News: Mazda announces new 3 and MS3 details!

[xboxlivemonkey]

some one give me some info on 5 cylinder engines , how they look ?
thanks iv looked but almost no info thanks

 

[Teddy Roosevelt]

I think that car looks like crap and I hope it and the 5 cylinder stay in Europe. Why would they even want to use a 5 cylinder if they are trying to make the car lighter with better gas mileage.

Because ford is trying to cut costs by using an engine already developed and successful in its Volvo line. I'll agree, I think turboing the 2.5L 4 they are putting in the new 3s would be the better way to go, but def not the cheaper way to go for the company.

 

[Teddy Roosevelt]

some one give me some info on 5 cylinder engines , how they look ?
thanks iv looked but almost no info thanks

I already posted a link on the page before this but I will do it again:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T5_engine

its the volvo R-type s60 engine. They limit its power depending on the size of the car.

 

[Rotus]

some one give me some info on 5 cylinder engines , how they look ?
thanks iv looked but almost no info thanks

5 cylinder engines work just like any other internal combustion engine. They've been around for a while. It looks like a four cylinder inline with one (surprise) cylinder tacked on.

Audi had great success with their 5 cylinder engines. This one is from the RS2. Slightly modified by Porsche.

 

[m5rMS3]

Because ford is trying to cut costs by using an engine already developed and successful in its Volvo line. I'll agree, I think turboing the 2.5L 4 they are putting in the new 3s would be the better way to go, but def not the cheaper way to go for the company.

I guess I didn't realize they were doing away with the 2.3L in the regular 3s too. If they wanted to save money I don't know why they wouldn't just keep that engine and upgrade the NA engine to direct injection. Plenty of companies keep the same engine with minimal changes for long long runs. Everything that I have heard and experienced with the engine is positive. Wasn't the 2.3L developed by Mazda too. I would take a Mazda engine over a Volvo engine any day.

 

[kura808]

mazda better not make a stupid mistake wit their "game" plans...

 

[xboxlivemonkey]

mazda better not make a stupid mistake wit their "game" plans...

mazda is better off using there own engines with disi , iv always had a fun time with na mazda engines

 

[amp]

that front end looks like a tone downed furai..
something to note.. they also talked about bringin back the seven in 2010....

 

[Super Unique]

Not sure if this is a repeat, but here is the official word on a 2009 speed3 model...

MAZDA3 4-Door and 5-Door and MAZDASPEED3

The perfect sedan for an active lifestyle, the 2009 MAZDA3 delivers a total driving experience far greater than its price tag would have buyers believe. Offering European sophistication, high-performance and advanced technology, the MAZDA3 is a leader in the compact sedan segment and Mazda's best selling vehicle.

MAZDA3 5-Door is a sporty hatchback with design flair targeted to appeal to a youthful mindset. Fitted with a 2.3-liter, 156-horsepower MZR engine – the same as found in MAZDA3 4-Door s and MAZDA5 – MAZDA3 5-Door comes standard with a sport package that includes stylish front and rear bumpers, side-skirts, 17-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps and unique taillights.

Highlights carried over from 2008 mid-year models include:

* Standard ABS/SAB/SAC (i Touring Value model)
* 17-inch alloy wheels (standard on i Touring Value model)
* Fog lights (standard on i Touring Value model)
* Standard power driver seat (s Grand Touring 4- and 5-door models)
* Four new exterior colors – Metropolitan Gray, Stormy Blue, Copper Red and Golden Sand
* Aurora Blue, Shimmering Sand, Phantom Purple, Rally White, Phantom Blue and Cosmic Blue have been deleted

New or enhanced for 2009:

* MAZDA3 i Sport model receives standard SAC/SAB/ABS
* Remote trunk release function added to key fob of 4-Door models equipped with keyless entry (i Touring Value and all 4-Door models)
* Icy Blue exterior color has been deleted

 

[FrequentFlyer]

But wait, Speed mobiles only go for 2 years! This can't be true!

 

[saranya]

if they did decide to bump it up close to 300hp, I bet they are going to up the price by at least $5k or put it somewhere in the price range between the 2009 WRX and the STI

 

[BlueWagon]

Edmunds now has a tab for the 2009 MazdaSpeed3, so it must be true for sure. Invoice looks to be $300 higher than 2008.5.

 

[PeterC]

New rumor now up on Autoblog is saying the engine will be an upgraded MZR 2.5 turbo 4, not a 5 cylinder. There is nothing official on this 5 cylinder engine, so let's wait until we hear some more official news before we get too upset.

 

[VerusRuba]

let us all keep in mind the fact that Mazda is a competing company and would have to compete with the 2009+ other models of cars from different companies.. i.e wrx and such.. and from what I see .. either Mazda is gonna raise the bar .. or have a car with 250hp? lollzzllzlzlzz

 

[clos561]

or they can keep the same car and everyone else would have to raise the bar....in which case mazda would still win

 

[Stamperman]

Keep in mind that motor has been in Volvo's a long while, and while it's only listed as 250 HP, it makes gobs or torque, at even lower rpms than our cars do now.

As the motor has been around for a while, there is already an after market too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6YwIN2IQc&feature=related

350 to 500 HP is not uncommon with that motor.

 

[Jon MS3]

Nice work. I also don't believe any of it since it's not a release directly from Mazda. I love it how magazines and blogs post crap about future models and get somebody to Photoshop or draw them a picture and everybody on the intraweb thinks it's friggin gospel. Until there's an official release from Mazda, it's all rumors and speculation and nothing to get excited/disapointed over.

good work! with technology nowadays we can't even trust our own eyes

 

[Olestra]

good work! with technology nowadays we can't even trust our own eyes

Yes the thread topic is misleading, it's not from Mazda.

 

[jaydubz]

Lets all keep one thing in mind, the Mazdaspeed3 has been an absolute hit for Mazda. In the face of very real competition from VW, Chevy, now subaru and Mitsubishi, Mazda would be stupid to not produce a newer version of the speed3.

The only thing that I got from that article in Autoexpress was the confirmation of a bigger and better speed3 along with the subtle confirmation that the Focus RS will not be touching our shores. With the mazda taking advantage of the 2.5 5cylinder there would be conflicting interest with the focus rs which carries the same powerplant!

I dont know about you guys, but these are exciting times considering big auto manufactuers are actually listening more closely to the buyers. IE Subaru's new WRX

 

[KOSMOS]

My dealers says that the 2009 model will not have any changes.