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!!??! :dunno: Here are some pics>>>

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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.

Girlie

this car has been out for a little while now...

oh has it? i just saw it?

Yeah, numbers are there, but also is the weight!

what does it weigh? Most 6's are pretty heavy.

Girlie

No performance competition. Nice car, but it only runs 14s with a 6.6 sec 0-60.

welcome to last month...

How much does it weigh?

3400 to 3500 lbs.

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.

yeah the 0-60mph is OUCH, :( i dont know. i just thought it'd be pretty close competition.

competitor on paper only. On the street its not even close.

Mazda's PR dept. are quick to dissuade any comparisons between the MS6 and Evo or STi.

NO competition. end of story!