does mazda have a performance line?

[Kaieye]

Mazda won Le Mans once. Honda, Toyota and Nissan never did because they can't build durable racing cars because of their short fuses...

Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom!!!

 

[HybridSquirrel]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Mazdaspeed is more of a performance line than two of the names you mentioned--Nismo and Mopar--at least in name.

There's a Mazdaspeed6 and a Mazdaspeed3, but no Dodge xxx Mopar, and only the Frontier comes in a Nismo edition.

in america the frontier was the only one nismo released, skyline nismo edition, se-r nismo edition. ect can all be found elsewhere in the world

 

[dug777]

i think it's called 'mazdaspeed'?

 

[compuwiz1]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Zoom Zoom. How friggin GHEY. Just buy a V-8, and be done.

As you know, I've been a V8 Mustang guy forever Steve, but test drive a Speed 6 just once, and tell me you don't like it.

I will agree the whole zoom zoom thing is retarded...

I, as well, have been a Mustang guy. I will try and put pride aside, and try and fit in one of these "speeds" you all speak so highly of. Problem is, I'm almost 6'4" and the cock-pit might not fit me.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Right now the Mazdaspeed 3 is a pretty nice car. Lightweight, plenty of horsepower, and not stupidly expensive. I've been pondering getting one for quite some time, but don't have the cash just yet. It has 263 HP, 280 ft-lb torque, and since it's lighter than other cars like the Mazda 6, there is even more added benefit.
Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the more expensive version, but there seems to be an issue with it's performance not being up to the point it should be at. In a year or two they should fix the performance issues, but right now the Mazdaspeed 3 seems to be more bang for the buck.

263 HP may not sound like a monster car, but when it's a smaller car that's more than enough.

No offense, but you are flat out wrong about the MS6 not having it's performance where it should be. It beats the MS3 in just about everything, and handles waaaaaaaaay better with AWD. Car and Driver picked it as one of the quickest cars of 2007 under $30k.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12244/2007-mazdaspeed-6.html

There was a early powerloss issue with the initial build cars, and places where 93 octane is not available (it requires 93), but that was long ago addressed by ECU flash at the dealer. There are a few pulling as good as a 13.7 at the track with no mods and the car weighs almost 3600lbs. The MS3 is great for the boy racer types, but they had to play all sorts of tricks with the ECU to get it to hook up with FWD and that much power. There is a reason it has less power than the MS6.

Also, 70-0 in 155ft braking is Z06 territory...

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
I, as well, have been a Mustang guy. I will try and put pride aside, and try and fit in one of these "speeds" you all speak so highly of. Problem is, I'm almost 6'4" and the cock-pit might not fit me.

I bet you'd fit fine Steve...it's roomy inside, and the 8 way adjustable, heated leather seats in the GT model are awesome...imo.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but what about "Mazdaspeed"?

There's a girl around town with a bright yellow '03.5 MSP - too bad she can't shift worth a damn.

- M4H

 

[Juddog]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Right now the Mazdaspeed 3 is a pretty nice car. Lightweight, plenty of horsepower, and not stupidly expensive. I've been pondering getting one for quite some time, but don't have the cash just yet. It has 263 HP, 280 ft-lb torque, and since it's lighter than other cars like the Mazda 6, there is even more added benefit.
Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the more expensive version, but there seems to be an issue with it's performance not being up to the point it should be at. In a year or two they should fix the performance issues, but right now the Mazdaspeed 3 seems to be more bang for the buck.

263 HP may not sound like a monster car, but when it's a smaller car that's more than enough.

No offense, but you are flat out wrong about the MS6 not having it's performance where it should be. It beats the MS3 in just about everything, and handles waaaaaaaaay better with AWD. Car and Driver picked it as one of the quickest cars of 2007 under $30k.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/12244/2007-mazdaspeed-6.html

There was a early powerloss issue with the initial build cars, and places where 93 octane is not available (it requires 93), but that was long ago addressed by ECU flash at the dealer. There are a few pulling as good as a 13.7 at the track with no mods and the car weighs almost 3600lbs. The MS3 is great for the boy racer types, but they had to play all sorts of tricks with the ECU to get it to hook up with FWD and that much power. There is a reason it has less power than the MS6.

Also, 70-0 in 155ft braking is Z06 territory...

My bad, last time I had heard it was still having the powerloss issue unless there was aftermarket cooling used. The one thread I had read, the guy left a big bag of ice cubes sitting on the cooler, to get the car to where it was supposed to be performance-wise. It's good to hear that they fixed it in a ECU.

 

[Mellman]

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Right now the Mazdaspeed 3 is a pretty nice car. Lightweight, plenty of horsepower, and not stupidly expensive. I've been pondering getting one for quite some time, but don't have the cash just yet. It has 263 HP, 280 ft-lb torque, and since it's lighter than other cars like the Mazda 6, there is even more added benefit.
Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the more expensive version, but there seems to be an issue with it's performance not being up to the point it should be at. In a year or two they should fix the performance issues, but right now the Mazdaspeed 3 seems to be more bang for the buck.

263 HP may not sound like a monster car, but when it's a smaller car that's more than enough.

the speed 3 is not exactly lightweight...i think its around 3100+ lbs, not obese but not a supermodel either.

mazdaspeed 3 is also only a hatch, whereas the 6 is only sedan, so depends on what your preference in styling is, and it has no more performance issues, nor is it more expensive its around the same price (or was when they were trying to sell the 2006 models)

both are amazingly fun cars

 

[Mellman]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but what about "Mazdaspeed"?

There's a girl around town with a bright yellow '03.5 MSP - too bad she can't shift worth a damn.

- M4H

the mazdaspeed protege's were...not so great. sadly they strapped a turbo onto an NA motor and well - not so great

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Mellman
the mazdaspeed protege's were...not so great. sadly they strapped a turbo onto an NA motor and well - not so great

Uh, "strapping a turbo onto an NA motor" is about what the idea is behind most go-fast small cars. It's all in the tuning.

And of course, the "can the person driving it shift worth a damn."

MSP: vrrrrRRRRRRRRsssst *pause* ... *longer pause* ... *still waiting* ... vrrrrrRRRRRR
Civic: vrrrrRRRRRRRRROOMchirpRRRRRRRRRRROOMchirpRRRRRRRRRRR

- M4H

 

[BillyBatson]

mazdaspeed =\

 

[slikmunks]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: compuwiz1
Zoom Zoom. How friggin GHEY. Just buy a V-8, and be done.

As you know, I've been a V8 Mustang guy forever Steve, but test drive a Speed 6 just once, and tell me you don't like it.

I will agree the whole zoom zoom thing is retarded...

i JUST found your pm from a while back...!! nice speed6, haha

take it to the track... you'll be amazed at what this 3600lb car can do =D

 

[finbarqs]

Originally posted by: Kaieye
Mazda won Le Mans once. Honda, Toyota and Nissan never did because they can't build durable racing cars because of their short fuses...

Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom!!!

funny thing is, they won the le mans with the ROTARY engine, the one most notorious for breaking down...

 

[foghorn67]

I think Blueovalnews has a source inside Mazda that said it was Mazdaspeed.

 

[Shawn]

MAZDASPEED

 

[imported_Smurf]

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Right now the Mazdaspeed 3 is a pretty nice car. Lightweight, plenty of horsepower, and not stupidly expensive. I've been pondering getting one for quite some time, but don't have the cash just yet. It has 263 HP, 280 ft-lb torque, and since it's lighter than other cars like the Mazda 6, there is even more added benefit.
Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the more expensive version, but there seems to be an issue with it's performance not being up to the point it should be at. In a year or two they should fix the performance issues, but right now the Mazdaspeed 3 seems to be more bang for the buck.

263 HP may not sound like a monster car, but when it's a smaller car that's more than enough.

Jeeeez! $30k for a MAZDA?

Aren't people aware they can buy a used (1-2 year old) Lotus Elise for $30k?
Lotus >>>> Mazda

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Smurf

Originally posted by: Juddog

Originally posted by: HybridSquirrel
i wasnt sure if mazdaspeed counted as a peformance line. ive been searching around and havent really been able to find anything for mazda

Right now the Mazdaspeed 3 is a pretty nice car. Lightweight, plenty of horsepower, and not stupidly expensive. I've been pondering getting one for quite some time, but don't have the cash just yet. It has 263 HP, 280 ft-lb torque, and since it's lighter than other cars like the Mazda 6, there is even more added benefit.
Mazdaspeed3

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the more expensive version, but there seems to be an issue with it's performance not being up to the point it should be at. In a year or two they should fix the performance issues, but right now the Mazdaspeed 3 seems to be more bang for the buck.

263 HP may not sound like a monster car, but when it's a smaller car that's more than enough.

Jeeeez! $30k for a MAZDA?

Aren't people aware they can buy a used (1-2 year old) Lotus Elise for $30k?
Lotus >>>> Mazda

Uhh, where do you see $30k? It says starting at $22,835. I will definitely be getting a mazdaspeed 3 once I get out of college. You can't compare it to a Lotus Elise. That's not a practical car while the Mazdaspeed 3 is. Right now I have a miata and it's a lot of fun as a weekend car but it sucks as an everyday car. I want something that I can take more than 1 person in or actually be able to carry stuff.