Mazda MazdaSpeed6 - Revision history

Rfujitani at 13:53, 21 August 2006

2006-08-21T13:53:31Z

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	~~The 2006 '''[[Mazdaspeed]] 6''' (also known as '''MPS6''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine~~#~~MZR\|MZR]] [[Straight-4\|I4]] which produces 274 [[HP\|hp]]. This 2.3 L DISI [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new [~~[~~Euro 5]] emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and~~ [[all wheel drive]]. The [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed 6 is meant to compete with its [[Japan]]ese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy\|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX\|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].		#REDIRECT [[Mazda Mazda6#Mazdaspeed Atenza]]

	~~[[Image:2006 Mazdaspeed 6 front.JPG\|thumb\|right\|250px\|2006 [[Mazdaspeed]]~~ Mazda6]]
	~~Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the~~ Mazdaspeed 6 was delayed until November. In North America, the Mazdaspeed6 comes in two trim levels; the "Sport" trim with cloth interior and standard key entry and ignition; and the "Grand Touring" trim with leather interior, keyless entry/ignition, and an optional DVD [[Navigation System\|navigation]] (of which the Canadian model lacks DVD [[Navigation System\|navigation]]). [[Automatic transmission\|Automatic]] climate control is standard, as is a 200 W [[Bose]] stereo system featuring 7 speakers and a 9 in. subwoofer in addition to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer. A [[sunroof]] with [[moonroof]] feature is optional on the Grand Touring trim.

	Although Mazda estimates 0-60 MPH times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).


	~~==2008==~~
	Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L [[V6\|V6]] [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 [[HP\|horsepower]]. Insiders predict that the [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] MZI engine might be the base offering and that [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.

	~~==External Links==~~
	*[http://www.mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed6/ Official Mazda6 Site]

	~~[[Category:Mazda vehicles\|MazdaSpeed6]]~~
	~~[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]~~
	~~[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]~~
	~~[[Category:Ford CD3 platform]]~~
	~~[[Category:Mid-size cars]]~~
	~~[[Category:2000s automobiles~~]]

PNiddy at 14:34, 14 July 2006

2006-07-14T14:34:48Z

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
			*[http://www.mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed6/ Official Mazda6 Site]

			[[Category:Mazda vehicles\|MazdaSpeed6]]

	[[Category:Mazda vehicles\|~~Atenza~~]]
	[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]		[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
	[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]		[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
	[[Category:Ford CD3 platform]]		[[Category:Ford CD3 platform]]
	[[Category:Mid-size cars]]		[[Category:Mid-size cars]]
	[[Category:~~2003 introductions~~]]		[[Category:2000s automobiles]]

PNiddy at 14:33, 14 July 2006

2006-07-14T14:33:43Z

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	==2008==		==2008==
	Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L [[V6\|V6]] [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 [[HP\|horsepower]]. Insiders predict that the [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] MZI engine might be the base offering and that [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.		Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L [[V6\|V6]] [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 [[HP\|horsepower]]. Insiders predict that the [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] MZI engine might be the base offering and that [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.

			==External Links==



			[[Category:Mazda vehicles\|Atenza]]
			[[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
			[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
			[[Category:Ford CD3 platform]]
			[[Category:Mid-size cars]]
			[[Category:2003 introductions]]

Carguy: /* 2008 */

2006-06-30T17:10:05Z

2008

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	The 2006 '''[[Mazdaspeed]] 6''' (also known as '''MPS6''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR\|MZR]] [[Straight-4\|I4]] which produces 274 hp. This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new [[Euro 5]] emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The all wheel drive system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed 6 is meant to compete with its [[Japan]]ese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy\|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX\|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].		The 2006 '''[[Mazdaspeed]] 6''' (also known as '''MPS6''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR\|MZR]] [[Straight-4\|I4]] which produces 274 [[HP\|hp]]. This 2.3 L DISI [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new [[Euro 5]] emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed 6 is meant to compete with its [[Japan]]ese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy\|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX\|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].

	[[Image:2006 Mazdaspeed 6 front.JPG\|thumb\|right\|250px\|2006 [[Mazdaspeed]] Mazda6]]		[[Image:2006 Mazdaspeed 6 front.JPG\|thumb\|right\|250px\|2006 [[Mazdaspeed]] Mazda6]]
	Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed 6 was delayed until November. In North America, the Mazdaspeed6 comes in two trim levels; the "Sport" trim with cloth interior and standard key entry and ignition; and the "Grand Touring" trim with leather interior, keyless entry/ignition, and an optional DVD navigation (of which the Canadian model lacks DVD navigation). Automatic climate control is standard, as is a 200 W [[Bose]] stereo system featuring 7 speakers and a 9 in. subwoofer in addition to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer. A [[sunroof]] with [[moonroof]] feature is optional on the Grand Touring trim.		Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed 6 was delayed until November. In North America, the Mazdaspeed6 comes in two trim levels; the "Sport" trim with cloth interior and standard key entry and ignition; and the "Grand Touring" trim with leather interior, keyless entry/ignition, and an optional DVD [[Navigation System\|navigation]] (of which the Canadian model lacks DVD [[Navigation System\|navigation]]). [[Automatic transmission\|Automatic]] climate control is standard, as is a 200 W [[Bose]] stereo system featuring 7 speakers and a 9 in. subwoofer in addition to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer. A [[sunroof]] with [[moonroof]] feature is optional on the Grand Touring trim.

	Although Mazda estimates 0-60 MPH times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).		Although Mazda estimates 0-60 MPH times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).
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	==2008==		==2008==
	Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L V6 [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 horsepower. Insiders predict that the turbocharged MZI engine might be the base offering and that all wheel drive will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS]] 4-door coupe.		Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L [[V6\|V6]] [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 [[HP\|horsepower]]. Insiders predict that the [[Turbo Engine\|turbocharged]] MZI engine might be the base offering and that [[Four Wheel Drive\|all wheel drive]] will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.

Carguy at 17:05, 30 June 2006

2006-06-30T17:05:01Z

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The 2006 '''[[Mazdaspeed]] 6''' (also known as '''MPS6''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR|MZR]] [[Straight-4|I4]] which produces 274 hp. This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new [[Euro 5]] emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The all wheel drive system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed 6 is meant to compete with its [[Japan]]ese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].

[[Image:2006 Mazdaspeed 6 front.JPG|thumb|right|250px|2006 [[Mazdaspeed]] Mazda6]]
Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed 6 was delayed until November. In North America, the Mazdaspeed6 comes in two trim levels; the "Sport" trim with cloth interior and standard key entry and ignition; and the "Grand Touring" trim with leather interior, keyless entry/ignition, and an optional DVD navigation (of which the Canadian model lacks DVD navigation). Automatic climate control is standard, as is a 200 W [[Bose]] stereo system featuring 7 speakers and a 9 in. subwoofer in addition to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer. A [[sunroof]] with [[moonroof]] feature is optional on the Grand Touring trim.

Although Mazda estimates 0-60 MPH times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).

==2008==
Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L V6 [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 horsepower. Insiders predict that the turbocharged MZI engine might be the base offering and that all wheel drive will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS]] 4-door coupe.