Mazda 6 Sedan

Mazda 6 Sedan

Mazda 6 Sedan
The new Mazda 6 MPS is the flagship model of the highly acclaimed Mazda 6 range, and is also the most powerful production sedan ever manufactured by Mazda. The brand’s main aim in producing the new model was to take their reputation for dynamism and high performance to a new level. The model is fitted with a turbo-charged MZR 2.3-litre DISI engine, all-wheel drive, and a chassis which has been upgraded to accommodate the additional power and torque offered by the Mazda 6 MPS.

The increased power is provided mainly by direct petrol injection and the turbocharger, resulting in 256 bhp at 5,500 rpm, and peak torque of 280 lb/ft at just 3,000 rpm. The outcome of this extra power is that the Mazda 6 MPS can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 6.6 seconds and achieve a top speed of around 150 mph, yet still managing to achieve a fuel consumption of around 27.7 mpg. Power is transferred to the road through a brand new 6-speed manual gearbox, featuring wider gear ratios to allow for full exploitation of the extra power.

The Mazda 6 MPS’s Active Torque Split All-Wheel Drive System is designed to adjust to both driving surface and situation, and allocated up to 50% of the vehicle’s engine power to the rear two wheels as and when requires. In total, the system employs three different all-wheel drive set-ups, and the correct one is chosen by the engine control module, allowing the driver to concentrate fully on the road. The three settings are “Normal”, “Sport” and “Stability”, the latter optimised for slippery surfaces such as ice and snow.

A range of high-performance modifications have been made to the exterior of the traditional Mazda 6 for the Mazda 6 MPS model, complementing its sporty personality and up-rated performance credentials. The bonnet is endowed with a “power dome”, and other features include an increased air intake, a rear bumper with integrated diffuser, and a boot lid spoiler to provide increased down-force.

Inside, the Mazda 6 MPS is dressed in unique fabrics and top quality materials. The cabin represents a combination of style, comfort, functionality and sportiness. Special features include a speedometer which has been scaled to 280 km/h (150 mph), 3-spoke leather steering wheel, leather gear shifter, aluminium pedals and bucket-style front seats. All the new interior features introduced in the Mazda 6 range’s 2005 facelift are also included as standard, including larger armrests, vertical interior handles on the doors, dark titanium surfacing for the centre console, and high-quality black sound system controls.


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TechArt Porsche Boxster

TechArt Porsche Boxster

TechArt Porsche Boxster
Athletic beauty: The TechArt Widebody based on the Porsche Boxster of the 987 model range doesn't only offer spectacular design but also extra driving fun and agility. After the huge success of the Widebody concept for the first Boxster generation, TechArt Automobildesign ( www.techart.de ) developed a wide body version for the current version of the roadster.

With the add-on fender flarings on front and rear axle the TechArt Widebody is eight centimeters wider than the standard car. The front extensions don't only provide extra room inside the wheel houses but also improve the deventilation of the heated up air with their integrated wheel-house ventilation. The rear flarings are equipped with largely dimensioned air ducts to bring fresh air to the centrally placed engine.

Apart from spectacular, sporty design the TechArt designers of course paid attention to optimal aerodynamic efficiency. The TechArt front spoiler bumper reduces the lift at the front axle and improves the cooling of the front brakes with large air ducts. The TechArt rear apron with integrated diffuser rounds out the conversion.

Extremely broad wheels and tires make the TechArt Widebody concept for the Boxster complete: Specially for this wide body version they developed custom-made versions of the one-piece TechArt Formula five spoke wheel. The front axle is equipped with wheels in size 8.5Jx20, the rear axle is equipped with 11Jx20 wheels.

After extensive test drives, TechArt Automobildesign recommends ContiSportContact 2 high performance tires in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 front and 305/25 ZR 20 rear for the Widebody based on the Porsche Boxster. The height-adjustable TechArt sport suspension is specially set-up for these ultra-wide wheels and tires and the wider track of the car. The coil-over suspension doesn't only provide an individual damping of the roadster but also lowers the two-seater car by some 25 millimeters. Boxster models with PASM system can be updated with the sporty set up TechArt coil over sport suspension.

TechArt also offers engine tuning for the Widebody. The two watercooled six-cylinder boxer engines can be upgraded with the TechArt power kits. They each consist of a sport air filter and newly programmed engine electronics. The result: 15 hp / 11 kW extra power and optimized road performance.

Being world-wide renowned specialists for exclusive interiors, TechArt provides individual full leather trims in all colors and designs. The range reaches from completing the ex-works leather trims up to a completely redesigned cockpit with special sports seats and ergonomically shaped airbag sports steering wheel.


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