MS3@ Geneva 06.

[mikeyb]

nice pics mike

I really hope they get rid of that black strip across the front grill. it's too big. I'd actually go as far as painting it the 1st day I got it just to get rid of it. hopefully that is a Euro thing for their large plates.

That looks perament(sp)

 

[Rogue]

did the MSP have that much wheel gap?

First thing i'm going to do is swap those for some 17s. Tires are too expensive for 18" rims.

 

[CitizenPro]

^ Haha......yea the MSP did.

 

[Rogue]

For those in the US and don't 100% comprehend the metric units

tentative specs for mz3 MPS L3-VDT engine:
power: ~184kW (250ps) @ 5500rpm (EEC net)
power: ~247hp @ 5500rpm
torque: 380Nm @ 3000rpm (EEC net)
torque: 280 ft/lb @ 3000rpm
fuel requirement: 98RON (93[R+M]/2)
fuel requirement: premium unleaded
fuel consumption: 9.7l/100km (ECE)
fuel consuption: ~24mpg
emissions compliancy: EuroIV
0-100km/h: 6.1s
0-62mph: 6.1s
50-100km/h (in 3rd gear): 4.2s
31-62mph (in 3rd gear): 4.2s
80-120km/h (in 5th gear): 5.4s
50-75mph (in 5th gear) 5.4s
spring rates:
(front): 33N/mm
(front): 188lb/in
(rear): 30N/mm
(rear): 171lb/in
stabilizer sizes:
(front): 26mm
(front): 1.02 in.
(rear): 25mm
(reaf): .98 in.

chassis rigidity has been upgraded, and suspension has been upgraded to have 60% increase in body roll stiffness.... flared front fenders are used (20mm wider than non-MPS models)... speedometer range has been increased to 174mph (versus 143mph on non-MPS models) but vehicle speed is ECU limited to 155mph... front disc brake size has been increased to 12.6 in. (11.8 in. for non-MPS "sport" model, 10.9 in. for others)

 

[TheMAN]

And why are we not getting this feature? That sounds pretty cool

because it's not required by law, and on certain vehicles that do have them here, they get misused because people mash all the "fog light" buttons on to get "more" light

 

[Rogue]

yeah, it's really annoying on Jaguars because they have it on both sides. So it looks like they have their brakes on allll the time.

 

[altspace]

With that new front end it looks like the car is smiling.

 

[Newf]

With that new front end it looks like the car is smiling.

I'd be smiling too if I had 246 HP/ 280 torque

 

[dmitrik4]

First thing i'm going to do is swap those for some 17s. Tires are too expensive for 18" rims.

w3rd. 17x8!!

 

[Newf]

I think I still like the Mazdaspeed accessory package better.

 

[Rogue]

http://www.media.mazda.com/product_info/index2_e.html?menu_motor_e=motorshow_e

Official Press release

 

[dmitrik4]

the accessory package is pretty nice, but i'm not a huge fan of the bumper cover. the wheels are sharp...some 17x8 CP-035s would look nice on a black MS3.

 

[Newf]

yeah the front bumper is if'y to me as well. But the ground effect addons "might" work with the speed as well. At least the side ones should.

 

[altspace]

 

[Newf]

nice find

 

[Rogue]

i want to see US-spec interior. anyone think we might get jipped on the seats?

 

[Antoine]

Sweet find altspace...Added to the original post!

 

[Antoine]

Okay...I'm trying to keep all these MS3 related threads organized! Visit one of our main MS3 discussion threads mentioned below to post your thoughts...

* These pics will be added to our main threads as well

Official MAZDASPEED3 Specs: 247hp/280tq!!!

MAZDASPEED3 pics on MazdaUSA.com!!!

Geneva: Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 refresh press release and pics

Thanks to RODSCALIP5 & altspace for the pics! (2thumbs)