Looks tame now







more pics http://www.plekkie.net/anton/ahura/mazda6mps.htm

280hp and 260+ lb/ft tq
no price confirmed

 

I like it...

 

Very nice.

 

kinda GTO-ish from those angles. I like it though. If it really does come out with the prototype specs (AWD, 280hp, etc.) I'll sure give it a look. I love my Mazdaspeed like it was my child. The only thing is the Mazda6 is a pretty big car.....I really like small cars and that thing is nearly Altima size. EVO's and STI's are about as big a car as I could ever drive I think.

 

cool, looks like it is all true....here's the official press release today from Mazda:


***edit...here's the actual link to the Mazda site with lots more details and specs:

http://www.media.mazda.com/news_rele...4/0924a_e.html

 

I like this part just about the best:

"A six-speed manual transmission will be the only gearbox available in all markets."

 

1) New MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO Engine
The direct-injection turbocharged 2.3-liter engine was newly developed to realize the unrivaled performance of high output, ample low-end to mid-range torque with linear torque characteristics for a sophisticated ride, as well as the greater environmental-friendliness of improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.

Introducing a direct injection system to the turbo engine infuses the already powerful acceleration that is characteristic of turbo performance with ample torque in the low and mid range to deliver excellent response, while also realizing lower exhaust emissions. All told, this next-generation power unit brings a new dimension to Zoom-Zoom performance that Mazda simply could not produce with a large displacement naturally aspirated engine.

- Max. output 191 kW (260PS) @ 5,500 rpm (EU spec)
- Max. torque 380 N·m (38.7kg·m) @ 3,000 rpm (EU spec)
- Acceleration from 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds (Under Mazda test conditions)
- Acceleration from 80-120 km/h: 5.3 seconds (Under Mazda test conditions)
- Top speed of 240km/h
- Meets with Euro Stage IV emissions regulations

I hope the USA version gets a slight bump in power.
This car priced at around $27000 will be perfect, it can't be evo or sti priced

 

startin to look like a pretty nice car... if they made it AWD fixed the handling and added a better engine Evo might have another competitor

 

naw the 6 is too big... competition for the A6's S6's. and other midsized performance cars.

 

yep...this will be duelling with the new Subaru Legacy and the Altima I imagine.

 

the mazda speed 3 will be WRX competition from what i hear, AWD with 240hp

more pics (larger)

 

I'll take it

 

^^^ same here, cant beat a turbo awd vehicle, with looks that crush the competetion.

 

grille and wheels look bad, but the rest of the exterior looks good, and interior looks great. numbers dont look too bad especially with the awd, but id still take an sti over the speed6 or a wrx over the speed3.

 

QUESTION ?? Is it true that the RX7 will go in to production again with a Tri-rotor turbo motor?



I love the new mazda 6 ! not bad, this brand is upcomming. Especially after the introduction of their Mazda Speed program !