In terms of performance, power comes from Mazda's MZR 2.3-liter DISI turbocharged engine that produces 263 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. Although the engine is unchanged from the previous model, the new Mazdaspeed3 rides on a significantly reworked chassis which features a firmer suspension with stiffer springs and higher damping rates. The company's engineers also installed a beefier steering rack for improved feel as well as a new electronically-controlled brake assist system to reduce stopping distances. … [Read more...] about U.S. Spec Mazdaspeed3 Debuts in New York
