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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Evo Competition..and you'll never believe from who..

so. i was flippin through a car magazine, and a MAZDA advertisement of ALL things jumped at me, cause i read...these following specs of their new MAZDASPEED 6

Price:27,995
Horsepower: 274hp // 280 lb-ft of torque
Engine: Turbocharged/Intercooled all-alluminum 2.3 liter 4 cylinder engine
Turbocharger:15.5 psi max. boost
Suspension: AWD
Wheels/Tires: 18"alloy wheels
Headlamps: HID
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with 12" rotors ABS

Other AMAZING features:

Navigation system with retractable 7" screen
Bose audio system with in-dash 6 CD
Electroluminescent gauges
Alloy Pedals
keyless entry & START system
Dual exhaust
Rear Limited slip differential


The evo is my dream car, but DAMNNNNNNNN who knew a mazda would step it's game up THIS HIGH - the evo doesn't even have 18" wheels stock, or 7"screen option or a start system. This is crazy!?? I mean the looks AWFUL to say the LEAST, (exterior at least) , the interior looking amazing, but dang. what do you think!!??! Here are some pics>>>








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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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hopefully they put a little stronger internals as compared to the mazdaspeed protege. Everyone I have talked to said the protege was pretty much maxed out from the factory, which wasn't all that impressive IMO.

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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this car has been out for a little while now...
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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oh has it? i just saw it?
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Yeah, numbers are there, but also is the weight!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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what does it weigh? Most 6's are pretty heavy.

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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No performance competition. Nice car, but it only runs 14s with a 6.6 sec 0-60.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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welcome to last month...
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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How much does it weigh?
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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3400 to 3500 lbs.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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http://www.modernracer.com/mazdaspeed6.html

Base price : $30,000 (estimated) Get a free price quote

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged DOHC, front engine AWD
Displacement : 2,300 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 18 mpg(estimated)
highway - 26 mpg(estimated)

Suspension : F - Independent double wishbone
R - Independent multilink
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Vented discs

Horsepower : 274 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque : 280 lb-ft @ 3000rpm
Redline : unknown

Top speed : 150 mph
0-60 mph : 6.2 sec.
0-¼ mile : 14.7 sec @ 96.5 mph(estimated)
60-0 braking distance : 121 ft(estimated)
200 ft skidpad : 0.90 g(estimated)

Curb Weight : 3500 lbs(estimated)
Overall length : 186.6 in.
Wheelbase : 105.3 in.
Overall Width : 70.0 in.
Height : 56.9 in.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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yeah the 0-60mph is OUCH, i dont know. i just thought it'd be pretty close competition.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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competitor on paper only. On the street its not even close.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Mazda's PR dept. are quick to dissuade any comparisons between the MS6 and Evo or STi.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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NO competition. end of story!
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