Mazda MX-6

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{{Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:Mazda MX6 1.jpg|300px]]
|Marque = [[Mazda]]
|aka = '''Miata'''
|Production = 1988-1997
|Class = Mid-size Sports
|Body Style = 2 dr Coupe
|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Width = '''Width - type here'''
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, FWD
|Engine = 2.5L V6 24 valve DOHC
|Power = 157.3 hp @ 5600 rpm<br>175.2 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ 4800 rpm
|Similar = [[Honda Prelude]]
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
}}
The '''Mazda MX-6''' was a front-wheel drive sporty coupe produced by [[Mazda]] between 1988 and 1997 to compete with the likes of the [[Chevrolet Beretta]], [[Toyota Celica]], [[Nissan 240SX]] and [[Honda Prelude]].

The MX-6 was mechanically identical to the [[Ford Probe]]. Both cars shared the [[Mazda GD platform]] (1988-1992) and GE platform (1993-1997). Along with the Ford Probe, the Mazda MX-6 was designed and built in America in a joint venture with [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], called [[Auto Alliance]].

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Mazda MX-6 Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
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===Styles and Major Options===
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!Year
!Model
!Engine
!Power
!Torque
!0–60 mph (97 km/h)
!.25 mi (0.4 km)
!Top speed
|-
|1988–1992||''DT'', ''LX'', ''LE''||2.2 L (2184 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#F2|F2]]'' [[Straight-4|I4]]||110 hp (82 kW)||130 ft·lbf (176 N·m)
|-
|1988–1992||''GT''||2.2 L (2184 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#F2|F2T]]'' [[turbocharger|turbo]] [[Straight-4|I4]]||145 hp (108 kW)||190 ft·lbf (258 N·m)
|-
|1993–1997||''RS''||2.0 L (1991 cc) ''[[Mazda F engine#FS|FS]]'' [[straight-4|I4]]||118 hp (88 kW)||127 ft·lbf (172 N·m)
|-
|1993–1997||''LS''||2.5 L (2497 cc) ''[[Mazda K engine#KL|KL-DE]]'' [[V6]]||164 hp (122 kW) at 5600 rpm||156 ft·lbf (212 N·m) at 4000 rpm||7.2||15.6 at 88 mph (142 km/h)||129 mph (208 km/h)
|}

===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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===Engine and Transmission===
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===Performance===
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===Reliability===
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The most common problem reported in MX-6s is the air intake tube where the bypass air control valve could occasionally be faulty.

===Safety===
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===Photos===

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===Colors===
* Red
* Burgundy
* White
* Dynamic Silver
* Dark Navy Blue
* Noble Green

===Main Competitors===
* [[Chevrolet Beretta]]
* [[Ford Probe]]
* [[Honda Prelude]]
* [[Hyundai Coupe]]
* [[Nissan 240SX]]
* [[Toyota Celica]]

==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Interior==
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==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
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===Second generation (1993-1997)===

The second-generation car came out in the United States in late 1992 as a 1993 model. It used Mazda's [[Mazda G platform#GE|GE platform]], which it shared with the 626 and the Ford Probe. In Canada, the car was known as the '''MX-6 Mystére'''. The MX-6 came with Mazda-designed engines and was available in two trims:
* The ''RS'' or base version came with a 2.0 L [[Mazda F engine#FS|FS]] inline 4 producing 118 hp (88 kW)
* The ''LS'' version came with a 2.5 L [[Mazda K engine#KL|KL]] [[V6]] producing 164 to 170 hp (122 to 127 kW), depending on the year.

In Japan, the 2.5 L V6 was the higher performance [[Mazda K engine#KL|KLZE]], while the 2.0 L was a I4 called the [[Mazda F engine#FS|FS]].
In Europe and America, the 2.5 L [[V6]] was a lower performance [[Mazda K engine#KF|KL03]].
In Australia and Japan, four wheel steering was an option.
In Australia, this E-spec mx6, (built in Japan for the Australian and European markets) was released to the Australian market in December 1991, as the GE10L1 model, which ran until August 1994, when the GE20L2 model was released, with different wheels and interior trim. This model lasted until the MX-6 finished in June 1997.

===First Generation/Origins (1988-1992)===

The first generation MX-6/Probe appeared in 1988 and lasted until 1992 in the [[United States]]. In some markets the model years were from 1987 to 1991. It was based on a series of futuristic concept cars of the early 1980s. It was a large coupe, based on the [[Mazda G platform#GD|Mazda GD]] [[automobile platform|platform]], and was powered by a 2.2 L [[SOHC]] [[straight-4|I4]] cylinder [[Mazda F engine#F2|Mazda F2]] engine. The base engine produced just 110 hp (82 kW), but a 145 hp (108 kW) [[turbocharged]] version was available.

This generation was available in several trim levels, which differ depending on the market the vehicle was sold in. In the [[United States]], the MX-6 was available in ''DX'', ''LX'', ''LE'', and ''GT'' trim levels:
* ''DX'' was the "bare bones" model, offering the base 110 hp/130 ft.lbf F2 2.2 L engine and few options, but most MX-6s sold in the U.S. were equipped with [[air conditioning]].
* ''LX'' added power windows, power locks, and power mirrors, as well as an optional electric [[moonroof]].
* ''LE'' was a rare "Leather Edition" model that the same as the LX and included leather seating surfaces and a leather wrapped shift knob on [[manual transmission]]-equipped vehicles.
* ''GT'' included all options from the LX, but also stepped up to the [[Mazda F engine#F2T|F2T]] 2.2L [[turbocharged]], [[intercooled]] engine, which put out 145 hp and 190 ft.lbf of torque delivering a significant performance boost. It also had 4 wheel [[disc brakes]] with [[Anti-lock braking system|ABS]] and 3 way adjustable [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]].

In 1989, Mazda offered a special [[four wheel steering]] (commonly abbrieviated ''4WS'') option on MX-6 GTs destined for the U.S. This system consisted of an electronically controlled rear steering rack that turned the rear wheels opposite to the fronts at low speeds to improve cornering, and turned the rear wheels with the fronts at high speeds to improve highway lane change manuvering.

European and Asian spec vehicles commonly received either the 1.8 L [[SOHC]] or 2.0 L [[SOHC]] [[Mazda F engine#FE|FE]] engine in ''GLX'' models, or the 2.0 L [[DOHC]] FE engine (sometimes called ''FE3'') in their ''GT'' models. 4WS was a common option for European MX-6s. [[Australia]]n vehicles were almost always equipped with same the 2.2 L turbocharged F2 motor as the U.S., as well as 4WS.

==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==See Also==
{{Mazda}}

==References==
* [[Patrick Bedard]]. "Mazda MX-6 LS". ''[[Car and Driver]]'' (August 1992): 55–59.
*[http://www.mazda.com.au/articleZone5.aspx?articleZoneID=3807 Mazda Australia 4WS explanation and history]

==External Links==
*[http://www.mx6oc.com MX6OC.COM - UK Mazda MX6 Owners Club]
*[http://www.mx6.com MX6.com - MX6 forums (US)]
*[http://www.ukpoc.co.uk UKPOC United Kingdom Probe Owners Club]excellent technical advise and information
*[http://www.fordprobestore.co.uk Ford Probe Store, Specialist online store for Ford Probe & Mazda MX3/6, UK Based, ships to Europe]

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