Posts Tagged ‘Mazda’

25/06/2010 saw Mazda Australia and MRT Performance host a track day at Wakefield Park, Goulburn. This rather shaky footage is me attempting to record my hotlaps in MRT’s rather awesome Mitsubishi Evo!
Video Rating: 5 / 5

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The Furai, which celebrates 40 years of Mazda’s rotary engine and international motorsports heritage is seen here in full intimate detail. Furai is the latest in the Nagare design series from Mazda introduced at the 2008 Detroit AutoShow (NAIAS). Based on a US Le Mans race series Courage C65 chassis and featuring a 3 rotor rotary engine fueled by ethanol. Hear the full sound these rotors make in this intimate video.

A really funny car accident which happened because the driver was too distracted by a female fan flashing her boobs when he passed by!
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announces Grand Prix
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca officials have announced the Global Tuner Grand Prix will be held Oct. 22 through Oct. 24 at the raceway.
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Vehicle manufacturers are hurrying production at the expense of quality-control, which is responsible for recent frequent car recalls, according to experts commenting on Subaru’s announcement yesterday of a recall on imported models of the Legacy and Outback. Within a month, nine automakers announced recalls involving malfunctions in engines, brake systems and transmission systems, including off …
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For Edmunds’ Inside Line article: www.edmunds.com Sport compacts have it hard. Cars like the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX and the 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 — along with competitors like the Honda Civic Si, Mini Cooper S and Volkswagen GTI — are expected to do mutually contradictory things with something approaching perfection. They’re supposed to be quick but economical; athletic but comfortable; sporty but practical. Oh yeah, and they can’t cost a lot. Go ahead and dream the impossible dream.

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Subaru’s special edition Model Year 2008 Liberty GT tuned by STI has been released featuring multiple upgrades from the Subaru Tecnica International catalogue.

With an enhanced power output of 194 kW at 6000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm, this locally tuned variant also features STI suspension upgrades and interior treatments.

Bilstein shock absorbers, featuring damping ratios unique to STI, enhance stroke feeling, linear control and produce a flatter ride.

The rear suspension kit contains partial ball bearing-jointed bushes, suppressing suspension friction to achieve high lateral rigidity, further improving road holding. STI springs lower the car by 5mm.

Brembo brakes (four pot front, two pot rear) are painted black, complementing the sports styling. A stainless steel mesh-type brake hose is added, enhancing response and ensuring high braking performance.

12-spoke, 18-inch ENKEI wheels with STI badging are 2.5 kilograms lighter than standard Liberty GT wheels and are available in a new colour – luminosity silver.

The front grille treatment is unique to the model as is exterior “tuned by STI” badging.

Front lip and rear boot STI spoilers suppress lift, improve aerodynamics and increase stability when driving at speed. A sports muffler with new tip design completes the exterior upgrades.

Inside, leather and alcantara front seats feature a cherry red STI logo. Designed with a balance of firmness and suppleness they provide support and reduce fatigue during long distance driving.

An eight-way power driver’s seat with memory settings is also featured.

The instrument cluster includes the speedometer featuring STI logo and new STI sill plates are used on all door openings.

Vehicles are available in sedan and wagon, six-speed manual and five-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic variants, in a choice of black, silver, grey and white.

Recommended retail pricing:

Manual sedan    $65,990
SPORTSHIFT automatic sedan  $65,990
Manual wagon    $67,990
SPORTSHIFT automatic wagon  $67,990
Dealer delivery and statutory charges are additional.

Only 250 Liberty tuned by STI vehicles will be built.

(From Subaru Australia and MRT Performance)