Mazdaspeed6
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| Automotive industry | Mazda |
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| Also called | Mazdaspeed Atenza, Mazda 6 MPS |
| Production | 2005-2007 |
| Assembly | Hiroshima and Hofu, Japan |
| Car classification | Mid-size |
| Car body style | 4-door Sedan (car) |
| Automobile layout | Front-engine design / All-wheel drive |
| Automobile platform | Ford CD3 platform |
| Internal combustion engine | Mazda Z engine 2.3 L Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbo-charged Straight-4 |
| Transmission (mechanics) | 6-speed Manual transmission |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm (105.3 in) |
| Length | 4,690 mm (184.6 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1628 kg (3589 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 18 United States customary units Gallon (68 Litre; 15 Imperial unit Gallon) |
| Related | Ford Edge Ford Fusion Lincoln MKX Lincoln MKZ Lincoln Zephyr Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-9 Mercury Milan |
The 2006 MAZDASPEED6 (known as Mazdaspeed Atenza in Japan and Mazda 6 MPS in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda 6. It features a Turbocharger version of the 2.3 L Mazda Z engine Straight-4 which produces 272 PS (200 kW) (European version is detuned to 260 PS (191 kW); the North America version, at 274 hp (204 kW), is more powerful). This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features Gasoline direct injection 18" inch alloy wheels and conforms to the new Euro 5 emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed Manual 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 Atenza could be meant to compete with its Japan-made rival, the Subaru Legacy and similar sport sedans like the rally-car-derived Subaru Impreza WRX and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed Atenza was delayed until November. In North America, the MAZDASPEED 6 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. Automatic climate control is standard, as is a 200 W Bose Corporation stereo system featuring seven speakers and a 9 in (229 mm) subwoofer in addition to an in-dash six-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 5.4-6.0 seconds (with Electronic Stability Control deactivated).
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| Mazda road car timeline, 1990s–2000s
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| Subcompact car | Revue/121 | Demio/121 | Demio/Mazda2 | Demio/Mazda2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Compact car | Familia/323/Protegé | Familia/323/Protegé | Familia/323/Protegé | Axela/Mazda3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Mid-size car | Capella/626 | Capella | Capella/626 | Atenza/Mazda6 | Atenza/Mazda6 | |||||||||||||||
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| Full-size car | Sentia/929/Efini MS-8 | Sentia | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sports car | MX-6/Mystère | MX-6/Mystère/Efini MS-6 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Minivan | Mazda Premacy | Mazda Premacy | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Van | Bongo | Bongo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Truck | Titan | Titan | Titan | Titan | ||||||||||||||||
| Preceded by Renault Laguna | Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2003 | Succeeded by Toyota Avensis |
