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(thumb) Exactly! I love that colorMz3Hatch said:
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Geneva: Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 refresh press release and pics
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Takumi said:
If memory serves me well that's about the Miami Vice cops driving a white Testarossa when going undercover. Yeah, right.....
It's is not going to make be "not buy it", but after looking at the pictures here I really am not a fan of those wheels at all... The MSP wheels were SOOOO gorgeous (that's why I bought them for my car) - it is dissapointing to me to see those multi-spoke ones. They are better than the MS6, no question, but not as nice as the MSP's!!
Also, what is the deal with 18 x 7"?!??!! The picture with the MS3 "69'd" beside the MS6 showes how much they are tucked in on the rear. Why didn't they put some bigger wheels on there and for christ sakes give it up with the stupid tire sizes!!!!
Sorry, but those are really my only two gripes with the car, so I had to vent!!! Thanks for listening (cheers)
Also, what is the deal with 18 x 7"?!??!! The picture with the MS3 "69'd" beside the MS6 showes how much they are tucked in on the rear. Why didn't they put some bigger wheels on there and for christ sakes give it up with the stupid tire sizes!!!!
Sorry, but those are really my only two gripes with the car, so I had to vent!!! Thanks for listening (cheers)
goldwing2000
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Actually, I find the MSP wheels trite and boring.
I'm glad Mazda finally got the balls to get away from damn five-spokes.
Everybody and their brother has damn five-spokes. Blech. (pukey)
I'm glad Mazda finally got the balls to get away from damn five-spokes.
Everybody and their brother has damn five-spokes. Blech. (pukey)
goldwing2000 said:
Yeah, I can understand the boring/everyone has five-spoke thing - totally true. I find the multi spoke super boring. I would have said Mazda had grown some balls if they had put on some BBS RC's or something similar (my point is just a GOOD looking multi-spoke design) in 8" width. Those particular wheels (and the MS6 even more so) look like an Oldsmobile design!! I really hope I like them better in person! If I do get this car I won't have the money to buy aftermarket wheels for quite some time!!!
I am happy with the photos and the details of this re-fresh. I hope the non-Mazdaspeed S-version will also get the 6 speed and it will have ratios geared more towards lower revs at highway speeds than closer ratios. The remark that significant road noise reductions have been undertaken is a double plus good thing. I hate how noisy mar car is and Mazda3's are. It will convince me to finally replace my 2000 ES.
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Me likey.
I jush wish it had some sort of flared side skirts ... that would be hot.
</she has pointy knees>
I jush wish it had some sort of flared side skirts ... that would be hot.
</she has pointy knees>
RSportscars.com has the turbo 3 putting down 274hp.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/mazdaspeed3.asp
Specifications
Engine
Type: Inline-4, Turbocharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 138 (2261)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 274(204) / 5500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 280(380) / 3000
Redline at RPM: 6700
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R: n.a.
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length Width Height in: n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Base Price: 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 - n.a. (last update: 2/14/2006)
Photo Gallery 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Mazdaspeed3 to be Exhibited at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazdaspeed3 at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006.
The flagship of the Mazda 3 range, the all-new Mazdaspeed3 will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazdaspeed3 is the fourth model to carry the Mazdaspeed brand, following the Mazdaspeed6 and Mazdaspeed MX-5. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazdaspeed3 is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.
The cars styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazdaspeed3 reflects Mazdas intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/mazdaspeed3.asp
Specifications
Engine
Type: Inline-4, Turbocharged
Displacement cu in (cc): 138 (2261)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 274(204) / 5500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 280(380) / 3000
Redline at RPM: 6700
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/disc
Tires F-R: n.a.
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length Width Height in: n.a.
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.
Base Price: 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 - n.a. (last update: 2/14/2006)
Photo Gallery 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Mazdaspeed3 to be Exhibited at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new high-performance Mazdaspeed3 at the 76th annual Geneva International Motor Show to be held from Tuesday, February 28 through Sunday, March 12, 2006.
The flagship of the Mazda 3 range, the all-new Mazdaspeed3 will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazdaspeed3 is the fourth model to carry the Mazdaspeed brand, following the Mazdaspeed6 and Mazdaspeed MX-5. The car will be called Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan and, in other key regions including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, Mazda3 MPS.
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazdaspeed3 is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.
The cars styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazdaspeed3 reflects Mazdas intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.
In Europe, Mazdaspeed models are sold under the Mazda Performance Series nameplate, which is why this hot-rodded Mazda 3 shown in Geneva wears an MPS badge. What you need to know is that its coming to America, powered by the same 2.3-liter, turbocharged engine as found in the Mazdaspeed 6, detuned to produce 250 horsepower in the Mazdaspeed 3 because the new model will be front- rather than all-wheel drive.
Looks like the Eurpean MPS is not detuned and has the entire 274 hp. The american modle with have 250. I'm sure there will be some bolt on to get it up to euro specs.
Looks like the Eurpean MPS is not detuned and has the entire 274 hp. The american modle with have 250. I'm sure there will be some bolt on to get it up to euro specs.
2007 Mazdaspeed 3
What is it?
2007 Mazdaspeed 3
What's special about it?
Few cars have more tuning potential than the well-sorted Mazda 3, which many consider the most desirable economy car in the U.S. market. Mazda made us wait a good long time for the high-performance Mazdaspeed 3 version, but the payoff is that it has a lot more power than we expected.
That's because Mazda engineers found a way to stuff the Mazdaspeed 6's turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four under the hood of this five-door hatchback. We had doubted the operation would be possible, given that it was already a squeeze to get this intercooled turbo four into the midsize 6, which had to be fitted with a domed hood.
"We changed the 3's dash to accommodate the new engine," Program Manager Tatsuo Maeda explained. "There's a slight indentation in the new dash panel to accommodate it. Also, the hood is raised 20mm."
As on the Mazdaspeed 6, the Mazdaspeed 3's turbo 2.3-liter uses direct injection and has a 9.5:1 compression ratio. However, Mazda is giving an "over 250" horsepower estimate for this 3 compared to 274 on the 6, due to different exhaust routing and emissions equipment. Torque should hold steady around 280 at 3,000 rpm.
In order to save weight and keep the car affordable, Mazda decided not to feed all this power through an all-wheel-drive system. So the six-speed manual gearbox sends the juice to the front wheels, just like on a normal 3. Mazda has released a 6.1-second 0-to-60-mph estimate, though Mazda reps told us the car would do it in "under 6." Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
A standard limited-slip differential should tighten the Mazdaspeed 3's line when exiting turns, and Mazda says torque steer won't be a problem, thanks to precise control over power delivery through the first four gears.
Of course, there are plenty of chassis upgrades to get excited about as well. Engineers widened the front track eight-tenths of an inch to accommodate the Mazdaspeed 3's slightly wider 215/45R18 tires. All Mazda 3s get mild suspension revisions for 2007 to improve rigidity, but the Mazdaspeed hatch also benefits from higher spring and damper rates as well as larger-diameter stabilizer bars. The result is 60-percent less body roll, says Mazda.
Braking hardware is upgraded as well. The 12.6-inch front rotors are almost an inch larger than the ones on the regular 3. The rear discs are about the same size, but are now ventilated rather than solid. For safety's sake, ABS, emergency brake assist and stability control are standard.
A revised front grille that doubles as an air intake for the intercooler immediately distinguishes the Mazdaspeed hatch from other 3s, and in back, the tailpipe is 3.7 inches across. Red stitching accents the black cockpit, and more aggressive sport seats promise to hold you snug through the corners.
Mazda says the Mazdaspeed 3 will hit the market in the fall of 2006. Company officials offered no details on pricing, but we expect it to come in under $25,000.
What is it?
2007 Mazdaspeed 3
What's special about it?
Few cars have more tuning potential than the well-sorted Mazda 3, which many consider the most desirable economy car in the U.S. market. Mazda made us wait a good long time for the high-performance Mazdaspeed 3 version, but the payoff is that it has a lot more power than we expected.
That's because Mazda engineers found a way to stuff the Mazdaspeed 6's turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four under the hood of this five-door hatchback. We had doubted the operation would be possible, given that it was already a squeeze to get this intercooled turbo four into the midsize 6, which had to be fitted with a domed hood.
"We changed the 3's dash to accommodate the new engine," Program Manager Tatsuo Maeda explained. "There's a slight indentation in the new dash panel to accommodate it. Also, the hood is raised 20mm."
As on the Mazdaspeed 6, the Mazdaspeed 3's turbo 2.3-liter uses direct injection and has a 9.5:1 compression ratio. However, Mazda is giving an "over 250" horsepower estimate for this 3 compared to 274 on the 6, due to different exhaust routing and emissions equipment. Torque should hold steady around 280 at 3,000 rpm.
In order to save weight and keep the car affordable, Mazda decided not to feed all this power through an all-wheel-drive system. So the six-speed manual gearbox sends the juice to the front wheels, just like on a normal 3. Mazda has released a 6.1-second 0-to-60-mph estimate, though Mazda reps told us the car would do it in "under 6." Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
A standard limited-slip differential should tighten the Mazdaspeed 3's line when exiting turns, and Mazda says torque steer won't be a problem, thanks to precise control over power delivery through the first four gears.
Of course, there are plenty of chassis upgrades to get excited about as well. Engineers widened the front track eight-tenths of an inch to accommodate the Mazdaspeed 3's slightly wider 215/45R18 tires. All Mazda 3s get mild suspension revisions for 2007 to improve rigidity, but the Mazdaspeed hatch also benefits from higher spring and damper rates as well as larger-diameter stabilizer bars. The result is 60-percent less body roll, says Mazda.
Braking hardware is upgraded as well. The 12.6-inch front rotors are almost an inch larger than the ones on the regular 3. The rear discs are about the same size, but are now ventilated rather than solid. For safety's sake, ABS, emergency brake assist and stability control are standard.
A revised front grille that doubles as an air intake for the intercooler immediately distinguishes the Mazdaspeed hatch from other 3s, and in back, the tailpipe is 3.7 inches across. Red stitching accents the black cockpit, and more aggressive sport seats promise to hold you snug through the corners.
Mazda says the Mazdaspeed 3 will hit the market in the fall of 2006. Company officials offered no details on pricing, but we expect it to come in under $25,000.
