Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in
Track: Front
1505 mm 59.3 in
Track: Rear
1510 mm 59.4 in
Length
4470 mm 176 in
Width
1770 mm 69.7 in
Height
1340 mm 52.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.66
Ground clearance
125 mm 4.9 in
Kerb weight
1350 kg 2976 lb
Fuel capacity
65 litres 14.3 UK Gal 17.2 US Gal
Cylinders
RC-2
Displacement
2.6 litre2616 cc(159.638 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.00:1
Fuel system
SFi
Maximum power(JIS)
235.2 PS (232.0 bhp) (173 kW)@ 8250 rpm
Specific output
88.7 bhp/litre1.45 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(JIS)
216.0 Nm (159 ft?�·lb) (22 kgm)@ 5500 rpm
Specific torque
82.57 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Mazda
Code
13B-MSP
Coolant
Water
Unitary capacity
1308 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
Y
CO2 Emissions
247.0 g/km
Power-to-weight
171.85 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front
Transmission
6M
Top gear ratio
0.79
Final drive ratio
4.78
Model code
ABA-SE3P
year
2008
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