Mazda readies 6-based STi and EVO competitor

Mazda has long been known for cars that are fun to drive— not necessarily because they are fast, but because of
superb handling dynamics. Well you can forget about them not being fast anymore, because the big M is preparing a
276-hp Mazda 6 for a mid-2005 entry into the so-called rally wars division that is currently dominated by the Subaru
Impreza WRX STi and Mitsubishi Evolution VIII. The above prototype was photographically nabbed testing out the
twin-turboed 2.3-liter four cylinder that drives all four 18-inch wheels. What else you should know: the torque
produced will be in the 265 lb./ft. range, plus a six-speed gearbox will be standard issue. Dear September: you bring
falling leaves, snazzy sweaters, and this speedy 6’s debut at the Paris Auto Show, under the MPS or MazdaSpeed
appellation. Please arrive soon. Love, Autoblog.

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