The Power Plant.
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2.3 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder 16 valve DOHC |
| Engine capacity | cc | 2,260 |
| Bore and stroke | mm | 87.5 x 94.0 |
| Compression ratio | | 9.5 : 1 |
| Maximum power | kW | 190 @ 5,500rpm |
| Maximum torque | Nm | 380 @ 3,000rpm |
| Throttle control | | Electronic (drive-by-wire)
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| Fuel system | | Electronic direct injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | litres | 55 |
| Fuel consumption |
litres/100km |
10.0 |
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| Transmission Ratios |
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| 1st | | 3.538 |
| 2nd | | 2.238 |
| 3rd | | 1.535 |
| 4th | | 1.171 |
| 5th | | 1.085 |
| 6th | | 0.853 |
| Reverse | | 3.831 |
| Final drive | | 3.941 (1st-4th)
3.350 (5th-6th) |
 
 
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| Chassis & Suspension |
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| Brake type | front | | Ventilated disc |
| | rear | | Solid disc |
| Brake diameter | front | mm | 320 |
| | rear | mm | 280 |
| Suspension | front | | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs and double acting shock absorbers. In other words it Grips the road like sh*t to a blanket. |
| | rear | | Independent multi-link with low profile springs and cylindrical double acting shock absorbers |
Steering
| | Hydraulic power assisted
(engine revolution sensing)
rack and pinion |
| Turning circle | kerb to kerb | metres | 11
(Bigger than most small cars) |
| Tyres | | 215/45R18 89W |
| Wheels | | 18 x 7.0 J (alloy) |
| Spare tyre/wheel | | An Orange Metal Wheel.
I think a stupid cost saving Idea from Mazda! Its very temporary, and a very dangerous replacement Wheel !!! Only good if your a Zoom zoom driver, no good if your a Var-Roommm Driver..!! |
