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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:36 PM
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Mazda6 MPS

Just finished reading MotorTrend December issue. They have a little feature about the new Mazda6 MPS(Mazda Performance Series). This thing is a 2.3L/280hp all wheel drive six-speed manual. All I can say is
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:39 PM
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Re: Mazda6 MPS

Originally posted by MaximaDisciple
Just finished reading MotorTrend December issue. They have a little feature about the new Mazda6 MPS(Mazda Performance Series). This thing is a 2.3L/280hp all wheel drive six-speed manual. All I can say is
How did they get 280HP out of a 2.3? Turbo, Supercharger, Nitrous, etc...
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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Well Cand Driver had a thing on the 6 i don't know if it was the mps but it was 0-60 in 6.7 (stick) not to impressive.
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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Read this....

Originally posted by 2k2Max2k2
Well Cand Driver had a thing on the 6 i don't know if it was the mps but it was 0-60 in 6.7 (stick) not to impressive.

http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/news/n...doc=maz0209041
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:55 PM
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And this....

Originally posted by MaximaDisciple



http://www.autoweb.com.au/cms/news/n...doc=maz0209041
http://www.motortrend.com/autoshows/.../index8.html#4
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Damn...I really do like that Mazda6. It's weakness is the Altezza tails.
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
Damn...I really do like that Mazda6. It's weakness is the Altezza tails.

Most likely the U.S. versions won't have Altezzas. On Mazda's website the tails are all red.
Old Nov 14, 2002 | 07:56 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaDisciple



Most likely the U.S. versions won't have Altezzas. On Mazda's website the tails are all red.
they're still altezzas, just more tastefully done
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