NEW MAZDA 6 "Spy Pics"
03-21-2007, 11:43 AM
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The front of the New 6 also appears to be "Huge"...thicker/higher from ground to top of hood to comply with pedestrian safety regulations...like all cars the bigger, squarer, blunt front end.
03-21-2007, 12:53 PM
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any chance this'll be in NY?
03-21-2007, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
and this engine has already been modified by mazda for its use. it will be a ford block with mazda's top end. remeber that the mzr engines started as ford engines. also remember that this duratec 3.5 has already been shown with FI over 400 hp. take a look at the exhaust in those pics- i bet there's some power hiding there already.
thanks ash i have been waiting for new pics to pop up for awhile.
thanks ash i have been waiting for new pics to pop up for awhile.
03-21-2007, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by apc_monk
Well the car is still looking pretty good, but the back end just looks huge to me. I know the back window of my 6 is hard to see out of.
I imagine it will now need back up sensors so idiots don't run over their kids.
I imagine it will now need back up sensors so idiots don't run over their kids.
03-22-2007, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ASH8
The front of the New 6 also appears to be "Huge"...thicker/higher from ground to top of hood to comply with pedestrian safety regulations...like all cars the bigger, squarer, blunt front end.
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03-22-2007, 12:06 PM
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I agree, but, look at the new Mazda 2, with a more extensive use of high strength thinner and lighter steel Mazda have saved 100 pounds, and if you have ever physically seen the current Mazda 2 you would think where and how can they do this as they are very light already.
So, I think you will see the same extensive use of HS Steel in the NEW Mazda 6, so weight gain will probably be minimal....if any.
So, I think you will see the same extensive use of HS Steel in the NEW Mazda 6, so weight gain will probably be minimal....if any.
03-22-2007, 12:12 PM
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yes, that is probably the only way of lightening a car. By cleaver engineering or by use of lighter weight materials, which is more expensive! I am glad that mazda chose to go with the more expensive steel in a entry level car. You cant really find any car cheaper than a mazda2!!
I hope you are right ASH8, and i do have some confidence in mazda that the new 6 wont be gaining weight like other new cars.
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I hope you are right ASH8, and i do have some confidence in mazda that the new 6 wont be gaining weight like other new cars.
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03-22-2007, 12:51 PM
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Interestingly enough , this web article from Drive.com http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37031
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So that still leaves New York in just over a week or so. will mazda not show something new there? or will they bring the 2 and all the concepts with them?
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Mazda has only just unveiled its next-generation 2 light car, and the second-generation 6 will follow in just a few months with a public launch at September’s Frankfurt motor show.
03-22-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
Interestingly enough , this web article from Drive.com http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37031
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So that still leaves New York in just over a week or so. will mazda not show something new there? or will they bring the 2 and all the concepts with them?
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So that still leaves New York in just over a week or so. will mazda not show something new there? or will they bring the 2 and all the concepts with them?
03-22-2007, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
Interestingly enough , this web article from Drive.com http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Ar...rticleID=37031
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