Official US-spec Mazdaspeed6 Press Release

[crossbow]

MSP
2843 lbs
FWD with LSD
170/160
Wheels 17x7
Tires 215/45/17

MPS
3589
AWD with FWD bias, Rear LSD, open front differential.
274/280
Wheels 18x7
Tires 215/45/18

Notice something? 746 lbs heavier, and 100 more hp, and 120 more ft/lbs...but the exact same amount of rubber? Power is only a tiny part of the equation.

 

[jaman]

MSP
2843 lbs
FWD with LSD
170/160
Wheels 17x7
Tires 215/45/17

MPS
3589
AWD with FWD bias, Rear LSD, open front differential.
274/280
Wheels 18x7
Tires 215/45/18

Notice something? 746 lbs heavier, and 100 more hp, and 120 more ft/lbs...but the exact same amount of rubber? Power is only a tiny part of the equation.

Okay, so it needs better wheels and tires. That is like the first thing people will change anyways, so no biggie. Next...

 

[Da 6]

rear suspention was pushed out to make rear axle line up..so now we have to Question if 8 inch anything will fit even on rolled fenders. 6 is hardest car next to a metro to find decent multiple rims that fit w/o issues later down the road... Guess you could stagger the offset if you choose but rear wheels now have power to them...eventualy (naughty)