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.
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.
