2007 Mazdaspeed3 News: Pics and info

Vintalage · 02-15-2006, 10:32 AM

2.3L DISI Engine 240HP
18" Alloys
Bose Sound System
Mazdaspeed Seats
Front Wheel Drive
6 Speed Manual

Once mazda does a Press release, i'll post it.

2003SCT · 02-15-2006, 10:40 AM

I had heard that it was rated at 220 hp....with the 2.3....to help them distance between the 3 and the Mazdaspeed 6....Not certain but thats what I heard.

CHRIS

Slim · 02-15-2006, 10:40 AM

Damn... Why couldn't they make it in the sedan.

Mazda 3 Sedan > Mazda 3 Sport Waggony Thing.

Then again, I'm a little biased since we own a sedan.

Should scoot pretty good though....

RAZE · 02-15-2006, 11:06 AM

not bad

02-15-2006, 11:59 AM

That's the European Ford Focus, coming to America!

bigbenSC · 02-15-2006, 03:54 PM

Not bad, that car needed a performance boost. I agree that the sedan should be offered as well.

hotgt · 02-15-2006, 09:01 PM

I kinda like the hatch...I didn't like the hatch at first, it seemed kinda girlie...but it's growing on me

220hp outta that 2.3?? How much hp is the MZSP6 putting out?

caraudiodave · 02-15-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotgt

I kinda like the hatch...I didn't like the hatch at first, it seemed kinda girlie...but it's growing on me

220hp outta that 2.3?? How much hp is the MZSP6 putting out?

274hp! this 3 isnt too bad and should rule that market until everyone else starts to hop up their hp.
too bad ford makes all of their nice cars in names OTHER than their own. kinda funny, huh?

teambeechstreet · 02-16-2006, 12:53 AM

nice. id like to see what the price will be on one.

Mike Jung · 02-16-2006, 04:28 AM

I'm curious...

Does anyone know if they also use in the MazdaSpeed (Turbo engines) 5W-20 hydro-cracked dino motor oil ?

caraudiodave · 02-16-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

I'm curious...

Does anyone know if they also use in the MazdaSpeed (Turbo engines) 5W-20 hydro-cracked dino motor oil ?

huh? i dont think the motors hae turbos, but i could be wrong. (too lazy to look it up) im probably dense and missing a rip on mazda, but uh-well. the truth is, the mazdaspeed6 is fast as hell for its class, if only that engine were available in the fusion id consider buying it.

bigbenSC · 02-16-2006, 05:08 PM

^ It's a turbo.

Mike Jung · 02-16-2006, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Jung

I'm curious...

Does anyone know if they also use in the MazdaSpeed (Turbo engines) 5W-20 hydro-cracked dino motor oil ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by caraudiodave

huh? i dont think the motors hae turbos, but i could be wrong. (too lazy to look it up) im probably dense and missing a rip on mazda, but uh-well. the truth is, the mazdaspeed6 is fast as hell for its class, if only that engine were available in the fusion id consider buying it.

No I am not ripping on Mazda specifically; just on 5W-20 motor oil.

I actually like Mazdas.

It is just that we have in North America: Honda, Ford, & Mazda demanding we most use 5W-20 motor oil for CAFE reasons.
But everywhere else in the world, they wouldn't think of using 5W-20 motor oil.

But the auto makers found some exceptions on engines that cannot use 5W-20; even though they say it is so good for us.

No one in their right mind would use a 5W-20 motor oil in a Turbo engine.
& IIRC neither does Mazda want you to use a 5W-20 motor oil in MazdaSpeed Turbo'd engine

Vintalage · 02-20-2006, 08:27 PM

bigbenSC · 02-21-2006, 03:21 PM

Bwahahahahaha the car has a POS switch, who came up with that acronym?

Braves299 · 02-21-2006, 06:10 PM

Am I seeing things, or does that gas pedal actually go into the floor, rather than hang?

Braves299 · 02-21-2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbengt67

Bwahahahahaha the car has a POS switch, who came up with that acronym?

LOL that's the button that takes away 100 hp on command. Much like the reverse of the BMW "M" button.

hotgt · 02-22-2006, 12:44 AM

POS switch...haha

I like it though...minus the new wheels, I like the old version better

GregFarz78 · 02-22-2006, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braves299

Am I seeing things, or does that gas pedal actually go into the floor, rather than hang?

My girl's mini cooper is like that must be a new thing I dunno

good specs on the car and if they can keep it around 25k it shoudl sell...but hatchbatch FTL

I'd buy a station wagon if I needed one

02-22-2006, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregFarz78

My girl's mini cooper is like that must be a new thing I dunno

It's the whole drive by wire, no need for a mechanical connection to the throttle.

It does make for a totally different feel to the pedals.

02-15-2006, 10:32 AM	#1
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02-15-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
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02-15-2006, 09:01 PM	#7
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	I kinda like the hatch...I didn't like the hatch at first, it seemed kinda girlie...but it's growing on me 220hp outta that 2.3?? How much hp is the MZSP6 putting out? __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

02-15-2006, 11:59 AM	#5
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02-15-2006, 03:54 PM	#6
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Not bad, that car needed a performance boost. I agree that the sedan should be offered as well.

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bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	^ It's a turbo.

02-20-2006, 08:27 PM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	__________________ 2002 Grand Am GT1 Sedan - Black 7000K HID PICS [SOLD to Jscarano]

02-21-2006, 03:21 PM	#15
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	Bwahahahahaha the car has a POS switch, who came up with that acronym?

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Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	Am I seeing things, or does that gas pedal actually go into the floor, rather than hang? __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

02-22-2006, 12:44 AM	#18
hotgt Someone loan me $15! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 840 Vehicle: 2006 Silver G6	POS switch...haha I like it though...minus the new wheels, I like the old version better __________________ JeFF *Don't argue with stupid people...they will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience...* My NEW car: 2006 Silver Pontiac G6!!!

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