On Aug 20, 5:59*pm, Lanny Chambers > wrote:
> In article
> >,
> *"Tim M." > wrote:
>
> > I was not aware that the Miata was capable of speeds above 120mph.
>
> Stock, my '94 could reach an indicated 128 mph. I'm guessing the true
> speed was circa 122. Until I got Konis, though, it was less than stable
> over 110.
>
> FWIW, 110 mph comes up fairly quickly. Then you shift into 5th, and
> further progress is glacial. Nonexistent, if headed even slightly uphill.
>
> But there are plenty of modified Miatas that are rpm limited, with a top
> speed that depends on their gearing and whether the rev limiter was
> "adjusted."
>
> --
> Lanny Chambers
> St. Louis, MO
> '94C

My understanding is that gear & rev. limiter permitting, the top end
of the 2.0L NC is between 130 and 133mph (210-215km/h). At least this
is what I've read, I haven't had occasion or interest to try myself.