Mazda6 TT 276hp awd
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Mazda6 TT 276hp awd
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=07383418
I hope GM is serious about making an awd G6 (that performs!).
Mazda is prepping its own entry for the Subie-Mitsu rally wars—a 276-hp, 265-lb-ft Mazda 6 scheduled for a mid-2005 world debut. Spotted during hot-weather tests in the California desert, this sizzling prototype gets a twin-turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter four that is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and sends power via all-wheel drive to 18-inch tires.
Based on Mazda’s Mazda Performance Series concept shown in Paris in 2002, the production model should debut at this September’s Paris show, carrying either the MPS or MazdaSpeed moniker.
Based on Mazda’s Mazda Performance Series concept shown in Paris in 2002, the production model should debut at this September’s Paris show, carrying either the MPS or MazdaSpeed moniker.
I hope GM is serious about making an awd G6 (that performs!).
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Originally posted by morb|d
uh.... Mitsu gets 276hp (bogus closer to 300hp) from 2.0L so what's so unlikely about 276hp from 2.3L?
uh.... Mitsu gets 276hp (bogus closer to 300hp) from 2.0L so what's so unlikely about 276hp from 2.3L?
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Originally posted by Big Als Z
twin turbo? Maybe single turbo, but twin? 276hp is pretty high, I think they pulled that number out of a hat. I say 240 single turbo, AWD and it will be between the WRX and Evo RS.
twin turbo? Maybe single turbo, but twin? 276hp is pretty high, I think they pulled that number out of a hat. I say 240 single turbo, AWD and it will be between the WRX and Evo RS.
My question is, why use a turbo 4 when you could easily get that out of a V6...............and probably cheaper? Is this just for the ricer crowd?
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Originally posted by SNEAKY NEIL
That 276 hp number comes from an informal limit to advertised hp in Japan.
My question is, why use a turbo 4 when you could easily get that out of a V6...............and probably cheaper? Is this just for the ricer crowd?
That 276 hp number comes from an informal limit to advertised hp in Japan.
My question is, why use a turbo 4 when you could easily get that out of a V6...............and probably cheaper? Is this just for the ricer crowd?
and I forgot about that "276" limit.
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Originally posted by morb|d
about damn time. nice!
this probably means that the Linclons/Fords/Volvos based on this platform get the AWD benefites too.
about damn time. nice!
this probably means that the Linclons/Fords/Volvos based on this platform get the AWD benefites too.
Doubt Taurus replacement will get AWD, though. Any word on that?
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Originally posted by Big Als Z
not saying its not possible, but probable. At the same time, why cant Dodge get 350hp stock out of the SRT4 if the Evo makes 300 out of 2.0?
not saying its not possible, but probable. At the same time, why cant Dodge get 350hp stock out of the SRT4 if the Evo makes 300 out of 2.0?
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Originally posted by Big Als Z
twin turbo? Maybe single turbo, but twin? 276hp is pretty high, I think they pulled that number out of a hat. I say 240 single turbo, AWD and it will be between the WRX and Evo RS.
twin turbo? Maybe single turbo, but twin? 276hp is pretty high, I think they pulled that number out of a hat. I say 240 single turbo, AWD and it will be between the WRX and Evo RS.
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muckz - that was the supra and the RX7 i believe.
About the choice of an I4 over a V6, I'll cost is the factor. The cost of producing a high compression, rev happy v6 (assuming the 3.0 would be used) w/ some sote of variable value timing would not be cheaper vs turboing the high volume I4 that is sold world wide. And given the car is would be sold world wide, the I4 is the better choice given fuel economy (if you stay out of boost) and just pure production numbers.
About the choice of an I4 over a V6, I'll cost is the factor. The cost of producing a high compression, rev happy v6 (assuming the 3.0 would be used) w/ some sote of variable value timing would not be cheaper vs turboing the high volume I4 that is sold world wide. And given the car is would be sold world wide, the I4 is the better choice given fuel economy (if you stay out of boost) and just pure production numbers.
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Originally posted by Z28x
I guess we know what the SVT Futura/500 will be powered by
I guess we know what the SVT Futura/500 will be powered by