The original Miata, which comes to be known as the NA generation, is officially released ... Only three colors are offered initially: blue, red, and white; later, Mazda adds a Silver Stone metallic.

By modern standards, figures like 116 hp and 100 lb-ft are easy to dismiss. However, the NA Miata only weighs around 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg), meaning it’s probably the closest anyone could get to ...