Mazdaspeed3
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazdaspeed (Mazda) |
| Also called | Mazda3 MPS Mazdaspeed Axela |
| Production | 2007–2013 |
| Assembly | Hofu, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Hot hatch |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Related | Mazda3 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.3L I4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2007–2009 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,485 mm (176.6 in) |
| Width | 1,755 mm (69.1 in) |
| Height | 1,465 mm (57.7 in) |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2010–2013 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Length | 4,510 mm (177.6 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
The Mazdaspeed3 is a hot hatch introduced for the 2007 model year by Mazdaspeed and produced until 2013. The Mazdaspeed3 is a performance-enhanced version of the 5-door Mazda3.
Mazda unveiled the Mazda3 MPS (Mazda Performance Series) at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show in February. The same model is sold in North America as the Mazdaspeed3 and as the Mazdaspeed Axela in Japan. The vehicle is front-wheel drive and powered by a 2.3-litre turbocharged inline-four gasoline engine. The Mazdaspeed3 was designed prior to the latest generation of hot hatches, including the Dodge Caliber SRT-4, Ford Focus ST, and the Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI. The engine featured in the Mazdaspeed3 produces 263 horsepower. The Mazdaspeed3 also features a limited slip differential. The car produces 280 ft lbs of torque.
The Mazdaspeed3 is the company's first hot hatchback since the BG Familia GT-X of the early 1990s.
The Mazdaspeed3 features the same turbocharged 2.3-litre DISI MZR I4 engine from the Mazdaspeed Atenza (known as Mazdaspeed6 in North America and Mazda 6 MPS in Europe, South Africa and Australia). In this application, it produces 263 hp (196 kW) and 280 lb·ft (380 N·m) when running on 91 octane gasoline ((R+M)/2). This is routed through the front wheels rather than the complex all-wheel drive system found on the Mazdaspeed Atenza. The Australian market receives the Mazda3 MPS with the same engine as the Mazda6 MPS with 190 kW (255 hp) of power. The engine was listed in Ward's 10 Best Engines for three years straight.
A GKN limited slip differential is standard, along with a six-speed manual transmission, anti-lock brakes, traction control and dynamic stability control. No automatic transmission option was offered. To limit wheel slip, boost in the first gear will be limited to produce a maximum of 230 hp (170 kW), boost in second gear is also limited. The amount of boost reduction is determined by the gear selection and steering angle. There is no reduction of boost third or above.
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