2008 Mazda MAZDA3

Horsepower: 148 @ 6500 144 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft): 135 @ 4500 132 @ 4500
Weight: 2780 2795 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Compact ...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 Manual w/OD

MSRP: $13,022 - $13,895

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"Reconnaissance is the most important part of any rally," says Targa first-timer McRae. "It allows us to focus on when we will need to drive flat out and where it will be possible to conserve the car and tyres."

Team mate Rick Bates is lining up for his sixth assault on Targa. He’s on a mission to better his 2007 result - an outstanding 10th outright - and says he’s got the equipment and the knowledge to do it.

"The team learnt a lot from last year’s event," says Bates. "With one Targa in the Mazda3 MPS under our belts we’re all a lot more educated in terms of vehicle preparation and conservation during the event."

"Personally, I’m feeling more confident behind the wheel now that I’ve spent more time in the car. I have a better understanding of exactly how the Mazda3 MPS handles Targa’s tricky and changing road conditions."

Ready the Targa Army

Targa Tasmania’s racing regulations require that the Mazda3 MPS rally car remain essentially standard. That means both Mazda3 MPS race cars will compete with standard audio equipment, power windows and carpets and upholstery intact.
Suspension springs, shock absorbers, brake pads, seats, belts and the steering wheel have been replaced. A PCD roll cage, racing seats with five-point safety harnesses, fire extinguishers and navigating equipment have been added for competition.

Additional ventilation is allowed to the brake discs of the Mazda3 MPS, and mufflers and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may also be modified. Catalytic converters must remain standard. The engine, gearbox, differential and drivetrain are also standard.

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Interior

Exterior

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/122
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 144 @ 6500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 132 @ 4500

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.31
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.84
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.31
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.97
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.76
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.17
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.11

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 24
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 32

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.9

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2795

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : E-type Multi-link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.9 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.4 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P195/65HR15
• Rear Tire Size : P195/65HR15
• Spare Tire Size : T115/70D15

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Steel
• Rear Wheel Material : Steel
• Spare Wheel Material : Steel

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.6
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.9
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 34.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 14.5

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 103.9
• Length, Overall (in) : 177.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.1
• Height, Overall (in) : 57.7
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.2
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 59.6
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 4.8
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Trunk Volume (ft�) : 11.5

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 94.3
• Front Head Room (in) : 38.1
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.1
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.9
• Front Hip Room (in) : 53.8
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.0
• Second Leg Room (in) : 36.3
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 54.0
• Second Hip Room (in) : 52.5

Summary

• Vehicle Name : MAZDA3
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * *

Side Driver: * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Rebate:

Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.

Financing Incentive Min: 1.9

Financing Incentive Max: 4.9

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: mazdausa.com

Resource Date: 11/01/2007

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Child Safety Locks
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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