The compact, lightweight body makes the Mazda3 the ideal foundation for a performance car. Already extremely rigid, the chassis has been specially reinforced to offer greater stiffness. So even during the most demanding driving, accurate handling is assured.
Suspension has also been uprated in line with performance. Both the MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear set-ups boast higher rate springs, stiffer dampers and larger diameter roll bars than standard. With a 60% increase in roll stiffness, the MPS promises control and agility in every corner.
The 6-speed transmission is built for excitement too. Triple cone synchronisers on first, second and third gears and a double-cone synchroniser on fourth mean fast, clean shifts are yours to enjoy all the way through to sixth. And when you get to sixth you’ll savour quiet, relaxed cruising and improved fuel economy.
To make sure every drive is gripping, a Limited Slip Differential has been included. By optimising the distribution of torque between the driven front wheels, traction is maximised for predictable, linear control through corners.
Brakes are just as reassuring. Large diameter 4-wheel discs guarantee there’s all the stopping power you need to match the performance. Exhilaration & control - Mazda3 MPS gives you plenty of both.
Driving thrills are never far away in the Mazda3 MPS. The Direct Injection Spark Ignition (DISI) turbocharged engine delivers huge torque in the low to mid rev range. With 85% of torque on tap from just 2000rpm, powerful thrust is yours in an instant. It’s made possible by an advanced direct injection system coupled with a durable, lightweight turbocharger, virtually eliminating turbo lag. Direct injection also enables a higher compression ratio of 9.5:1, helping to improve fuel economy. You’ll be glad to know that the environment also benefits from this system. An incredibly fine fuel mixture prevents misfire and allows delayed ignition, creating a higher exhaust gas temperature. This heats the catalytic converter more quickly, boosting efficiency and lowering emissions.
But it’s the performance that really turns up the heat. Thanks to an electronically controlled turbo boost system and drive-by-wire throttle, 190 kilowatts of power and 380 Newton metres of torque are at your command. And with all that power comes total control. Intake volume and boost pressure are managed to ensure smooth, linear torque delivery. Torque application is optimised to provide appropriate take off power. This also means response through the steering wheel is always controlled and precise.
