2013 Mazda Speed3 6 speed

Overview

The words , that best describe the 2013 Mazdaspeed3 are performance., adrenaline rush and suburb handling.. Mazdaspeed3 body style gives you the utility of a four-door and the versatility of a hatchback. If speed is your thing then the Mazda Speed3 is for you!

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Cornering lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • 2 front headrests
  • 2 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Self-leveling headlights
  • Tire pressure monitoring

Driving Impression

RIDE AND HANDLING:

The MazdaSpeed3′ is a rocket ship on wheels. The suspension is harsh but handles superbly! The car corners well on the 225/40R18 Dunlops and the 180 mph speedometer says it all.

Under the Hood

PERFORMANCE:

The Speed3 2.3-liter motor develops an impressive 263 horsepower (at 5500 rpm) and a whopping 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm. Direct fuel injection allows the higher compression and the intercooler turbocharger develops power at your fingertips. The six-speed transmission is easy to shift.

The EPA mileage is respectable for the out put of the motor, which is 18 city, 25 highway;

Inside

COMFORT:

The Speed3 interior is highlighted with gauges that are brightly-backlit in white on a black and red background. They are easier to read than with the old ones that had a red illumination. The interior has many curves in its design and is highlighted with functionality. Information and climate system displays are situated near the base of the windshield; audio and navigation are controlled through a touch screen in the center stack. Two simple knobs in the center stack control climate. Interior materials are very basic, which are highlighted with soft-touch synthetic interior panels, synthetic upholstery with manual seat controls including driver’s cushion height, a leather-rimmed steering wheel manually adjustable for tilt and reach, and metal-and-rubber pedals with a left foot rest. There are audio, cruise, and information controls on the steering wheel.

Front seat comfort and support are good. The rear seat offers good space for the two adults positions and easy access. The rear seatback folds 60/40 for those times when cargo is the only thing you are transporting.

Outside

APPEARANCE:

The front grinning happy face grille has to go as it takes away from the total appearance of the Speed3. The hood is highlighted with a functional hood scoop that feeds the intercooler. The rear end speaks speed with the wing spoiler at the rear of the roof. The front fenders are slightly flared to accommodate the larger wheels and tires. A sculpted rear bumper and twin exhausts highlight the rear end.

Summary

Mazda’s Mazdaspeed3 has a lot character and is worth a test drive if you are in the market for a reasonably price speed machine.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 9.1 in. (69.1 in.)

HEIGHT 4 ft. 9.9 in. (57.9 in.)

LENGTH 14 ft. 9.4 in. (177.4 in.)

GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 4.7 in. (4.7 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 0.2 in. (60.2 in.)

REAR TRACK 4 ft. 11.6 in. (59.6 in.)

WHEEL BASE 8 ft. 7.9 in. (103.9 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 38.1 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 53.7 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 42.0 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 54.9 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 52.2 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 37.7 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 36.2 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 54.0 in.

Weights and Capacities

EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 111.6 cu.ft.

DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.30 Cd

CURB WEIGHT 3048 lbs.

CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 17.0 cu.ft.

MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 42.8 cu.ft.

Drive Train

DRIVE TYPE Front wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 6-speed manual

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L

CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)

CYLINDERS Inline 4

VALVES 16

VALVE TIMING Variable

TORQUE 168 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm

HORSEPOWER 167 hp @ 6000 rpm

TURNING CIRCLE 34.2 ft.

Suspension

  • McPherson strut front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • Four-wheel independent suspension
  • Front and rear stabilizer bar

Warranty

BASIC 3 yr./ 36000 mi.

DRIVETRAIN 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

ROADSIDE 3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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