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Segment: Medium
Production years: 2006, 2007

MAZDA 6 MPS 2006-2007 17 Photos
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Made as a factory-sleeper, the Mazda 6 MPS was a real wolf in sheep clothes that could outperform many sporty vehicles, including its Japanese competitors.

Mazda was the first Japanese carmaker that won the 24h of LeMans race, and its motorsport heritage was great, but it wasn't known for sporty sedans. The 6 was designed as a family vehicle and shared its platform with Ford Mondeo. But the 6 MPS was a different kind of animal. Its turbocharged engine and the all-wheel-drive system placed it directly against more acclaimed cars such as the Subaru Impreza WRX or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

A trained eye would have instantly noticed the differences between the MPS and the rest of the 6 range due to the power-dome on the hood and the wider grille at the front. A broad additional grille took center stage on the bumper flanked on the sides by air-intakes that cooled the front brakes. Its 18" light-alloy wheels were unique for the version. In the rear, a lip-spoiler and a dual exhaust system completed the sporty look of the sedan.

Inside, the carmaker failed to create the same sporty interior as the exterior and kept the same bland look as for the rest of the range. The regular seats with small side bolstering didn't match the car's cornering abilities. Apart from the polished aluminum pedals, it was just another Mazda 6 designed for families but with leather instead of fabric upholstery.

Mazda installed a turbocharged 2.3-liter engine under the hood, paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox that sent the power in all corners. Its front and rear independent suspension and stiff dampers significantly improved the car's cornering abilities.

MAZDA 6 MPS 2006, 2007
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.3L DISI Turbo 6MT (260 HP)
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MAZDA 6 MPS Brochure (US)

MAZDA 6 MPS
2.3L DISI Turbo 6MT (260 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L DISI Turbo 6MT (260 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2261 cm3
Power:191 KW @ 5500 RPM
260 HP @ 5500 RPM
256 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:280 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
380 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/45 R18 93Y
DIMENSIONS
Length:187.6 in (4765 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:56.3 in (1430 mm)
Front/rear Track:60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase:105.3 in (2675 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4596 lbs (2085 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:245 g/km
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