Mazdaspeed 6 = EVO fighter

**Rediesel** · November 5th, 2005 10:56 PM

check it out
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ine.promo.1g.*

274 hp * 5500 RPM , 280 lb ft of torque * 3000 rpm

6 speed manual trans
All wheel drive
20 mpg city 26 mpg highway

**basti08** · November 5th, 2005 11:09 PM

"not an EVO or STI- but close enough for mature types"---carconnection.com

numbers may tell that's in the same league, but many foreign press said that driving it tells otherwise.

definitely not equal

**Bry** · November 6th, 2005 12:57 AM

Not equal in terms of performance, but I prefer it over an Evo or an STi.

I read that this Mazdaspeed 6 has the same 2.3L engine as our Mazda 6 here in the Philippines. So basically if we turbocharge our local 6, will it be able to also get 274 HP?

**ssaloon** · November 6th, 2005 03:01 AM

probably, but the MS6's engine has a lower compression, so that it can achieve higher boost levels.

**basti08** · November 6th, 2005 03:13 AM

20mpg? that's like 9.80 something km/L...
aesthecally, Mz6 2.3 sold here looks better than that of the USDM variant...
almost looks like that of the MS version sans the MT, turbo and awd.

**Karding** · November 6th, 2005 10:53 AM

50/50 max power split and FWD biased. Not an EVO fighter in my opinion.

WRX and Mitsu is 45/55 max and RWD biased.

**parakitoJDM** · November 6th, 2005 11:01 AM

its definitely not an Evo or STi fighter. but what it offers is performance for the mature crowd like somebody who is willing to cross-shop from a BMW 3series or Audi A4. After the Turbo Charged Engine and 4WD Drive train the similarities end there.

**caloyski5** · November 6th, 2005 11:03 AM

yup. not an evo and sti killer. close but no cigar. hehehe

ako rin mas type ko yung 2.3l na lumabas dito

**basti08** · November 6th, 2005 03:47 PM

some pic of the hot Mazdaspeed 6....

Sleek, elegant lines mask the Mazdaspeed 6 sedan's wild side, making it a respectable car to park in the office lot.

Dual exhaust pipes are fitted below the Mazdaspeed 6's rear bumper, and a thin spoiler is mounted on top of the rear deck lid.

**basti08** · November 6th, 2005 03:48 PM

Silver pedals and gauge bezels, combined with plenty of red illumination, give the Mazdaspeed 6 an active, sporty look.

The Mazdaspeed 6's upper grille keeps the standard 6's five-point look, while discreetly breathing air to the intercooler.

dang! no manual for any new Mazda car for Phils.