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| Left to Right: Prewett-3rd, Kohls-1st, Read-2nd |
For more information on Lloyd Read and the championship series, visit:
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Read Takes 2nd Place at Infineon Raceway, Sears Point California
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Lloyd Read Widens Lead in SCCA Formula Car Championship
Read said, "Laguna Seca this weekend went well. I qualified 2nd in the first race and was leading into turn 2 but then got passed in turn 4. I was then battling for 2nd when I had a gearbox issue and another car got around me. So I knuckled down and re-passed him 2 laps later and drove on to the end of the race."
"The second race I qualified 2nd again but was only .01 off the pole time! So close! The race started and I was 2nd for 5 laps until we had a safety car. On the restart we changed positions 3 times in one straightaway dogging around slower cars. I was now forth coming out of turn 2 and was pissed. So I made a move into turn 3 and took 3rd back. Then 1 lap later I pressured the guy in 2nd into making a mistake and he spun in turn 10. I drove to the checkered flag in 2nd."
"Next race for me is Portland , Oregon in 2 weeks in the Formula Car Challenge."
Great racing, Lloyd. Good luck in Portland.
For more information on Lloyd Read and the championship series, visit:
LloydReadRacing.com
worldspeed.com
Facebook.com/Lloyd-Read-Racing
wikipedia.org/Star_Mazda_Championship
StarMazda.com/
FormulaCarChallenge.com
Friday, June 10, 2011
Maaco Sponsored Formula Mazda Crashes
WCFE Round 4 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from Lloyd Read on Vimeo.
The Maaco sponsored Lloyd Read Formula Mazda is still in the hunt for the FE Championship but as this video shows, it was forced to retire during Round 4 of the series. Read spins early in the race then, amazingly, retakes most of the cars in the field. Sadly, as Read attempts a pass in Turn 2, he is forced off the track, spins and is hit by another car. Suspension damage puts the car out of the race.
See Read in his faster Pro Formula Mazda this weekend at Infineon Raceway, Sears Point for the Formula Car Challenge by Goodyear:
Date: June 11-12, 2011
Time: 8:00 - 6:00
"Our" car races 3:30 Sat., 4:00 Sun.
Place: Infineon Raceway, Sears Point
http://www.lloydreadracing.com/Schedule.html
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Driver's Seat Video of Race Winner at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca
This is video from the driver's seat of the Lloyd Read-Maaco car as it wins at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca on May 29, 2011.
For more info, visit:
LloydReadRacing.com
Facebook.com/Lloyd-Read-Racing
StarMazda.com/
FEWestCoast.com/
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Join Maaco at Infineon Raceway June 11-12, 2011
Friends,
Lloyd Read is racing one of the formula cars that Maaco sponsors at Infineon Raceway, Sears Point next weekend. Expect to see Lloyd at Indy or Formula 1 in the next couple of years. He finished 3rd in the Formula E Championship last year (his rookie season). Last week at Laguna Seca he set a new course record during qualifying then won his race!
The next race is the Formula Car Challenge presented by Goodyear. This will be in the more powerful Pro Formula Mazda. Read is 2nd in the standings so far.
We hope to see you there!
Date: June 11-12, 2011
Time: 8:00 - 6:00
"Our" car races 3:30 Sat., 4:00 Sun.
"Our" car races 3:30 Sat., 4:00 Sun.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tips for Saving Fuel
If you're not ready to buy a more efficient car can save money in a number of ways in any car you drive. Cars.com provides the tips and dispels the myths.
Revitalize Classics
The biggest fuel savings comes not from hybrid technology but from the old standards: carpooling and public transportation. If you and a trade fair friend or neighbor to travel to and from work, you can reduce your fuel consumption by about 50 percent. No other step will save you much money. So if you have two cars in the car park of the family, leaving a thirst in the garage as often as possible.
Transit saves fuel, and perhaps. It also reduces congestion, saves all fuels. Help yourself and everyone else to be part of the solution.
Get him out
Weight is fuel economy's natural enemy, so removing unnecessary items - or people - from your car can translate into actual fuel savings.
Get the Leadfoot Out
You can save fuel immediately what is going to easily run the pedal. Jack rabbit starts and full-throttle acceleration to significantly increase fuel consumption. It 's all a matter of degree: Light acceleration saves more than moderate acceleration.
Top speed also plays a part. Most vehicles are most efficient when cruising in top gear for their relatively low speeds. For example, a machine for the five-speed transmission would be more effective than the fifth gear is 40-55 mph. air resistance increases exponentially with speed, so you increase the pace at this stage, fuel economy drops dramatically. On the train trip computer that shows the instantaneous and average fuel economy are extremely accurate. Watch this and learned to ride a penny-pinching ways.
An ounce of prevention
Keep your tires properly inflated and your engine right is essential for the effective conduct. Under-inflated tires can reduce your fuel consumption by full miles per gallon. (Get the tire pressure from the sticker on your car's doorjamb or the owner's manual, not the sidewall.) Even if your car seems to work well, confusion Check Engine light could represent a dead oxygen sensor or other emissions control problem that causes the vehicle to waste several miles per gallon.
Open windows or air conditioning?
It is an ancient mystery. (Unlike a car heater, which uses free engine heat to warm the cabin, air conditioner robs engine power and reduces fuel consumption.) So, which approach is better? Sorry, but it is not as simple as one of them.
If your car has been sitting in the sun and is warmer than the air outside, lasting a few minutes with the windows open to cool it. So if you click on the highway, close 'em up and turn the A / C. Aerodynamics are more important at high speeds, so if you are not over 35 or 40 mph, open windows will not make much difference. It also depends on the vehicle. Detriment to drive with the windows down is greater, said in a Chevy Corvette, which has excellent aerodynamics, than in a Hummer who ... no. The same applies to convertibles, you will burn less fuel with the top up.
Keep It Smart
Speaking of aerodynamics, roof carriers and bike racks and ski racks do not do any favors - even if they are empty. If you keep all your cargo inside the car, you can slip through the wind better. It also eliminates its after-market add-ons such as drivers and bug window and sunroof cuffs. By design, these work items, empty the aerodynamics. Sure, bug entrails is a windshield are gross, but are not known to pay for fuel.
Premium or regular?
Reduced costs less octane, but you must use it? Most modern cars that require premium fuel can run on regular gasoline without knocking or a long sentence. Technically, it makes the car less efficient, but not to the point, cancel the cost savings from the cheaper fuel quality. NOTE: This is true of cars for which premium is recommended, not required. If in doubt, search for terms such as "Best Performance" and "recommended" versus "only" or "necessary." If your car has a turbocharger or a compressor, you should probably stick with premium fuel. Of course, if your car calls for regular gasoline, there is no reason to run it on something more octane.
Revitalize Classics
The biggest fuel savings comes not from hybrid technology but from the old standards: carpooling and public transportation. If you and a trade fair friend or neighbor to travel to and from work, you can reduce your fuel consumption by about 50 percent. No other step will save you much money. So if you have two cars in the car park of the family, leaving a thirst in the garage as often as possible.
Transit saves fuel, and perhaps. It also reduces congestion, saves all fuels. Help yourself and everyone else to be part of the solution.
Get him out
Weight is fuel economy's natural enemy, so removing unnecessary items - or people - from your car can translate into actual fuel savings.
Get the Leadfoot Out
You can save fuel immediately what is going to easily run the pedal. Jack rabbit starts and full-throttle acceleration to significantly increase fuel consumption. It 's all a matter of degree: Light acceleration saves more than moderate acceleration.
Top speed also plays a part. Most vehicles are most efficient when cruising in top gear for their relatively low speeds. For example, a machine for the five-speed transmission would be more effective than the fifth gear is 40-55 mph. air resistance increases exponentially with speed, so you increase the pace at this stage, fuel economy drops dramatically. On the train trip computer that shows the instantaneous and average fuel economy are extremely accurate. Watch this and learned to ride a penny-pinching ways.
An ounce of prevention
Keep your tires properly inflated and your engine right is essential for the effective conduct. Under-inflated tires can reduce your fuel consumption by full miles per gallon. (Get the tire pressure from the sticker on your car's doorjamb or the owner's manual, not the sidewall.) Even if your car seems to work well, confusion Check Engine light could represent a dead oxygen sensor or other emissions control problem that causes the vehicle to waste several miles per gallon.
Open windows or air conditioning?
It is an ancient mystery. (Unlike a car heater, which uses free engine heat to warm the cabin, air conditioner robs engine power and reduces fuel consumption.) So, which approach is better? Sorry, but it is not as simple as one of them.
If your car has been sitting in the sun and is warmer than the air outside, lasting a few minutes with the windows open to cool it. So if you click on the highway, close 'em up and turn the A / C. Aerodynamics are more important at high speeds, so if you are not over 35 or 40 mph, open windows will not make much difference. It also depends on the vehicle. Detriment to drive with the windows down is greater, said in a Chevy Corvette, which has excellent aerodynamics, than in a Hummer who ... no. The same applies to convertibles, you will burn less fuel with the top up.
Keep It Smart
Speaking of aerodynamics, roof carriers and bike racks and ski racks do not do any favors - even if they are empty. If you keep all your cargo inside the car, you can slip through the wind better. It also eliminates its after-market add-ons such as drivers and bug window and sunroof cuffs. By design, these work items, empty the aerodynamics. Sure, bug entrails is a windshield are gross, but are not known to pay for fuel.
Premium or regular?
Reduced costs less octane, but you must use it? Most modern cars that require premium fuel can run on regular gasoline without knocking or a long sentence. Technically, it makes the car less efficient, but not to the point, cancel the cost savings from the cheaper fuel quality. NOTE: This is true of cars for which premium is recommended, not required. If in doubt, search for terms such as "Best Performance" and "recommended" versus "only" or "necessary." If your car has a turbocharger or a compressor, you should probably stick with premium fuel. Of course, if your car calls for regular gasoline, there is no reason to run it on something more octane.
Top 10 Fun-to-Drive Cars
Do not be fooled: the sports cars are fun to drive, but not only cars that can provide the excitement behind the wheel. No need to sacrifice rear seat or a monthly fee so steep that you eat only ramen noodles to enjoy driving your car. We have a detailed model of 1910, that are fun beyond all expectations. Some are sports cars, while others are families or first home. What have the excellent performance that sets them apart from competitors.
Won't Break the Bank
2011 Ford Mustang
The Mustang has always been fun to drive, in a raw, muscle-car way. The 2011 is so much more refined that it now competes with what most people consider to be sports cars. It gets the nod because it beat the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in our comparison test and because the V-6 model's 305 horsepower and 31 mpg highway are staggeringly good for the price.
2011 Mazda3
Affordable cars are becoming better performers, and the Mazda3 stands among the best. Spot-on steering, strong brakes and responsive drivetrains will make the daily commute a bit of fun. Want more? The turbocharged MazdaSpeed3 hits 60 mph in a blistering 5.2 seconds — muscle-car numbers from a hatchback that's less than $24,000.
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
From its specs alone, you might be wondering how the Miata made this list. It has a four-cylinder engine, and at 158 hp it doesn't sound like it would be a driver's car. Numbers don't always tell the whole story, and with the Miata, driving is believing. Great balance, precise steering and an available short-throw manual shifter all contribute to an exceptional driving experience at an affordable price.
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Fuel-Efficient Enjoyment
2011 Honda CR-Z
Add a hybrid powertrain to a small, lightweight sport coupe and you get what could be called the first sport hybrid for the masses. The all-new CR-Z has three selectable drive modes. One is for maximum mileage, but Sport mode completely changes the driving dynamics for a sportier ride. For the driving enthusiast, that's the mode that will be on all the time.
2011 Mini Cooper
The 37-mpg Cooper is among the best-handling front-wheel-drive cars around. Don't let its modest 121 hp fool you: On sweeping curves, you can put the hatchback into four-wheel drifts. Excellent handling need not require extra power, but if you want it, the turbocharged Mini Cooper S moves out.
Family-Friendly
2011 Mazda CX-9
Having a family vehicle doesn't mean you can't enjoy road trips and carpools. The CX-9 is one of many three-row crossovers on the market, but it's the only one that exudes sportiness from all angles, including the driver's seat. The steering is precise, and the engine is no slouch, even when the crossover is loaded down with kids and cargo.
2010 Suzuki Kizashi
The Kizashi is as fun to drive as it is to say. Smaller and nimbler than the reigning family cars, it packs road manners and ride quality that are both a cut above. The Kizashi is a refreshing break from the suburban troupe of Toyota, Honda and Ford sedans. If your neighbors ask why you got a Suzuki, a quick ride should turn them into believers.
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
The little-known Tiguan is an exceptionally fun-to-drive compact crossover. The base front-wheel-drive trim level comes with a manual transmission, which Honda's and Toyota's models lack. Also, it has the excellent turbocharged four-cylinder with direct injection that has breathed new life into many Volkswagen models. Its relatively short wheelbase makes it nimble, feeling more like a car than SUV.
Fun, Bar None
2011 BMW 3 Series/M3
The BMW 3 Series is legendary in enthusiast circles for good reason. It's an entertaining driver's car, and the one we'd take in a heartbeat to attack our favorite back roads. The high-powered M3 is a track-ready variant that doesn't give up any of the base model's commendable ride comfort. Many automakers have tried to copy the 3 Series formula; some have come close, but none have equaled it.
2010 Porsche Cayman S
Frankly, we could fill half this list with Porsche models. Porsche is about performance, which equals fun. Why the Cayman? Because it's one of the most affordable Porsches, second only to its roadster sister, the Boxster. The 911 is so unflappable that it's almost boring to drive unless you're on a racetrack. The Cayman is fun to drive in normal circumstances, especially in its S form.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Lloyd Read Wins SCCA Race at Laguna Seca!
Maaco Fremont sponsored Lloyd Read sets track record and goes on to win the SCCA SFR Championship race at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca, California in his Formula Mazda. This comes after his 2nd Place finish at Infineon Raceway, Sears Point in March. Congratulations Lloyd! Next race is June 11-12, 2011, again at Infineon Raceway.
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| First Place Lloyd Read at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca in Maaco sponsored Formula Car |
In the second race of the day Read again looked great, passing much of the field before tangling with another car in Turn 2 at the mid-point of the race. He was quickly able to clear his car from oncoming traffic and get back on the track only to discover that damage to his rear suspension prevented him from finishing.
For more information on Lloyd Read and the championship series, visit:
- LloydReadRacing.com
- worldspeed.com
- Facebook.com/Lloyd-Read-Racing
- wikipedia.org/Star_Mazda_Championship
- StarMazda.com/
- FormulaCarChallenge.com
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Maaco Fremont Sponsors Lloyd Read in SCCA Formula Mazda Championship
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| Maaco Fremont sponsors Lloyd Read & his Pro Formula Mazda |
Maaco-Fremont paints the carbon fiber parts for Read's car.
For more information on Lloyd Read and the championship series, visit:
- LloydReadRacing.com
- worldspeed.com
- Facebook.com/Lloyd-Read-Racing
- wikipedia.org/Star_Mazda_Championship
- StarMazda.com/
- FormulaCarChallenge.com
Thursday, April 28, 2011
CAR SHOW Mazda MX-5 Super Light Version
Mazda MX-5 Super Light version, a show car that captures the pure essence of the most popular roadster in the world, will make its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which runs from September 15 to 27, 2009.
20 years of success around the globe, the Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seater sports cars in the world. Frankfurt, Mazda introduces the affordable new roadster with an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 version of Super Light, which is devoted to the study of Mazda's Frankfurt, Germany. A pure show car, we need a light mechanical, Mazda is known for the next level, to improve the driving characteristics, handling, fuel economy and emissions of CO 2. This is combined with a radical aspect requires windscreen and sporty chassis settings Roadster pure driving pleasure.
The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight version will be announced at the Mazda press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, September15 at 12:45 local time.
20 years of success around the globe, the Mazda MX-5 is the best-selling two-seater sports cars in the world. Frankfurt, Mazda introduces the affordable new roadster with an all-new show car, the Mazda MX-5 version of Super Light, which is devoted to the study of Mazda's Frankfurt, Germany. A pure show car, we need a light mechanical, Mazda is known for the next level, to improve the driving characteristics, handling, fuel economy and emissions of CO 2. This is combined with a radical aspect requires windscreen and sporty chassis settings Roadster pure driving pleasure.
The new Mazda MX-5 Superlight version will be announced at the Mazda press conference in Hall 3.1, Stand A7, September15 at 12:45 local time.
THE 2010 MAZDASPEED3
It is an unwritten law of nature. When both parents have children more often than not, their offspring will be completely different. You'll have the father's eyes, the nose a second mom. Some are moderate, happy and always smiling, and others, well - they will be wrong. Enter the 2010 all-new MAZDASPEED3. From a distance it may look like his brother Mazda3 with its five-point grille and flowing lines, but a minute behind the wheel to prove otherwise.
For 2010, the blends five-door MAZDASPEED3 functionality of the new Mazda3 5-door with bolder, more aggressive styling and exhilarating performance to meet the needs of driving enthusiasts with an active lifestyle. Report award-winning 2.3-liter MZR DISI Turbo, the new MAZDASPEED3 is based on the legendary performance of the original while adding a new look and better handling.
Expressive design and dynamic
The design of the all-new MAZDASPEED3 identity transforms from sports to create a more aggressive appearance. The result is a more emotional design of sport, the nature of agile all-new Mazda3 5-door to a new level.
The MAZDASPEED3 is easily distinguished from his brothers and sisters. From the front, where a lower air dam and fog lamps round Professionals, black metal grille. The hood scoop is now home to an intercooler to improve the cooling of fresh air, and front fenders flared to contain large car tires.
From the side view is the new 18 x 7.5 aluminum wheels-inch single, but modeled on highly carved, expressive and very easy, 19-inch forged wheels on the RX-8 R3. Sculpted side skirts and a lower price also give reasons for loss MAZDASPEED3. From behind twice larger exhaust tips, a rear apron painted the same as the black metal grille and a higher roof-mounted rear spoiler to give it.
Nagare design inspiration and continues to define the outside in the cockpit, including the coordination of colors and materials chosen to excite the driver and passengers every time you sit down. Black is the color of the opening used throughout the interior, while the seats and the fabric is finished with organic red graphic. This unique design MAZDASPEED3 is distributed everywhere, with red stitching reinforce the interior sports steering wheel, seats, door trim, shifter boot and armrest.
The scoreboard in the new Mazdaspeed3 is designed to provide a feeling of space while displaying critical information in height and depth in the dashboard near the driver's field of vision and focus. The instrument cluster for the all-new MAZDASPEED3 also includes a new LED Turbo Boost gauge located between the meter.
The driver's seat is critical for all high performance cars. Without a strong lateral support, you can lose focus, control and precision necessary to truly enjoy driving. Completely new MazdaSpeed3 seats are designed to provide such support without compromising the comfort of everyday life.
Dazzling performance
The all-new Mazda MAZDASPEED3 continue to use 2.3L MZR DISI Turbo award winning engine. Providing 263 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm, it makes MAZDASPEED3 car's original performance the most powerful front-wheel drive under $ 25,000, and is still one of more powerful engines in its category today.
Where there is no need to add strength, the development team focused on exploiting the power effectively. Engine power is itself consistent with a hood scoop installed intercooler, intercooler will not only improve the air flow grill mounted intercooler auto channel last year, but also to leave the room for the grilled fresh air duct to power the engine intake. Breathing cold air to improve efficiency, as well as adding real-world performance and fuel economy.
Gears of compact gearbox with three trees was also revised, with the second gear to 5 gets all a bit higher to make better use of abundant torque of the motor. The spacing of new gear and engine calibration is refined focus on providing more linear power delivery smooth. The advanced torque management that minimizes torque by adjusting the torque based on angle and steering gear have also been adjusted. The new gears give more torque to be used in lower gears while maintaining torque at an affordable level.
It behaves like a Mazda
The body of the new MazdaSpeed3 will benefit from efforts to strengthen key elements of the structure. The use of high strength and ultra-high security steel structures, such as bumpers and side impact bars has almost doubled in these areas as well as stronger and lighter. Suspension mounting points are all the rigidity of the use of thicker sheet of high stress and the use of flexible solder bond, which combines a hybrid technique combines the traditional position of structural adhesive joints. The torsional stiffness around the rear suspension mounts have improved by about two percent, while the drop across the tailgate has reduced by almost 40 percent.
In general, a more rigid structure allows firmer suspension settings, without compromising ride comfort. In the case of the new MazdaSpeed3, the firmer the suspension was made stiffer springs, high damping rates, and check the mounting points of the front stabilizer bar to reduce the deformation of the sleeve and to increase the efficiency bar. Along with a larger, more high grip 225/40R18 Dunlop SP Sport 2050 high-performance tires, new suspension settings MazdaSpeed3 married in a quiet comfortable ride control every day.
sense of direction and intervention have improved over the 3-point rigid fixation of the steering rack, compared with the previous system of 2 points. The power steering pump was also removed from the engine and is now powered by an electric motor. This electro-hydraulic steering assist (EHPAS) reduces parasitic resistance on the engine temperature decreases steering fluid, and allows greater flexibility for the development team to make the steering feel. rigid steering feel at high speed can now be done without suffering heavy steering at low speed
Brake feel hard braking has been improved through the improvement of care of the mechanical braking system electronic control. Brake Assist shortens the braking distance in panic stop situations by applying brake pressure at the moment of hesitation that most drivers have at this point after the first step on the brake. The new electronic control system is preferable to distinguish between panic stop situations, and truth, for example, braking hard for turn 11 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Features & Options - All you want, nothing that need not
2010 MazdaSpeed3 is loaded all the goodies driving enthusiasts want to, but not everything that adds unnecessary weight. Standard features and equipment are variable intermittent windshield wipers, aerodynamic antenna on the roof, illuminated vanity mirrors, electroluminescent gauges, aluminum pedals, MAZDA SPEED brand, black / red cloth seats, door trim, furniture, carpets, strips, black / red decorative panel and dual-zone air conditioning. Available MazdaSpeed3 Tech Edition offers advanced keyless start button, compact navigation system, color satellite Sirius six months of free service, ring the alarm, six-CD changer and Bose ® Centerpoint ® Surround Sound - five surround system designed to BOSE ® cooperatively, which improves the listening experience with digital amplifier, noise and Technology 10, strategically located, premium speakers.
Because the weight and pain of the structure could compromise the pure driving experience, the MAZDASPEED3 is available with an optional sunroof.
The MAZDASPEED3 is the third model in 2010 Mazda3 lineup, joining the Mazda3 5-door, which made its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year and 4-door sedan that made its world debut at the Salon Auto Los Angeles In November of last year.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer support service to Mazda USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through over 850 retailers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada and Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
2010 MAZDASPEED3 a glance:
Outside
The design is based on a completely new look Mazda3 5-door, advanced and sporty, aggressive
A new air intake to maximize the efficiency of the heat exchanger
front fender and front bumper designs exclusively MAZDA SPEED
The participation of the sections of the grille and the bumper smaller black metallic paint
A wedge, curved lines of nature on the side panels and a half looking over the spoiler for the lowest center of gravity
New, high-floating rear spoiler
New wheels 18 "aluminum alloy with the design theme in three dimensions as the Mazda RX-8 R3 wheels
Interior
driver-oriented dashboard design, the spacious, wrap-around, sporty feel
A new speedometer with a red logo MAZDA SPEED
New LED pulse meters between the pilot
semi-bucket seats, with fit
Cushions in base color with black and red graphic design red stitching
Black interior with red graphic design organic throughout the seam of the cab and red for the steering wheel, boot, door trim, center console
Powertrain
Acclaimed MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo produced strong 263 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm
In-cylinder direct injection realizes cooling from ca. Pair of 10 percent more than traditional turbo-engine intake
Top speed is 155 kmh
World first nanotechnology single catalyst reduces the amount of precious metals needs
Advanced control boost pressure to remove the sudden torque peaks for the linear torque development
Driving on the left and right trees optimized to minimize torque
Torque-sensing limited slip differential pair (LSD) standard
Specially designed gearbox 6-speed manual gearbox with wider than before
Triple-cone synchronizers for first gear, second and third and a double cone synchronizer for fourth gear for optimized shift operation
low viscosity transmission fluid reduces the effort of moving when the engine is cold
Chassis & Safety
Special reinforcements inside front cover of the bellows members, and a member of the great tunnel increased body rigidity
Custom coil springs rates MacPherson front suspension and rear multi-link suspension
stabilizers larger diameter spans more than roll up linearity
Special shock absorber damping force to contribute more to greater roll stiffness
Now there are three control device very hard to install the bushings are used in place of the previous two models to better respond to the operation of the steering wheel
New Dunlop tires over 18 inches with a better grip, stiffer sidewalls and the damping force and more direct steering feel stronger one-a-car-sense
electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPAS)
Large-diameter 12.6-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 11-inch solid rear discs, 8 +9- inch tandem brake booster and 1 inch for large diameter master cylinder is a powerful and stable braking
Brake newly introduced electronic support added four-wheel ABS and DSC Series
For 2010, the blends five-door MAZDASPEED3 functionality of the new Mazda3 5-door with bolder, more aggressive styling and exhilarating performance to meet the needs of driving enthusiasts with an active lifestyle. Report award-winning 2.3-liter MZR DISI Turbo, the new MAZDASPEED3 is based on the legendary performance of the original while adding a new look and better handling.
Expressive design and dynamic
The design of the all-new MAZDASPEED3 identity transforms from sports to create a more aggressive appearance. The result is a more emotional design of sport, the nature of agile all-new Mazda3 5-door to a new level.
The MAZDASPEED3 is easily distinguished from his brothers and sisters. From the front, where a lower air dam and fog lamps round Professionals, black metal grille. The hood scoop is now home to an intercooler to improve the cooling of fresh air, and front fenders flared to contain large car tires.
From the side view is the new 18 x 7.5 aluminum wheels-inch single, but modeled on highly carved, expressive and very easy, 19-inch forged wheels on the RX-8 R3. Sculpted side skirts and a lower price also give reasons for loss MAZDASPEED3. From behind twice larger exhaust tips, a rear apron painted the same as the black metal grille and a higher roof-mounted rear spoiler to give it.
Nagare design inspiration and continues to define the outside in the cockpit, including the coordination of colors and materials chosen to excite the driver and passengers every time you sit down. Black is the color of the opening used throughout the interior, while the seats and the fabric is finished with organic red graphic. This unique design MAZDASPEED3 is distributed everywhere, with red stitching reinforce the interior sports steering wheel, seats, door trim, shifter boot and armrest.
The scoreboard in the new Mazdaspeed3 is designed to provide a feeling of space while displaying critical information in height and depth in the dashboard near the driver's field of vision and focus. The instrument cluster for the all-new MAZDASPEED3 also includes a new LED Turbo Boost gauge located between the meter.
The driver's seat is critical for all high performance cars. Without a strong lateral support, you can lose focus, control and precision necessary to truly enjoy driving. Completely new MazdaSpeed3 seats are designed to provide such support without compromising the comfort of everyday life.
Dazzling performance
The all-new Mazda MAZDASPEED3 continue to use 2.3L MZR DISI Turbo award winning engine. Providing 263 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm, it makes MAZDASPEED3 car's original performance the most powerful front-wheel drive under $ 25,000, and is still one of more powerful engines in its category today.
Where there is no need to add strength, the development team focused on exploiting the power effectively. Engine power is itself consistent with a hood scoop installed intercooler, intercooler will not only improve the air flow grill mounted intercooler auto channel last year, but also to leave the room for the grilled fresh air duct to power the engine intake. Breathing cold air to improve efficiency, as well as adding real-world performance and fuel economy.
Gears of compact gearbox with three trees was also revised, with the second gear to 5 gets all a bit higher to make better use of abundant torque of the motor. The spacing of new gear and engine calibration is refined focus on providing more linear power delivery smooth. The advanced torque management that minimizes torque by adjusting the torque based on angle and steering gear have also been adjusted. The new gears give more torque to be used in lower gears while maintaining torque at an affordable level.
It behaves like a Mazda
The body of the new MazdaSpeed3 will benefit from efforts to strengthen key elements of the structure. The use of high strength and ultra-high security steel structures, such as bumpers and side impact bars has almost doubled in these areas as well as stronger and lighter. Suspension mounting points are all the rigidity of the use of thicker sheet of high stress and the use of flexible solder bond, which combines a hybrid technique combines the traditional position of structural adhesive joints. The torsional stiffness around the rear suspension mounts have improved by about two percent, while the drop across the tailgate has reduced by almost 40 percent.
In general, a more rigid structure allows firmer suspension settings, without compromising ride comfort. In the case of the new MazdaSpeed3, the firmer the suspension was made stiffer springs, high damping rates, and check the mounting points of the front stabilizer bar to reduce the deformation of the sleeve and to increase the efficiency bar. Along with a larger, more high grip 225/40R18 Dunlop SP Sport 2050 high-performance tires, new suspension settings MazdaSpeed3 married in a quiet comfortable ride control every day.
sense of direction and intervention have improved over the 3-point rigid fixation of the steering rack, compared with the previous system of 2 points. The power steering pump was also removed from the engine and is now powered by an electric motor. This electro-hydraulic steering assist (EHPAS) reduces parasitic resistance on the engine temperature decreases steering fluid, and allows greater flexibility for the development team to make the steering feel. rigid steering feel at high speed can now be done without suffering heavy steering at low speed
Brake feel hard braking has been improved through the improvement of care of the mechanical braking system electronic control. Brake Assist shortens the braking distance in panic stop situations by applying brake pressure at the moment of hesitation that most drivers have at this point after the first step on the brake. The new electronic control system is preferable to distinguish between panic stop situations, and truth, for example, braking hard for turn 11 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
Features & Options - All you want, nothing that need not
2010 MazdaSpeed3 is loaded all the goodies driving enthusiasts want to, but not everything that adds unnecessary weight. Standard features and equipment are variable intermittent windshield wipers, aerodynamic antenna on the roof, illuminated vanity mirrors, electroluminescent gauges, aluminum pedals, MAZDA SPEED brand, black / red cloth seats, door trim, furniture, carpets, strips, black / red decorative panel and dual-zone air conditioning. Available MazdaSpeed3 Tech Edition offers advanced keyless start button, compact navigation system, color satellite Sirius six months of free service, ring the alarm, six-CD changer and Bose ® Centerpoint ® Surround Sound - five surround system designed to BOSE ® cooperatively, which improves the listening experience with digital amplifier, noise and Technology 10, strategically located, premium speakers.
Because the weight and pain of the structure could compromise the pure driving experience, the MAZDASPEED3 is available with an optional sunroof.
The MAZDASPEED3 is the third model in 2010 Mazda3 lineup, joining the Mazda3 5-door, which made its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show earlier this year and 4-door sedan that made its world debut at the Salon Auto Los Angeles In November of last year.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer support service to Mazda USA, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico through over 850 retailers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada, Inc., located in Ontario, Canada and Mexico by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.
2010 MAZDASPEED3 a glance:
Outside
The design is based on a completely new look Mazda3 5-door, advanced and sporty, aggressive
A new air intake to maximize the efficiency of the heat exchanger
front fender and front bumper designs exclusively MAZDA SPEED
The participation of the sections of the grille and the bumper smaller black metallic paint
A wedge, curved lines of nature on the side panels and a half looking over the spoiler for the lowest center of gravity
New, high-floating rear spoiler
New wheels 18 "aluminum alloy with the design theme in three dimensions as the Mazda RX-8 R3 wheels
Interior
driver-oriented dashboard design, the spacious, wrap-around, sporty feel
A new speedometer with a red logo MAZDA SPEED
New LED pulse meters between the pilot
semi-bucket seats, with fit
Cushions in base color with black and red graphic design red stitching
Black interior with red graphic design organic throughout the seam of the cab and red for the steering wheel, boot, door trim, center console
Powertrain
Acclaimed MZR 2.3L DISI Turbo produced strong 263 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm
In-cylinder direct injection realizes cooling from ca. Pair of 10 percent more than traditional turbo-engine intake
Top speed is 155 kmh
World first nanotechnology single catalyst reduces the amount of precious metals needs
Advanced control boost pressure to remove the sudden torque peaks for the linear torque development
Driving on the left and right trees optimized to minimize torque
Torque-sensing limited slip differential pair (LSD) standard
Specially designed gearbox 6-speed manual gearbox with wider than before
Triple-cone synchronizers for first gear, second and third and a double cone synchronizer for fourth gear for optimized shift operation
low viscosity transmission fluid reduces the effort of moving when the engine is cold
Chassis & Safety
Special reinforcements inside front cover of the bellows members, and a member of the great tunnel increased body rigidity
Custom coil springs rates MacPherson front suspension and rear multi-link suspension
stabilizers larger diameter spans more than roll up linearity
Special shock absorber damping force to contribute more to greater roll stiffness
Now there are three control device very hard to install the bushings are used in place of the previous two models to better respond to the operation of the steering wheel
New Dunlop tires over 18 inches with a better grip, stiffer sidewalls and the damping force and more direct steering feel stronger one-a-car-sense
electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPAS)
Large-diameter 12.6-inch ventilated front disc brakes and 11-inch solid rear discs, 8 +9- inch tandem brake booster and 1 inch for large diameter master cylinder is a powerful and stable braking
Brake newly introduced electronic support added four-wheel ABS and DSC Series
History Of Mazda Sougé
The year is 2030 and 18-year-old Max is out of Mazda Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) facility just outside Los Angeles. This is where he will collect his new car - that he designed with the help of Mazda Designer Virtual Web Site. Finally a car that is realistic because it is exotic. It is perfect in Max every sense - the splendid form of packaging is absolutely perfect.
During the global recession of 2008, Los Angeles, the city is already known in the creative industries, began to see a new movement of young entrepreneurs. When many of the traditional engines in economic crisis, the need and the emerging technology was dictated by the new economic model. For example, the turn of the century, the music industry was shocked when the young-enabled technology has created a record and share them with their computers at home. Similarly, the Los Angeles became the center for children of 16-23 years to create their own brands and products for the production of 3D software on the desktop. Educational institutions began restructuring the curriculum to teach the "micro-production" model of entrepreneurship. Never before had so many brands and products. This has just started the virtual world through the web - evolution of the Internet.
Mazda quickly realized. Given the slow historical development of the automotive industry and compares it to the young and agile movement, Mazda began assembling a new outlet for creative design and production. A new Web site-based virtual reality - VMazda.com - was created and is now home to an unprecedented level of entrepreneurship and creative expression of young people. VMazda is a playground design that allows young fans to experience, create and share their dreams of cars in a virtual world for free. Mazda design guides users through a mentor to several areas of design to create a successful brand of Mazda vehicles. VMazda acts as a reservoir of talent for identifying future designers and Mazda has eliminated the need for clinics to customers. customers and future trends of the mass are identified simultaneously.
Max has been using since last year slowly VMazda create and refine your dream car with Talvin, one of the Mazda design mentors available. With guidance from Talvin, Max has created a compact two-seater sports, before placing the driver's seat and center, despite its mesh wrapping around the surface of the driver's seat. With this new type of rapid manufacturing, the vehicle Max has no limits when it comes to shapes and surface treatment. If Max can dream, can do it!
Sustainable composite mesh surfaces offer strength, stiffness, and translucency (high visibility), while being an aesthetic of Mazda products. Max wants a car that is as exciting to drive as it is convenient for his daily needs. The extra space is for his girlfriend and he chose to add a small storage area for the models he carries around his company's product design office. A unique asymmetric is created, with a graceful S-curve to define the architectural space of the cut. Max now has enough income to put his car in virtual reality and heads eagerly to his closest site DDM where his car is quick to sustainable materials grown on site. Once there, Max watches his animals are born. The design was created by Max is incorporated into standard components such as cell Mazda wheel electric energy storage, which also serves as the floor.
Max has signed a contract with Mazda is similar to that with his cell phone. Because production costs have been greatly reduced, it will pay a low price for his new car (about $ 2,000 in 2010 dollars). What price to pay for the physical property (like an iPhone or Blackberry). During this two-year contract that will pay a monthly bill exceeding the energy used to drive his car (including AT & T or Sprint). After two years, max back in a factory Mazda DDM and "renewal" of his car if he wants. All materials in the car will be reused to create another new car depending on his needs and desires.
Max gets into his new car - a minimum of lightweight sports coupe. It is highly detailed and artfully proportioned. Most digital devices for communication and information are now integrated into clothing and fashion accessories. Accordingly, Mazda eliminate unnecessary and expensive equipment inside for driver-focused, lightness. The interior contains only the essential: seats, steering throttle wheel, and a display surface. Every penny spent to produce a Mazda will create a racing experience like. Max acceleration on the highway, as acres and acres of grain and fields of sustainable bamboo race ...
During the global recession of 2008, Los Angeles, the city is already known in the creative industries, began to see a new movement of young entrepreneurs. When many of the traditional engines in economic crisis, the need and the emerging technology was dictated by the new economic model. For example, the turn of the century, the music industry was shocked when the young-enabled technology has created a record and share them with their computers at home. Similarly, the Los Angeles became the center for children of 16-23 years to create their own brands and products for the production of 3D software on the desktop. Educational institutions began restructuring the curriculum to teach the "micro-production" model of entrepreneurship. Never before had so many brands and products. This has just started the virtual world through the web - evolution of the Internet.
Mazda quickly realized. Given the slow historical development of the automotive industry and compares it to the young and agile movement, Mazda began assembling a new outlet for creative design and production. A new Web site-based virtual reality - VMazda.com - was created and is now home to an unprecedented level of entrepreneurship and creative expression of young people. VMazda is a playground design that allows young fans to experience, create and share their dreams of cars in a virtual world for free. Mazda design guides users through a mentor to several areas of design to create a successful brand of Mazda vehicles. VMazda acts as a reservoir of talent for identifying future designers and Mazda has eliminated the need for clinics to customers. customers and future trends of the mass are identified simultaneously.
Max has been using since last year slowly VMazda create and refine your dream car with Talvin, one of the Mazda design mentors available. With guidance from Talvin, Max has created a compact two-seater sports, before placing the driver's seat and center, despite its mesh wrapping around the surface of the driver's seat. With this new type of rapid manufacturing, the vehicle Max has no limits when it comes to shapes and surface treatment. If Max can dream, can do it!
Sustainable composite mesh surfaces offer strength, stiffness, and translucency (high visibility), while being an aesthetic of Mazda products. Max wants a car that is as exciting to drive as it is convenient for his daily needs. The extra space is for his girlfriend and he chose to add a small storage area for the models he carries around his company's product design office. A unique asymmetric is created, with a graceful S-curve to define the architectural space of the cut. Max now has enough income to put his car in virtual reality and heads eagerly to his closest site DDM where his car is quick to sustainable materials grown on site. Once there, Max watches his animals are born. The design was created by Max is incorporated into standard components such as cell Mazda wheel electric energy storage, which also serves as the floor.
Max has signed a contract with Mazda is similar to that with his cell phone. Because production costs have been greatly reduced, it will pay a low price for his new car (about $ 2,000 in 2010 dollars). What price to pay for the physical property (like an iPhone or Blackberry). During this two-year contract that will pay a monthly bill exceeding the energy used to drive his car (including AT & T or Sprint). After two years, max back in a factory Mazda DDM and "renewal" of his car if he wants. All materials in the car will be reused to create another new car depending on his needs and desires.
Max gets into his new car - a minimum of lightweight sports coupe. It is highly detailed and artfully proportioned. Most digital devices for communication and information are now integrated into clothing and fashion accessories. Accordingly, Mazda eliminate unnecessary and expensive equipment inside for driver-focused, lightness. The interior contains only the essential: seats, steering throttle wheel, and a display surface. Every penny spent to produce a Mazda will create a racing experience like. Max acceleration on the highway, as acres and acres of grain and fields of sustainable bamboo race ...
MAZDA5 2011
Hiroshima, Japan and the Mazda Motor Corporation with the world premiere of the new Mazda5 (known as Mazda Premacy in Japan) in the press day of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show on 2 and 3 March 2010. Embracing dynamic and elegant design Nagare new Mazda5 CO2 emits about 15 percent less than the current model, with Mazda's "call in" system idle stop, an engine with direct injection gasoline and other technologies. European sales of new Mazda5 will begin in fall 2010.
The new Mazda5 has an emotional design that blends elegance with a dynamic spirit. It will be the first production model to fully adopt Mazda Nagare Mazda (which means "flow" in Japanese) idiom, that finds its inspiration in the beauty of nature in flux. Nagare design have appeared in parts of the latest production models and has already been demonstrated by a series of concept cars. The design of the new Mazda5 is achieved excellent aerodynamic performance with an excellent drag lift and balance. To meet the demands of large customers, it also provides a high degree of functionality, two sliding rear doors and seating for many. This includes a center seat karakuri second line that can be converted into a versatile storage space. With more sporty driving and smooth, the new Mazda5 reacts precisely to driver commands, so that the whole family travel in comfort and safety.
Based on long-term vision for technology development, Zoom Zoom, Mazda is working to improve the environmental performance of their products. Whether in traffic or cruising on the highway, the new Mazda5 2.0-liter direct fuel injection and i stop significantly reduces CO2 emissions through the effective combination of i-stop combustion efficiency provided by high direct injection and optimize a six-speed manual transmission ratio. The new Mazda5 cuts CO2 emissions by 15 percent over the model it replaces, and offers a comfortable ride with performance characteristics of linear and smooth. Now is one of the greenest vans of its kind in Europe.
The Green new Mazda5 is to further improve its other power sources available, including the 1.8L petrol engine combined with a manual six-speed transmission.
Commenting on the concept, Hideki Matsuoka, Mazda5 Program Manager, said: "All the new Mazda5 meet many of today's customers in a single model, we offer a competitive environmental performance necessary to intervene in the market with the development of our distinctive, emotional design Mazda5 excellent sliding rear doors and a number of provisions to sit, e.. offers great amenities and a constant linear motion, which accurately reflects the driver intends. "
The new Mazda5 has an emotional design that blends elegance with a dynamic spirit. It will be the first production model to fully adopt Mazda Nagare Mazda (which means "flow" in Japanese) idiom, that finds its inspiration in the beauty of nature in flux. Nagare design have appeared in parts of the latest production models and has already been demonstrated by a series of concept cars. The design of the new Mazda5 is achieved excellent aerodynamic performance with an excellent drag lift and balance. To meet the demands of large customers, it also provides a high degree of functionality, two sliding rear doors and seating for many. This includes a center seat karakuri second line that can be converted into a versatile storage space. With more sporty driving and smooth, the new Mazda5 reacts precisely to driver commands, so that the whole family travel in comfort and safety.
Based on long-term vision for technology development, Zoom Zoom, Mazda is working to improve the environmental performance of their products. Whether in traffic or cruising on the highway, the new Mazda5 2.0-liter direct fuel injection and i stop significantly reduces CO2 emissions through the effective combination of i-stop combustion efficiency provided by high direct injection and optimize a six-speed manual transmission ratio. The new Mazda5 cuts CO2 emissions by 15 percent over the model it replaces, and offers a comfortable ride with performance characteristics of linear and smooth. Now is one of the greenest vans of its kind in Europe.
The Green new Mazda5 is to further improve its other power sources available, including the 1.8L petrol engine combined with a manual six-speed transmission.
Commenting on the concept, Hideki Matsuoka, Mazda5 Program Manager, said: "All the new Mazda5 meet many of today's customers in a single model, we offer a competitive environmental performance necessary to intervene in the market with the development of our distinctive, emotional design Mazda5 excellent sliding rear doors and a number of provisions to sit, e.. offers great amenities and a constant linear motion, which accurately reflects the driver intends. "
Mazda6 Restructuring Presented In Geneva
- A new version of the popular Mazda6 facelift will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show
- Improved refinement, cabin environment, support environmental and safety performance
- New Mazda family face the use of more sporty appearance and identity of the premium
- New and powerful 2.0-liter DISI 1petrol consume less fuel and produce fewer emissions
The restyled version of the popular new Mazda6 its world premiere at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. This updated version adds the strengths of its predecessor, maintaining its position in a sense of fun and good fuel economy, and improve the refinement, the atmosphere of the cabin, safety and environmental performance.
The face of Mazda's new family is introduced, and new headlights and taillights for a sportier look and a clearer identity of the premium. Six of energy available for the Mazda6 facelift units, including a powerful new 2.0-liter gasoline DISI using less fuel and produce fewer emissions than the 2.0-liter engine it replaces.
Its five-speed automatic perfected, especially with this new gasoline engine to provide an optimum combination of acceleration and fuel economy. Updated versions of the Mazda MZR petrol engines 1.8 and 2.5 liter complete the line-up.
The Mazda MZR-CD 2.2-liter turbo diesel is available in three power derivatives - from 129 to 180PS - all very sensible CO2 emissions, fuel efficiency and reduction.
Mazda6 facelift also has new chassis options and several new active safety systems - like a new twist adaptive front lighting and the launch to help hill - that make the Mazda6 one of the safest and easiest to drive cars segment.
improved versions of the Mazda6 facelift will be on sale in Europe this spring. It is one of the top three that was released in the Mazda press conference at the Geneva Motor Show to be held in Hall 5, 2 March.
- Improved refinement, cabin environment, support environmental and safety performance
- New Mazda family face the use of more sporty appearance and identity of the premium
- New and powerful 2.0-liter DISI 1petrol consume less fuel and produce fewer emissions
The restyled version of the popular new Mazda6 its world premiere at this year's Geneva Motor Show in March. This updated version adds the strengths of its predecessor, maintaining its position in a sense of fun and good fuel economy, and improve the refinement, the atmosphere of the cabin, safety and environmental performance.
The face of Mazda's new family is introduced, and new headlights and taillights for a sportier look and a clearer identity of the premium. Six of energy available for the Mazda6 facelift units, including a powerful new 2.0-liter gasoline DISI using less fuel and produce fewer emissions than the 2.0-liter engine it replaces.
Its five-speed automatic perfected, especially with this new gasoline engine to provide an optimum combination of acceleration and fuel economy. Updated versions of the Mazda MZR petrol engines 1.8 and 2.5 liter complete the line-up.
The Mazda MZR-CD 2.2-liter turbo diesel is available in three power derivatives - from 129 to 180PS - all very sensible CO2 emissions, fuel efficiency and reduction.
Mazda6 facelift also has new chassis options and several new active safety systems - like a new twist adaptive front lighting and the launch to help hill - that make the Mazda6 one of the safest and easiest to drive cars segment.
improved versions of the Mazda6 facelift will be on sale in Europe this spring. It is one of the top three that was released in the Mazda press conference at the Geneva Motor Show to be held in Hall 5, 2 March.
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