Mazdaspeed6 Yes! another one Ha!

[Simpletons101]

I figure i'd post the spec stuff i got from work in here since it doesn't really matter, and im sure most of this stuff has been covered before, but for the lazy people like me, who dont like to search around for everything i'd figure this is easier.

Standard Equipment
direct-injection 2.3L turbocharged and intercooled 4-cylinder
274 hp@ 5500 rpm (target)
280 lb-ft of torque @3000 rpm (target)
Active Torque split all-wheel drive
Limited slip Differential
dynamic stability control w/ abs
18" wheels
6-speed manual
side and curtain airbags
speed sensing wipers
HID Headlights
4-window auto up/down with open feature on keyless remote
bose audio package

Options
grand touring package: leather0trimmed seats, advanced keyless entry and start system, power driver's seat, heated front seats, heated mirrors
moonroof
navigation

Colors (too lazy to list out full names)
Platinum
black
Titanium
white
red
cherry

Price
Base: under $29,000
Grand Touring: under $31,000

Arrival: Early Summer 2005

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wow, that is quite competitive with the Z and the rx-8...

[Roywhitep5]

i wonder what insurance will be like on that car

[Da 6]

insurance on a turbo under 25 yrs of age.....BOHICA! but everything else sounds like JDM stuff we should have gotten in states like hids folding side mirrors dsc awd and navi...

[crossbow]

Note lack of curb weight in specs...

[russr]

What are speed sensing wipers? Is it meant to say rain-sensing? Or is it wipers that wipe faster as you go faster on the highway?

Also on the GT package what does the "advanced keyless entry and start system" really consist of?

Anyone know what the mileage specs are?

[wongpres]

Also on the GT package what does the "advanced keyless entry and start system" really consist of?
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85046

[BinaryRotary]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85046
Mazda is finally using their card based system which has been on Concept cars for like 6 billion years.

[Necessity]

Note lack of curb weight in specs...
No LSD on the front, and they don't mention what type of LSD regardless.

[BinaryRotary]

What are speed sensing wipers? Is it meant to say rain-sensing? Or is it wipers that wipe faster as you go faster on the highway?

Also on the GT package what does the "advanced keyless entry and start system" really consist of?

Anyone know what the mileage specs are?
The faster you go, the faster they go.

[JOS3]

i just hope they change the style of it because the pics of the MS6 from the autoshow were alright. i think the sport edition of the current 6 looks better.

[NeverSober]

hmmmmmmmm.....lets just wait till it is actually out.........remeber the msp? lol yea Ill just wait.........


Chris

[russr]

i just hope they change the style of it because the pics of the MS6 from the autoshow were alright. i think the sport edition of the current 6 looks better.

I agree. The mazdaspeed6 doesn't really look sportier, although the moist metalic silver is a nice color.

[mdaj]

The version they showed was a European model. There *may* be changes for the NA market.

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hehe, moist






sorry

[Mikey444]

i wonder what insurance will be like on that car
A bitch of a lot of money, especially if you are male and live in Québec even if your driving record is clean, no accidents, no tickets, no points lost etc etc. Nothing is certain except for death and taxes

[russr]

A bitch of a lot of money, especially if you are male and live in Québec even if your driving record is clean, no accidents, no tickets, no points lost etc etc. Nothing is certain except for death and taxes
Why would cost more to insure than the regular 6 sedan aside from the car costing more than the regular 6?

[crossbow]

Because its a high performance turbocharged vehicle. It falls under the same catagory as the Sti or the Evo in regards to insurance.

[russr]

Sorry for my ignorance but what are the Sti and Evo?

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STI = Subaru (Impreza) WRX STI (based off the World Rally Championship version)
EVO = Mistubishi (Lancer) Evolution VIII (also WRC based)

[Garfinkle]

What are speed sensing wipers? Is it meant to say rain-sensing? Or is it wipers that wipe faster as you go faster on the highway?

Also on the GT package what does the "advanced keyless entry and start system" really consist of?

Anyone know what the mileage specs are?

lol I have them on my Caravan. When you're at a red light on interval setting, the wipers move less often than when you're traveling 20km/h or faster. No big deal.

[glyph]

ah yes, that would be VERY nice to have. I even installed the 626 wiper control stalk just to have more wiper control (Interval) than the stock stalk allowed.

[russr]

Can I get a hunger sensing option on the mazdaspeed6? I'd like it to make me dinner when I'm hungry.

[glyph]

I'm sorry sir, the vehicle's electrical system cannot handle the output requirements of a microwave oven. However, we do offer this handy crock pot!

[Da 6]

lol

speed sensing wipers...will they also be rain detecing as well?


yep one question asked is if the car has a turbo/supercharger. I tried t pass off a srt 4 as a regular neon and that did'nt go well cause once you run the vin the engine type comes up as "2.4 HO dohc Turbo I" and quoite was $2000 more.

[glyph]

the wiper function is actually very helpful, i had a rental car that did it. Took me a bit to realize it, but it was worth it, i realized. What it needs is an autocleaning windshield

[Da 6]

isn't the canadian 3 like that with the rain sensing wipers? I know a mazda has it now...

[russr]

isn't the canadian 3 like that with the rain sensing wipers? I know a mazda has it now...
In the US, there's a special edition Mazda3 that is either out yet or will be coming out soon (2005 model) that has rain sensing wipers.

[Rudy23]

My dream car

[Da 6]

Sp23?

[Garfinkle]

isn't the canadian 3 like that with the rain sensing wipers? I know a mazda has it now...

Yeah the Cdn 3 has the rain sensing wipers. Word is that they suck. Apparently they aren't that great at sensing how hard it is raining. I've heard alot of 3 owners say they would rather have reg int wipers.