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How do I know if my Miata has a limited-slip differential?
Confession time: I bought my Miata because it looks cool and it’s fast, but I don’t know a lot about performance or cars! I recently heard the term limited-slip differential, and I’m not sure what it means. Does my Miata have a limited-slip differential?
Jessie Devine · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many—but not all—
Miata
models have a limited-slip differential. This can vary by model, year, and trim level, so the best way to find out if you have it is to call your Miata dealer (or a Miata dealer if you bought the car used
) with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
and ask.The limited-slip differential works by transferring power between the wheels on uneven surfaces to reduce individual wheel spin. So if you have one wheel with a lot of traction and one wheel with a lot less, a limited-slip differential will transfer torque to the wheel with more traction.
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