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| The 2006 '''[[Mazdaspeed]] 6''' (also known as '''MPS6''' in Europe and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda6. It features a [[turbocharged]] version of the 2.3 L [[Mazda Z engine#MZR|MZR]] [[Straight-4|I4]] which produces 274 [[HP|hp]]. This 2.3 L DISI [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new [[Euro 5]] emissions standards. It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed transmission, and [[all wheel drive]]. The [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] system uses Mazda's '''Active Torque Split''' computer-based control which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. Mazda currently has no plans to enter the car into rally racing, and the Mazdaspeed 6 is meant to compete with its [[Japan]]ese-made rival, the [[Subaru Legacy|Subaru Legacy GT]] and similar sport sedans rather than the smaller, rally-car-derived [[Subaru Impreza WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX STi]] and [[Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution]].
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| [[Image:2006 Mazdaspeed 6 front.JPG|thumb|right|250px|2006 [[Mazdaspeed]] Mazda6]]
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| Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed 6 was delayed until November. In North America, the Mazdaspeed6 comes in two trim levels; the "Sport" trim with cloth interior and standard key entry and ignition; and the "Grand Touring" trim with leather interior, keyless entry/ignition, and an optional DVD [[Navigation System|navigation]] (of which the Canadian model lacks DVD [[Navigation System|navigation]]). [[Automatic transmission|Automatic]] climate control is standard, as is a 200 W [[Bose]] stereo system featuring 7 speakers and a 9 in. subwoofer in addition to an in-dash 6-disc CD changer. A [[sunroof]] with [[moonroof]] feature is optional on the Grand Touring trim.
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| Although Mazda estimates 0-60 MPH times to be 6.2 seconds, recent independent tests by automotive journalists have suggested that the actual numbers might range between 5.4-6 seconds (with DSC deactivated).
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| ==2008==
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| Mazda is reportedly developing a replacement for the Mazda6 for the 2008 model year. This new vehicle would reportedly use the 3.5 L [[V6|V6]] [[Ford Cyclone engine]] with over 250 [[HP|horsepower]]. Insiders predict that the [[Turbo Engine|turbocharged]] MZI engine might be the base offering and that [[Four Wheel Drive|all wheel drive]] will be available more widely. In addition, it has been said that the next generation Mazda6 will in fact be larger, more luxurious, and take on a shape similar to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class]] 4-door coupe.
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| ==External Links==
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| *[http://www.mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed6/ Official Mazda6 Site]
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| [[Category:Mazda vehicles|MazdaSpeed6]]
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| [[Category:Front wheel drive vehicles]]
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| [[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
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| [[Category:Ford CD3 platform]]
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| [[Category:Mid-size cars]]
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| [[Category:2000s automobiles]]
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Latest revision as of 13:53, 21 August 2006
