MPS looking a bit sexy!

KittyKatSmack · 24-11-2004, 04:42 PM

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...;bg=1&pp=0

KittyKatSmack · 24-11-2004, 04:47 PM

Not sure about this though:

Quote:

Power is delivered smoothly and progressively, in a non-turbo-like manner

I know they are trying to ensure the car keeps it's grip, but can you turn it off for the fun bits?

Also, am not sure about the bonnet, I tend to think it looks a bit sp23 hatch/upside down boat thingy.....

Only my personal opinion of course!

LOL

mrpayner · 24-11-2004, 05:55 PM

Hmm.. i was unsure of the bonnet initially too, but then i discovered that the MPS has a top mount IC.. so it's perfectly functional to have it. No doubt it'll get re-plumbed by some people and a larger one put in the front...

.. and a bigger turbo..

.. and some better wheels..

.. and a freer exhaust..

When does it stop.. :wink:

AP

KittyKatSmack · 24-11-2004, 06:15 PM

Not keen on the top mount intercooler myself, nor on spending $55K on a car that is only going to be modified........

Next please?

Rupewrecht · 24-11-2004, 06:32 PM

i think it's bloody ugly!

top mount! what the bloody hell were they thinking!

MrShadow · 24-11-2004, 08:02 PM

The look could grow on me. But top-mount IC, WTF?? There aint even any vents/scoop in the bonnet.

I like the sound of an MPS 3, but probably not the price tag.

Cosmo Dude · 24-11-2004, 08:54 PM

Probably ducted like a HC Luce. To do a front mount efficiently (with minimum lag) you would need to design the shortest possable route for the plumbing, all this on in existing engine bay. This is the cost effective compromise.
If you don't like the $55k price tag imagine what it would be if Mazda had to redesign almost everything to accomodate.
If it had a scoop like a WRX people would critisize it for looking too much like a WRX. You just can't win.

tinter · 24-11-2004, 10:34 PM

One of my mates has already ordered the Victorian plates "ZOOMPS" in anticipation of his new purchase.
Rob.

ABC · 25-11-2004, 07:37 AM

I think one of the reasons that the WRX, and now the MPS, have top mount intercoolers is to cut down on repair costs. Even a slight bingle on the front will mash the intercooler which will cost extra $$$ to fix and car manufacturers can't afford the bad repair rating. Aftermarket modders can do what they like.

geetee · 25-11-2004, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Weight: 1650 kg.

:shock: pretty big likes!!!

BigBoyLemonade · 25-11-2004, 11:19 AM

Well I hope they are using a water to air intercooler cause there is no vent for a air to air unless they have stolen the design from the eunos 800

fruitbat38 · 25-11-2004, 11:34 AM

And power split of between 100% fwd to 50-50, depending on conditions and how vigorously the car is being driven. :?

Does that mean if your on the edge of understearing it through a corner its gonna give you a push from behind. Could be fun :shock:

$55,000 price tag, umm not for me. But there could be Mazda 3 or RX8 awd Turbo's

I hope it sells well, so Mazda do more like it, but cheaper and lighter

MrShadow · 25-11-2004, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fruitbat38

I hope it sells well, so Mazda do more like it, but cheaper and lighter

What, like mabey an MPS MX-5 or SP23?? Sweeet!

joe_mazda · 27-11-2004, 05:31 AM

MPS 3 is looking a lot more zoom zoom:

http://www.autocarmag.com/news_article.asp?na_id=212367

2006 is a long way off, but i may get one :wink:

4WD, Turbo, and 300+hp to be had sounds good to me

Of course i wont be buying it brand new, i know all about depreciation prices :lol:

Better get saving :roll:

mrpayner · 27-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Just found this thread over at Mazda6Club.com.. Mazdaspeed Thread

56K warning..

AP

arden · 27-11-2004, 09:02 PM

IMO , i think its a ugly car.
Doesnt do it for me.,

I like the idea of a MPS 3.

fruitbat38 · 27-11-2004, 10:40 PM

From the carmag article, it looks like mazda 3 mps wont be awd, :cry:

joe_mazda · 28-11-2004, 08:48 AM

:cry: :?

bugger, oh well you win some you lose some :lol:

tidy protege · 28-11-2004, 10:11 AM

I love the idea of a twin turbo all wheel drive mazda 6, but I have to say the thing looks bloody ugly my old have a luxury sport and I have to say that it is a much more attractive car.

And if they were to drop the engine in drive train in the initial it would only have been a matter of time before the olds would buy one, but now it is looking more and more likely that they will be driving liberty gt or the other ones with the boxer 6 im not sure what they are called.

geetee · 28-11-2004, 10:23 AM

i like older cars anyway, all these new things look pretty much the same to me!!! :? gimme a retro ride anyday!!!! :P 8)

24-11-2004, 04:42 PM	#1
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	MPS looking a bit sexy! http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/ar...;bg=1&pp=0

24-11-2004, 05:55 PM	#3
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	Hmm.. i was unsure of the bonnet initially too, but then i discovered that the MPS has a top mount IC.. so it's perfectly functional to have it. No doubt it'll get re-plumbed by some people and a larger one put in the front... .. and a bigger turbo.. .. and some better wheels.. .. and a freer exhaust.. When does it stop.. :wink: AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

24-11-2004, 06:32 PM	#5
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	i think it's bloody ugly! top mount! what the bloody hell were they thinking! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

24-11-2004, 08:02 PM	#6
MrShadow Senior Time-waster Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Airborne somewhere in Aus... Car: 2005 SP23 Hatch Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: MrShadow	The look could grow on me. But top-mount IC, WTF?? There aint even any vents/scoop in the bonnet. I like the sound of an MPS 3, but probably not the price tag. __________________ Gimme a caffeine drip and I'll be right.... Confuscias say "man who go to sleep with itchy bottom, wake up with smelly finger"

24-11-2004, 08:54 PM	#7
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Probably ducted like a HC Luce. To do a front mount efficiently (with minimum lag) you would need to design the shortest possable route for the plumbing, all this on in existing engine bay. This is the cost effective compromise. If you don't like the $55k price tag imagine what it would be if Mazda had to redesign almost everything to accomodate. If it had a scoop like a WRX people would critisize it for looking too much like a WRX. You just can't win. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

24-11-2004, 06:15 PM	#4
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	Not keen on the top mount intercooler myself, nor on spending $55K on a car that is only going to be modified........ Next please?

24-11-2004, 10:34 PM	#8
tinter Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: melbourne Car: Liberty GT and SP23 Posts: 93	One of my mates has already ordered the Victorian plates "ZOOMPS" in anticipation of his new purchase. Rob. __________________ Car Tint Pty. Ltd. Setting the standard in window tinting for the last 30 years.

25-11-2004, 07:37 AM	#9
ABC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 625 View Photos By: ABC	I think one of the reasons that the WRX, and now the MPS, have top mount intercoolers is to cut down on repair costs. Even a slight bingle on the front will mash the intercooler which will cost extra $$$ to fix and car manufacturers can't afford the bad repair rating. Aftermarket modders can do what they like. __________________ ABC - Andy 1996 Manual V6 Noble Green Hatch FS: $11,500 1992 Manual SOHC Red BG Hatch

25-11-2004, 11:19 AM	#11
BigBoyLemonade The Architect Join Date: Jul 1998 Location: Canberra, ACT Car: AUSDM S6 RX7 Posts: 1,600 View Photos By: BigBoyLemonade	Well I hope they are using a water to air intercooler cause there is no vent for a air to air unless they have stolen the design from the eunos 800 __________________ Tony Formally known as Lantis and Xedos Infinite Networks- Creative Web design and powerful online application solutions

25-11-2004, 11:34 AM	#12
fruitbat38 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Car: 93 BG Astina, stock Posts: 204	And power split of between 100% fwd to 50-50, depending on conditions and how vigorously the car is being driven. :? Does that mean if your on the edge of understearing it through a corner its gonna give you a push from behind. Could be fun :shock: $55,000 price tag, umm not for me. But there could be Mazda 3 or RX8 awd Turbo's I hope it sells well, so Mazda do more like it, but cheaper and lighter __________________ I didn't like my tail-lights, so I replaced them with ones from an Aston Martin DB7.

27-11-2004, 05:31 AM	#14
joe_mazda Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 156 View Photos By: joe_mazda	MPS 3 is looking a lot more zoom zoom: http://www.autocarmag.com/news_article.asp?na_id=212367 2006 is a long way off, but i may get one :wink: 4WD, Turbo, and 300+hp to be had sounds good to me Of course i wont be buying it brand new, i know all about depreciation prices :lol: Better get saving :roll: __________________ Popuplights.co.uk - Mazda 323f/Astina BG Info, Pics and Tuning

27-11-2004, 12:00 PM	#15
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	Just found this thread over at Mazda6Club.com.. Mazdaspeed Thread 56K warning.. AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

27-11-2004, 09:02 PM	#16
arden Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Car: Suby Posts: 1,280 View Photos By: arden	IMO , i think its a ugly car. Doesnt do it for me., I like the idea of a MPS 3.

27-11-2004, 10:40 PM	#17
fruitbat38 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perth, WA, Australia Car: 93 BG Astina, stock Posts: 204	From the carmag article, it looks like mazda 3 mps wont be awd, :cry: __________________ I didn't like my tail-lights, so I replaced them with ones from an Aston Martin DB7.

28-11-2004, 08:48 AM	#18
joe_mazda Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 156 View Photos By: joe_mazda	:cry: :? bugger, oh well you win some you lose some :lol: __________________ Popuplights.co.uk - Mazda 323f/Astina BG Info, Pics and Tuning

28-11-2004, 10:11 AM	#19
tidy protege Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: maitland nsw 15 mins from newcastle Car: wrx Posts: 879 View Photos By: tidy protege	I love the idea of a twin turbo all wheel drive mazda 6, but I have to say the thing looks bloody ugly my old have a luxury sport and I have to say that it is a much more attractive car. And if they were to drop the engine in drive train in the initial it would only have been a matter of time before the olds would buy one, but now it is looking more and more likely that they will be driving liberty gt or the other ones with the boxer 6 im not sure what they are called.

28-11-2004, 10:23 AM	#20
geetee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Car: A Mazda 323F BJ Sport. Posts: 1,064 View Photos By: geetee	i like older cars anyway, all these new things look pretty much the same to me!!! :? gimme a retro ride anyday!!!! :P 8) __________________ www.club323f.com http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbgar...do=view&id=192

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