MAZDASPEED 6... It's Coming (old)
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mazdaowner123
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Metal MP5 said:
Good point, I'm talking from a pure racing/handling standpoint. AWD does offer good functionality, though.
~brian
I can't imagine how $$$ a Mazdaspeed 6 will be.
What's so unbelievable about a 280hp from a 4cyl? The Mazda3/6 engine was built with boost in mind was it not? Remember all their tech's saying it had "amazing untapped potential?"? And since thy've alredy done it with the mps....
Should be interesting, and if I had the money, I'd sign up for it today.
What's so unbelievable about a 280hp from a 4cyl? The Mazda3/6 engine was built with boost in mind was it not? Remember all their tech's saying it had "amazing untapped potential?"? And since thy've alredy done it with the mps....
Should be interesting, and if I had the money, I'd sign up for it today.
last tiem i checked the evo was puttin out 271hp and it wa sonly at 2.0L...that euro sepc mps6 car has 2.2L......the question will have to be if mazda wants to outshine the rx8 like that...the evo and sti are makin good sales form what i heard...mazda may wanna jump in on the market too 
in either case.....it would be a nice car
in either case.....it would be a nice car CharlieDigital
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U know what sux about this whole deal is that a MPS6 putting out 260+ HP would sell much better than any RX8 ever will. Why? Simple: utility. Yeah, I want to be able to have 4 real doors, a nice sized trunk, and good fuel economy and some powah.AutoBox said:last tiem i checked the evo was puttin out 271hp and it wa sonly at 2.0L...that euro sepc mps6 car has 2.2L......the question will have to be if mazda wants to outshine the rx8 like that...the evo and sti are makin good sales form what i heard...mazda may wanna jump in on the market too
For this simple fact, they should bring over the MPS6; no matter what, no matter how powerful they make the RX8, the RX8 will never be a high volume vehicle...
Mazdastuff is preparing for the mazdaspeed versions of the 6 and RX-8.
http://www.mazdastuff.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=227
http://www.mazdastuff.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=227
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If it was like the Prez of MazdaUSA, I might believe it, but you should know that sales reps are almost always unreliable.
Mazdastuff might have an MS8 section, but the MS8 isn't coming because it's just an aero kit & suspension. All of that stuff is already available, so I don't think that really means anything.
Mazdastuff might have an MS8 section, but the MS8 isn't coming because it's just an aero kit & suspension. All of that stuff is already available, so I don't think that really means anything.
Hi, I'm new. Here's some facts.
1. The Mazdaspeed 6 does exist, but only overseas. (hell, it was in C&D last month)
2. It does make 280hp... which just happens to be the legal limit in japan.
3. That kind of hp IS realistic from a 2.3L that normally produces 160hp. Japan is full of high output turbo 4 bangers; where the emission laws and crash regulations are lower. Cars like the Subaru Legacy B4 (also 280hp), Nissan Skyline, and of course--the recently introduced here--Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi EVO.
4. The car IS awd. It is NOT built on the X-type platform. Where the hell did that come from? The X-type is based on the outgoing Ford Mondeo platform. There is no relation between the 2. In fact, Ford plans to release it's own car based on the 6 platform that will sell both here and abroad (maybe the next mondeo and X-type).
5. Most likely if a version of this car comes here it would not *bump* the RX-8. The RX-8 is a sports car. The 6 is a sedan. While Subie and Mitzu have tried to blur the 2, there is still a difference.
6. Not like the RX-8 is a big seller anyway...
Also, if a mazdaspeed 6 DOES come here it will most likely not be a 4. more likely a hotted-up version of the Duratech based V6 currently powering the highend 6's. It would likely retain the awd. BTW, years ago ford had discussed ideas for bringing back my beloved SHO as a Turbo V6 AWD monster, but obviously decided against it. Oh well, but the MS6 looks to be the closest thing we'll get to a cheap, high-output, mid-size sedan that can out-class a beamer. damn.
1. The Mazdaspeed 6 does exist, but only overseas. (hell, it was in C&D last month)
2. It does make 280hp... which just happens to be the legal limit in japan.
3. That kind of hp IS realistic from a 2.3L that normally produces 160hp. Japan is full of high output turbo 4 bangers; where the emission laws and crash regulations are lower. Cars like the Subaru Legacy B4 (also 280hp), Nissan Skyline, and of course--the recently introduced here--Subaru WRX and Mitsubishi EVO.
4. The car IS awd. It is NOT built on the X-type platform. Where the hell did that come from? The X-type is based on the outgoing Ford Mondeo platform. There is no relation between the 2. In fact, Ford plans to release it's own car based on the 6 platform that will sell both here and abroad (maybe the next mondeo and X-type).
5. Most likely if a version of this car comes here it would not *bump* the RX-8. The RX-8 is a sports car. The 6 is a sedan. While Subie and Mitzu have tried to blur the 2, there is still a difference.
6. Not like the RX-8 is a big seller anyway...
Also, if a mazdaspeed 6 DOES come here it will most likely not be a 4. more likely a hotted-up version of the Duratech based V6 currently powering the highend 6's. It would likely retain the awd. BTW, years ago ford had discussed ideas for bringing back my beloved SHO as a Turbo V6 AWD monster, but obviously decided against it. Oh well, but the MS6 looks to be the closest thing we'll get to a cheap, high-output, mid-size sedan that can out-class a beamer. damn.
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TX Speed 6
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Just wanted to bump this from the dead because its so funny to me now that we can look back!
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Heh, he was right in the end. They are bringing it back, but it's flipping hideous.
Wagonbacker9
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correct me if I'm wrong, there wasn't a MS6 section when this was created. lol
nice lil trip down history lane though!
Matt'sSpeed6
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I have to second this comment - in print, the new SHO looks HORRIBLE. Automobile details it this month - only has a slushbox - albeit with slap shifting paddles... woohoo... I wish I could get excited.
However, I did have to chuckle - I saw the thread title and thought that it was referencing a 2nd Gen MS6. I did not notice the date at first. It is a good read though!!!
Matt
i also came in thinking it was about 2nd gen ms6, starting reading some of the posts then got confused lol.
