Presumably, he was referring to a metric ton there, which would mean the NE Miata would weigh less than 2,200 pounds while also staying under 157 inches. That would make the new car more than 130 ...

The next-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata will have a naturally aspirated engine and a stick-shift transmission. The goal of every new Miata design is to stay small and light, according to the company ...