Mazda Speed 6 Pics

[BPower]

I love the front end, reminds me of that vivid kit for the RX-8

[D323]

^^^agreed. I like the aggressive styling.... I love it when a car looks pissed off or something.

[95ProLeila]

The turbo wouldn't have to be that big to push 15.6 psi, any good medium sized turbo could do that. As far as fmic vs. tmic, I guess it depends more on what you're trying to get and what you're going to be doing. If you're building a drag car, then definitely FMIC w/ a big ass turbo, but my personal preference would be a medium sized turbo w/ a TMIC, to keep spool time minimal.

[RALLYBP_94]

What do you guys think it would run on the 1/4?
According to the Mazda website the specs are:
Horsepower:274
Torque:280ft.lbs
Curb Weight:3589Lbs.
I wonder how much it's putting down at the wheels since it's AWD.

[95ProLeila]

Somewhere around 200 at the wheels I'd guess. WRX's Dyno ~140whp IIRC, depending on the dyno.

[charles]

I heard pricing is out. There's a regular model $28,000 and a GT? model $30,000. Adds some **** like leather and moonroof option

[D323]

the wrx is in the 3300lbs range

[Iceman112k3]

and it's tiny in comparison.

[95ProLeila]

6 isn't that much bigger than an impreza, they're bigger than proteges, besides a lot of the weight comes from the awd system.

[D323]

Mazda6........Subie
105.3in..........99.4in Wheelbase
186.8in..........173.4in length overall
70.1in..........68.1in width
56.7in..........56.7in height
15.2cu.ft..........11.0cu.ft cargo volume.

Its bigger all around (not by alot) except for height.

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38178

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/37468

[SPENONE]

i heard its not exactly "full time" AWD.....

[bruce95fmla]

should be a nice, big, luxury, fast car.
I love those types of cars.
You get the best of both worlds.

[D323]

if its not a fulltime AWD, then will it be managed by a TCS system or will it be up to the driver to turn it on/off and they please?

[95ProLeila]

It'll probably be like Mitsu's setup if its not full-time. FWD with variable center diff that can distribute up to 50/50 f/r, normally locked in at 100/0.

[D323]

thats ghey IMO.