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Mazda 3 2.3 MPS Extreme

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mazda 3 2.3 MPS Extreme

4-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2261 cm3 / 138.0 cu in / 138.0 cu in, 210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp @ 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm, 576.3 N·m / 425.1 lb·ft / 425.1 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 9.9 l/100km / 28.5 mpg-UK / 23.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MazdaIssued from2008
Model3 2.3 MPS ExtremeIssued until
Serie3Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMazda Motor Corp.CountryJP,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)290 l / 10.24 cu ft / 10.24 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2662 l / 94.01 cu ft / 94.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1229 l / 43.40 cu ft / 43.40 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1485 kg / 3274 lb / 3274 lb
Width1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity425 kg / 937 lb / 937 lb
Wheelbase2650 mm / 104.3 in / 104.3 inGross (max.) weight1910 kg / 4211 lb / 4211 lb
Track frontTowing weight800 kg / 1764 lb / 1764 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.21 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)16.5 kW / 22.1 hp / 22.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEngine displacement2261 cm3 / 138.0 cu in / 138.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power210.0 kW / 281.6 hp / 281.6 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm
AspirationMax. torque576.3 N·m / 425.1 lb·ft / 425.1 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)84.0 kW / 112.6 hp / 112.6 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output92.9 kW/l / 2.041 bhp/cu in / 2.041 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque254.9 N·m/l / 2.23 lb·ft/cu in / 2.23 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio192.6 kW/ton / 145.9 bhp/ton / 145.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.9 l/100km / 28.5 mpg-UK / 23.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions232 g/km / 373 g/mi / 373 g/mi (est.)
  Range556 km / 345 mi / 345 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/45-R18Tyres rear215/45-R18
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mazda 3 2.3 MPS Extreme

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