Originally Posted by ED9man
170hp out of a 2 liter is pretty weak.
No variable valve mechanism?
Ok...Honda also happens to make a 160 hp 2.0 liter, I guess that's weak too? Not that long ago at all, 140 hp was considered pretty standard for a 2.0 liter 4 banger.
Not to mention the car weighs about 2500 lbs tops.
The Miata has a cam-phasing variable valve timing setup. No cam switching.