Performance Review: Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mazda 6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Mazda 6 has a 2261cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The 6 shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 6's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1665 kgs (3670 lbs) this makes the Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mazda 6 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 2261cc 16V St4 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 280 lb-ft (379.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mazda 6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (178.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mazda 6.

The Mazda 6 has a Power to weight ratio of 153.7 bhp per ton and 168.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 6 competing with the 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 Turbo (178.5 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Honda NSX 3.0 V6 Auto (178.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mazda 6 generating around 168.1 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Audi A3 S3 2.0 Turbo S-Tronic (193.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.0 V8 (193.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.6 secs, this made the Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the or the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs). This Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T is also faster than the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the and the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 6 and the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12

When talking about the performance of the Mazda 6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.67 secs @ 93.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 3.0L V12 (14.62 secs), the 1998 Toyota Mark II 2.5 Tourer V (14.62 secs), and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (14.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T has a maximum speed of 149mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 6 equals the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Mazda 6 MPS 2.3T then how about the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (160 mph), the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (160 mph), or the 2009 Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 (160 mph).

Related Links:

2007 6 Rivals List.

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