# mazda speed 3

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [October 24, 2006, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-speed-3/19218 "2006-10-24T07:25:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![MXS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mxs/32/7507_2.png) [@MXS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MXS)\
**Post date:** [October 24, 2006, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mazda-speed-3/19218/13 "2006-10-24T08:53:25Z")

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> [@Tunerfreak](#):
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> i looks cool how mush does it go for and what are the specs. i hate navigating the mazda site with dial up

here:

> **[Mazdaspeed3/Mazda3 MPS](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Mazda3#Mazdaspeed3.2FMazda3_MPS)**

> Mazda unveiled the **Mazda3 MPS** at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show in February. The same model will be sold in North America as the **Mazdaspeed3** and as the **Mazdaspeed Axela** in Japan. Pricing is to start at US$ 22,835 (including destination) and it is designed to compete with the latest generation of Hot Hatches, including the Dodge Caliber SRT-4, and the new Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit GTI.

> The performance model features a slightly detuned version of the 2.3 L DISI MZR engine from the Mazda6 MPS/Mazdaspeed 6. For this application, it produces 246 hp (184 kW) and 280 ft·lbf (380 N·m) for the European market, while the North American market will receive a retuned version rated at 264 horsepower and 280 lbf·ft when running on 91 octane gasoline ((R+M)/2). This is routed through the front wheels rather than an all wheel drive system as on its big brother. The Australian market receives the Mazda3 MPS with the same engine as the Mazda6 MPS with 190kw of power. A limited slip differential is standard, along with a 6-speed manual transmission, traction control and Dynamic Stability Control. To limit wheelslip, boost in the first gear will be limited to produce a maximum of 230 horsepower.

> It uses the 5-door hatchback body with extra structural bracing. Volvo-sourced 12.6 in (320 mm) front and 11.0 in (280 mm) rear brake discs hide under 18 in (457 mm) wheels.

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