Mazda 3 MPS Extreme
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
It’s kind of fitting that towards the end of the current Mazda’s model rim, they trot out the ultimate 3. It’s the brandchild of Alan Horsley, a Mazda Motorsport nutter who loves tinkering in the toolshed to build wicked wheels.
Based on the already well-endowed Mazda 3 MPS, the extreme model adds more power enhanced suspension, bigger wheels and brakes and revved-up interior. Subtle engine upgrades deliver 10 percent more power than a standard MPS 20 percent more torque as well as improved dynamics and luxury features. Maximum output from the direct injection turbo 2.3 litre, four-pot is rated at 210KW/425Nm instead of 190 kW (255 hp) and it all goes through the front wheels. (more…)