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2016 – MX-5 – Suspension

Affixing-type balance weights have been adopted for the outer balance weight of the aluminum wheels.
An in-wheel-type double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link suspension composed of five links have been adopted.
The front suspension realizes both superior rigidity and weight reduction by using aluminum for the under cover and by having it function as a transverse member.
By using a truss construction for the rear crossmember, superior rigidity and weight reduction has been achieved.

Item					Specification
Front suspension	Type				Double-wishbone type
	Spring type				Coil spring
	Shock absorber type				Monotube type: High-pressure gas charged, cylindrical, double-acting
	Stabilizer	Type			Torsion bar
		Diameter		(mm )	22.7 {0.894}
	Maximum steering angle [Tolerance ±3°]			Inner	37°42′
				Outer	30°06′
	Wheel alignment (Unloaded*)	Total toe-in	Tire [Tolerance ±4 {0.2}]	(mm )	1.6 {0.063}
			Rim inner [Tolerance ±2.8 {0.11}]		1.1 {0.043}
			(Degree)		0°09′±0°10′
		Caster angle (Reference) [Tolerance ±1°]			7°51′
		Camber angle (Reference) [Tolerance ±1°]			-0°07′
	Steering axis inclination (Reference)				13°53′
Rear suspension	Type				Multi-link type
	Spring type				Coil spring
	Shock absorber type				Monotube type: High-pressure gas charged, cylindrical, double-acting
	Stabilizer	Type			Torsion bar
		Diameter		(mm )	11.0 {0.433}
	Wheel alignment (Unloaded*)	Total toe-in	Tire [Tolerance ±4 {0.2}]	(mm )	3.0 {0.12}
			Rim inner [Tolerance ±2.8 {0.11}]		Vehicle equipped with 16 inch wheel: 2.0 {0.079} Vehicle equipped with 17 inch wheel: 2.1 {0.083}
			(degree)		0°17′±0°10′
		Camber angle (Reference) [Tolerance ±45′]			-0°57′
		Thrust angle [Tolerance ±0°48′]			0°00′

*: Unloaded: Fuel tank is full. Engine coolant and engine oil are at specified level. Spare tire, jack and tools are in designated position.

Standard tire