Mazdaspeed 6
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
From: Frisco, TX
correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't the MS6 using a turbocharged version of the 2.3l engine that's currently in the mazda3? from the link, it says 2.3l engine. the only 2.3l engine i can think of from mazda/ford is the one that's powering the more expensive mazda3 model. to me, that would just scream, "unproven motor".
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,601
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
Originally Posted by Saki GT,Nov 5 2005, 09:27 AM
Remember, Mazdaspeed cars can only be worked on at Mazdaspeed certified dealers. That brings the support network down a lot if you ever need work done. Technically, non-Mazdaspeed dealers aren't even allowed to touch a Mazdaspeed car.
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55235
Nuts and bolts: The MazdaSpeed6 will be built at the Hofu plant in Japan. Mazda plans to sell 12,000 units globally a year, with 5,000 of those units in the United States. Only the 300 certified MazdaSpeed dealers can sell the car, although service and warranty work can be done at any of 705 Mazda dealers. The vehicle began arriving in ports last month.
The MazdaSpeed6 all-wheel-drive system features "active torque split," which means engine power is sent to all wheels at all times. Mazda says that makes it different from many awd vehicles based on front-drive architecture, which use the rear wheels only when an assist is needed.
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 36,017
Likes: 226
From: Queen City, NC
According to Automotive News, that's not true.
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55235
QUOTE
Nuts and bolts: The MazdaSpeed6 will be built at the Hofu plant in Japan. Mazda plans to sell 12,000 units globally a year, with 5,000 of those units in the United States. Only the 300 certified MazdaSpeed dealers can sell the car, although service and warranty work can be done at any of 705 Mazda dealers. The vehicle began arriving in ports last month.
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=55235
QUOTE
Nuts and bolts: The MazdaSpeed6 will be built at the Hofu plant in Japan. Mazda plans to sell 12,000 units globally a year, with 5,000 of those units in the United States. Only the 300 certified MazdaSpeed dealers can sell the car, although service and warranty work can be done at any of 705 Mazda dealers. The vehicle began arriving in ports last month.
Regarding torque split, the MS6 puts at most 50% to the rear, with three settings avail, from what I understand. The LGT gets 55% to the rear by default, and it increases as needed up to 100%.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post