The MX-5 defines what a perfect sports car should be: 2-seat convertible, rear wheel drive, free-revving DOHC four-cylinder, playful suspension, all for a friendly price. Its two manual transmissions (5 and 6 speeds) can be shifted by a flick of the wrist. To coddle its owner, the MX-5 is available with a 6-speed automatic and a rigid convertible roof is optional.. A modern classic inspired by English roadsters of yesterday, it has become a legend in its own right.