2010 Mazda 3 MPS

Sharing the spotlight in Geneva is the next generation Mazda 3 MPS, one of the world's most powerful front-wheel drive compact cars. Take the new Mazda 3 Hatchback as the base and rises to new levels of driving excitement with an update of 2.3 liters MZR DISI turbo petrol engine, increased body rigidity and a deposit evolved suspension. To do this, add their unique signs and materials to deliver a new generation of compact insignia is more fun to drive and own the current model.

At the top of their high level of performance - one of the best in the category - the new Mazda 3 MPS is Mazda developed according to long-term vision for technology development. Mazda engine and catalyst for advanced technology: the new model has an ability to optimize the delivery, use less fuel and have cleaner emissions than the previous model Mazda 3 MPS.

Design - The most expressive and dynamic design

The subject of design for the new Mazda 3 in the so-called development team to evolve the model of the visual identity to create a sporty, more aggressive appearance. The end result is a more emotional design that has the athlete, the new lightweight compact Mazda 3 Hatchback to a new level of refinement in sport.


Exterior design

Front

A new air intake for the intercooler is inserted in the center of the new Mazda 3 MPS hood, hinting at the power underneath. The front and front fender designs are exclusive to MPS, while subtle intonation added to the surface and the exterior lines give a dynamic and expressive style. The front grille and lower bumper sections of the black metallic paint finish. These are framed by cylindrical bi-xenon headlights and round fog lamps, to emphasize the car's premium (standard or option, depending on market).

Silhouette and the rear

To the sides, subtle wedge shape and a lateral curvature lines, along with a low spoiler side, accentuate the sporty car, low center of gravity. The view from the rear has a large rear spoiler floating (depending on market) that stocks look set initiated by the new interface and added that the covenant of the aggressive image. LED tail lamps have an internal lens that adds a sense of greater transparency when the lights are not lit.

A segment is best for the aerodynamic performance

The new Mazda 3 MPS has an exterior design that follows the current model at the top of aerodynamic performance. Starting with the new Mazda 3 Hatchback 5-door, which has one of the lowest segment of the coefficients of drag, MPS developers added a number of features optimized for external aerodynamic efficiency. These include large front and rear, a floating rear roof spoiler and front under spoiler. The result is the aerodynamic performance that provides stability and easy control in the direct transport, changing lanes or overtaking other vehicles at high speeds. The shape of the door and mirrors were also keeping in mind the aerodynamic efficiency, while the more rigid strips around the door, providing improved sealing of the doors to reduce wind noise.

Wheels and tires

Mazda introduces all-new 18-inch (18 x 7.5J), aluminum alloy wheels designed exclusively for the Mazda 3 MPS with the same design as the Mazda RX-8 wheels. They have a strong three-dimensional shape that helps the car look agile and aggressive when viewed from the side.

Interior Design

Front seating area

The dashboard of the new Mazda 3 MPS is designed to provide a broad feeling in the front. This is combined with a large center console and driver oriented, wrap-around cockpit with just the right feeling of snugness. Demanding calculation applies to the design of the inclination of the center console and in the positioning of the gearshift lever is closest to the driver.

New turbo boost gauge

The blackout hoodless separate speedometer and tachometer express sportsmanship through its design. The tachometer red MPS has a logo and a needle that travels 260 degrees, compared with 190 degrees of rotation in other models of Mazda 3. The toolkit for the new MPS also includes an LED indicator of turbo boost placed between the counters, thus increasing the car's high-performance feel.

Semi-bucket front seats

The new semi-bucket front seats MPS provides a great fit and exceptional support of the torso and thigh, a duty on a car of this sport. The front edge of the cushion expands to fit better under the thighs, and the length of the seat extends to provide greater support. The MPS has a unique tapestry of black with a red seam and graphic design in red.

Materials and color

The developers were careful in the selection of materials and finishes for the interior that excite the driver and passenger each time you take a seat in the car. Black is the color pattern used throughout the interior, while the seats and upholstery fabric is an organic red graphic design. This unique design-MPS is spread over in red with the increase of the inner seam of athleticism on the steering wheel, seats, door trim, lever start, and the center armrest.

Powertrain - exhilarating driving and Euro Stage V Compliance

The power and easy-to-control torque characteristics of the new Mazda 3 MPS turbo gasoline engine combined with an optimized gear ratio that ensures smooth functioning of changing sport. This corresponds to a rigid body, a suspension system with damping force majeure, the Mazda electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPAS) and specially tuned brakes. Together, they offer a package of high performance with precision, controllable handling, powerful braking and it is fun to drive on a daily basis.

Engine - High-performance DISI technology

The new Mazda 3 MPS is powered by the Mazda MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo, a high-power line 4-cylinder gasoline engine. This engine has been upgraded and now acclaimed offers a maximum power of 191 kW/260 hp at 5500 rpm and the same generous maximum torque of 380 Nm at 3000 rpm that the current model. This represents one of the world's highest level of performance in a front engine front-wheel drive sport compact.

Compact High Performance

Linking with a turbocharged direct injection allows the engine to achieve performance that is on par with a higher displacement engine. Achieving a proper balance between lightweight and high rigidity through the effective use of high tensile strength of steel plates - including 1480 MPa ultra high-tensile steel - the new MPS frame easily compatible with the maximum speed of 250 km / h and acceleration from 0 - 100 km / h in just 6.1 seconds.

Reduce fuel consumption and Euro Stage V

However, the new Mazda 3 MPS also offers surprisingly good environmental performance and fuel efficiency of a vehicle with this kind of power. Optimization of aerodynamics helping reduce fuel consumption of 9.7L/100 km in the previous model to 9.2L/100 km in the new Mazda 3 MPS. Also recently introduced is the world's first single, nanotechnology, rapid reaction catalyst under the floor, which offers cleaner emissions and Euro V stage performance.

High torque direct injection

The latent heat of vaporization generated by the MZR 2.3L Turbo when atomized fuel is injected directly into a cylinder at pressures up to 11.5 MPa reduced the temperature in the combustion chamber (in-cylinder cooling effect) and improving the mix air-fuel efficiency of freight. Compared with turbo engine fuel injection through the regular intake ports, this method increases the torque of the new Mazda 3 MPS for a maximum of around 10 percent around 3000 rpm. This shows a good pair of flat profile with a lot of power that is easy to control by a single scroll turbo-charger. The heat exchanger is the same size as the previous model, but the new air intake mounted on the hood provides a stable supply of cold air that ensures better cooling.

Advanced Torque Management

The stiffness of the left and right drive shafts is optimized to minimize torque steer. Optimization engine to help make this powerful and high torque front-wheel drive vehicle easier to handle when you can enjoy a sports car. These measures include the intake volume and boost pressure control which suppresses sudden torque peaks smooth, linear torque characteristics and steering angle sensors (all arts).

6-speed manual transmission

The transfer of the new Mazda 3 MPS uses a compact, three-axis design keeps the total length of it as a 5-speed manual transmission. Use an extensive list of value that can fully exploit the great pair of Banda DISI Turbo engine, sixth team that contributes to a more relaxed journey and improved fuel economy when driving at high speed. Each gear is set at a higher speed of gears in the previous model. Of particular interest is the natural feeling of displacement between the first and second gear as the car picks up speed and the good feeling of successive turns, while the acceleration.

Triple-cone synchronizers for first, second and third gears and a double cone synchronizer for fourth gear optimize the amount of force necessary to make changes and establish the appropriate balance between a short, responsive and pleasant sensation of stroke gearshift operation. In addition, it uses the transmission of low viscosity fluid, which reduces the effort required to change when the engine is cold.

Chassis - safe and predictable

High body rigidity and specially tuned suspension

Based on the highly rigid body of the Mazda 3 Hatchback 5-door, the new version adds MPS reinforcements inside the front hood member gussets to reinforce the joints between the rear suspension towers and rear floorboard, and employs a large Member tunnel. These and other local reinforcements effectively increase the rigidity and improve the new body dynamics model robustness.

Suspension system

The coil spring rates of the MacPherson Strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension have been modified exclusively for the MPS. Special pitch to support the high power of the MPS and provide the satisfaction of driving also includes the introduction of larger diameter stabilizer in the new base model Mazda 3 and a larger space for the stabilizer mounts for greater linearity coil . Special shock absorbers for the increase in MPS and combining the strength of the buffer with coil springs and stabilizers for greater roll stiffness in the base model.

Newly developed tires

Dunlop 225/40R18 tires for the MPS are wider than the previous model. By improving the adhesion of the tire, the rigidity of the side walls and the damping force - along with the systems that support the entry of tires, including the body stiffness, suspension stiffness, steering stiffness and support - the new Mazda 3 MPS offers an answer with more direct feel and a strong sense of unity between driver and car. The result is a sports car that is more accurate than the previous model, even at high speeds. Offers a better response, greater stability and a flat ride with less rolling, even when entering or crossing curves strong corrugated road surfaces. To this end, a comprehensive high-speed driving tests were conducted at the Nürburgring in Germany.

Steering updates EHPAS

The new Mazda 3 MPS now employs three very rigid mounting bushings steering gear instead of the two used in the previous model. The system also features electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPAS), which adjusts the control according to vehicle speed and steering angle for precise sound for an exceptional response to steering wheel operation feel. Control is set for the most accurate vehicle speed, providing a lighter feeling to slower speeds and a more firm feeling that inspires confidence at high speeds. Address is direct and strong in just 2.7 turns lock to lock.

Strong brakes and new electronic braking assistance

Large diameter 320 mm ventilated disc brakes at the front and 280 mm solid discs at the rear combined with an 8 +9 inch tandem brake booster and 1 inch diameter master cylinder large to realize powerful and stable braking. Electronic brake assist system replaces the previous mechanical and four-wheel ABS and DSC are also standard equipment.

Mazda 3 MPS dimensions and specifications of the EU
Dimensions
Length: 4505 mm
Overall height: 1460 mm
Overall width: 1770 mm
Wheelbase: 2640 mm
Pisa (front / rear): 1535 mm / 1520 mm
Luggage capacity: 300 liters with a Bose ® system
Train: FWD
Engine: 2.3 liters MZR DISI Turbo
Displacement: 2261 cm3
Bore x stroke: 87.5 mm x 94.0 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 l
Max. Output: 260 hp (191 kW) at 5,500 rpm
Max. Torque: 380 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Fuel consumption
Combined: 9,2 l / 100 km
Urban: 13.5 l / 100 km
Extra urban: 7.5 l / 100 km
Ranking of Euro V Stage
Exhaust system: single-nanotechnology
Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
Differential: Torque sensing limited slip differential
Performance
Max. speed: 250 km / h
0-100km / h (EU): 6.1 s
Address: Electro-hydraulic assisted system
In turn lock to lock: 2.7
Min turning 11 m
Suspension, front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear: Multi-Link
Coil spring rates, front: D26.8 N / mm
Coil spring rate, rear: D29.9 N / mm
Shocks, Front Twintube
Rear shock: Monotube
Stabilizer diameter, front: 26 mm
Stabilizer diameter, rear: 25 mm
Front type, diameter ventilated discs, 320 mm
Type of rear brake, diameter solid discs, 280 mm
Coefficient of drag: 0.32 Cd
Brake booster: 8 "+ 9" great reinforcement tandem and 1 "diameter master cylinder
Tires, wheels: Dunlop 225/40 R18, 18x7.5J