http://www.autoblog.com/2006/02/28/g...akes-its-move/

 

Link doesn't work.

EDIT: now it works, I think they were updating the page.

 

Good article. It'll be interesting to see how well this sells.

-hS

 

Official technical specs of the Mazda3 MPS (aka Mazdaspeed3):

Mazda3 MPS Technical Specifications

MZR DISI 2.3L Turbo
Engine Type Inline 4-cylinder,
DOHC turbo petrol
Displacement cm3 2261
Bore x stroke mm 87.5 x 94.0
Valves 4 per cylinder
Max. power* -kW more than 184 at 5500 rpm
-PS more than 250 at 5500 rpm
Max. torque* -Nm 380 at 3000 rpm
Fuel type Unleaded 98RON
Emission control system 3-way catalytic converter
Emissions ranking Euro Stage IV
Transmission 6-speed manual
Powertrain Front engine, front-wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 3.538
2nd 2.238
3rd 1.535
4th 1.171
5th 1.085
6th 0.853
Final drive ratio (1st - 4th) 3.941
Final drive ratio (5th – 6th) 3.350
Reverse 3.831
Performance
Top Speed** km/h 250
Acceleration***
0-100 km/h (sec) 6.1
50-100 km/h in 3rd gear (sec) 4.2
80-120 km/h in 5th gear (sec) 5.4
Fuel consumption*
Combined l/100 km 9.7


* Mazda targets subject to change upon homologation
** Electronically limited
*** Under Mazda test conditions

MZR DISI 2.3L Turbo
Suspension and Wheels
Front suspension MacPherson independent struts
Rear suspension Independent multi-link
Wheel size 18x7J
Tyre size 215/45R18 93Y
Brakes
Type front Ventilated discs
Type rear Solid discs
Diameter front (mm) 320
Diameter rear (mm) 280



Mazda3 MPS Dimensions

Mazda3 MPS
Body Type Monocoque
Seating capacity 5
Seat type 2 individual front
3 bench type rear
External Dimensions
Overall length w/license
plate holder (mm) 4435
Overall width (mm) 1765
Overall height (mm) 1465
Wheelbase (mm) 2640
Front tread (mm) 1530
Rear tread (mm) 1515

 

btw, those power ratings translate into 247hp and 280 ft/lb of torque

 

I don't understand the decision to make a 280 ft/lb FWD car.

Zoom Zoom to the left!!

 

sounds like mazda's version of the srt-4

 

it'll come with a LSD, so torque steer *should* be under control...

 

the article says 246 hp and 184 ft/lbs

 

Judging from the MS6 that shouldn't be true.

 

the article says it. article also says its detuned version of same engine is MS6.
not sure where they got the info, but just passing it along.

 

Right, strange that they would detune quite that much as far as TQ is concerned but whatever.... it's Mazda. It probably is only 160HP anyway

 

It has a Peice of **** button.

 

I think the next mazda minivan that comes out will have a factory turbo and shoots through the 1/4 mile in 13.9 seconds and slaloms at 70mph... (puts on flame suit) while the rx8 would still feel neglected.

 

The real Mazdaspeed 3 or MPS 3 at Geneva.

 

MPS 3 AKA Mazdaspeed 3.

 

its a mistake that is power in kw at 5500 as per the specs. the spec say 380 (newton meter) which = 280.273617 pounds force feet for T

 

As zoom44 pointed out, that is a mistake. If it wasn't, the engine would have to rev to just over 7000rpm at a minimum (probably closer to 7500-8000rpm, because it's unlikely that torque peak will be at 7000rpm for a turbocharged engine of this type) in order to make 246hp, which is something that we know isn't true for this engine.

 

Barely looks different than the usual 3. I was looking for something a little more aggressive. Oh well....

 

Very agressive under the hood =D.. 280 tq on a FWD, it'll sure be faster than civic SI(competitor), but dont know about its handling capabilities, but o well, everyone wants HP, and not care about handling anyways
________
Harmed By Nexium

 

It's mazdas contribution to a future trend
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/concept.html

 

So the next thing we'll probably see is a stock Civic that outruns the S2K?

 

The V6 Accord comes close enough to that already Two very different types of cars, though.

 

Anyone else think that 6.1 seconds 0-62 is WAY LOW?

If the Mazdaspeed3 weighs anything close to the 2750 lbs of the regular Mazda 3, then with all that HP and TQ I think it would be a lot closer to 5.5 seconds or lower.

Definitely in SRT-4 territory...

 

Uh the new JDM Mazda MPV DOES come with a turbo. IT has the same engine as the MS3 and CX-7.