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Woohoooo!!! Sounds good.
The Mazda6 gets a new, larger four-cylinder engine. Also, because Ford does not want to share its 3.5-liter V-6, Mazda will do it one better, using a Hiroshima-sourced 3.7-liter engine that is also in the CX-9. It probably will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Haha. It will be funny if the 3.7 outdoes the 3.5duratech that Ford is obviously relying on heavily. It is weird that Ford is acting that way about sharing. Sounds like they are envious of Mazda's new found success? Pretty much Mazda can be self reliant now.
CX-5: A Mazda3-derived compact crossover may come in the fall of 2010 as a 2011 model, replacing the Tribute. To avoid its being cross-shopped with the CX-7, it would be a nonturbo four-cylinder only. Look at the Ford Kuga concept from the 2007 Frankfurt show for styling hints. The problem: The Escape/Tribute line is profitable for Ford, so the company would be unenthusiastic about Mazda eliminating the Tribute
Funny too! Mazda dropping the Tribute :D
 
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MX-5 Miata: A race package arrives this fall, but racers must wait until mid-2008 for a MazdaSpeed edition. The MazdaSpeed version's 2.3-liter turbo loses some horsepower in packaging the intercooler and larger radiator. A redesign is planned for the 2010 model year when the car must comply with new 2011 rear-offset collision standards.
Mmmm....MX-5 Speed sounds enticing.
 
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[quote author=bcmzr23 link=topic=86974.msg1658822#msg1658822 date=1187713686]
MX-5 Miata: A race package arrives this fall, but racers must wait until mid-2008 for a MazdaSpeed edition. The MazdaSpeed version's 2.3-liter turbo loses some horsepower in packaging the intercooler and larger radiator. A redesign is planned for the 2010 model year when the car must comply with new 2011 rear-offset collision standards.
Mmmm....MX-5 Speed sounds enticing.
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indeed. a new mazdaspeed miata with a DISI engine.... thats bed-wetting material right there...
 
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[quote author=bcmzr23 link=topic=86974.msg1658800#msg1658800 date=1187713008]
Woohoooo!!! Sounds good.
The Mazda6 gets a new, larger four-cylinder engine. Also, because Ford does not want to share its 3.5-liter V-6, Mazda will do it one better, using a Hiroshima-sourced 3.7-liter engine that is also in the CX-9. It probably will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Haha. It will be funny if the 3.7 outdoes the 3.5duratech that Ford is obviously relying on heavily. It is weird that Ford is acting that way about sharing. Sounds like they are envious of Mazda's new found success? Pretty much Mazda can be self reliant now.
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i really hope the 3.7 will out perform fords 3.5 in every way! :lol: that will show ford, though if it does who know what ford will try and do to that engine & mazda, they seem like the mean older brother that wants everything for them selves.

[quote author=maxuz link=topic=86974.msg1658854#msg1658854 date=1187714572]
indeed. a new mazdaspeed miata with a DISI engine.... thats bed-wetting material right there...
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+1

does anybody know what the previous mazdaspeed miata engine was?
 
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it was a 2.0

EDIT: original mazdaspeed miata specs for hypothetical comparison purposes:

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine RWD
Displacement : 1,839 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 6-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 20 mpg
highway - 28 mpg

Suspension : F - Independent double wishbone
R - Independent double wishbone
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 178 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 166 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline : 8000 rpm

Top speed : 135 mph(estimated)
0-60 mph : 6.9 sec.
0-¼ mile : unknown
60-0 braking distance : unknown
200 ft skidpad : 0.90 g

Curb Weight : 2440 lbs
Overall length : 155.3 in.
Wheelbase : 89.2 in.
Overall Width : 66.1 in.
Height : 48.3 in.

i'd be shocked if they brought a new one in at under 200HP. i imagine they'd release it to compete with the sky redline and the solstace GXP, so it'd have comparible power to them.
 
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[quote author=maxuz link=topic=86974.msg1658871#msg1658871 date=1187715032]
i'd be shocked if they brought a new one in at under 200HP. i imagine they'd release it to compete with the sky redline and the solstace GXP, so it'd have comparible power to them.
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+1

personally i still think there is no comparison between the 3, i would much rather have the ms miata but IF dodge changes their mind about producing the demon... i think mazda would need something to better compete.
 
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