Huh? Nope definitely not a Focus engine. The MZR DISI is Mazda's propriety engine. The MS3/3MPS has the same chassis as the Focus. Of course, in this case (generation 2 MPS), upgraded to lighter and more rigid steel.
This car is friggin awesome!! For anyone wondering, the thing holding back the 0-60 specs is the short gearing. You need at least 3 shifts to complete it, and that is totally unnecessary to have, since the engine has so much torque. First thing I'd do If I got one was to swap out the ratios from the 2.2L CDTi diesel 6speed (both Aisin transaxles), That would assure 60MPH comes in 2nd gear :D
Very nice MPS, but after i bought it i will change the front with a big agressive mouth, not that smile...i will tune it to 400 HP and beat any other hatchback... bring it on, this mazdaspeed rule...
i have the 03' Protege, LX trim and everytime i lend it to a family member, they have a hard time giving it back
2022908 6 months ago
Ford Focus engine :)
Focusst226 8 months ago
@Focusst226
Huh? Nope definitely not a Focus engine. The MZR DISI is Mazda's propriety engine. The MS3/3MPS has the same chassis as the Focus. Of course, in this case (generation 2 MPS), upgraded to lighter and more rigid steel.
scoobeydoooo 1 month ago
can someone tell me the need for downforce on a front wheel drive?
danielsmith745 9 months ago
This car is friggin awesome!! For anyone wondering, the thing holding back the 0-60 specs is the short gearing. You need at least 3 shifts to complete it, and that is totally unnecessary to have, since the engine has so much torque. First thing I'd do If I got one was to swap out the ratios from the 2.2L CDTi diesel 6speed (both Aisin transaxles), That would assure 60MPH comes in 2nd gear :D
OverlyExcitedNewJack 9 months ago
@OverlyExcitedNewJack
Or add very accessible mild mods and remove the 1st to 3rd gear limiter :)
scoobeydoooo 1 month ago
kept mine for a year now getting an evo
ninjured 10 months ago
evo is the best
evolender 1 year ago
it's only has 4 cylinders
HeLeX63 1 year ago
6,1 secs to 100 isn't that good for 2010 2.3 petrol turbocharged engine.. but still I have to love this MPS.
kagolko 1 year ago
@kagolko
0-60 numbers don't do this car justice :)
scoobeydoooo 1 month ago
Very nice MPS, but after i bought it i will change the front with a big agressive mouth, not that smile...i will tune it to 400 HP and beat any other hatchback... bring it on, this mazdaspeed rule...
DJFreshSkillZ 1 year ago
Love it! Thinking of trading in my -08 black MPS...
oxigin66 2 years ago
awesome machine :):):) I want one xD
badhdesign 2 years ago 9
what does mps stand for?
shonzy7 2 years ago
mazda performance series
speedknuckle 2 years ago 9
aaaahhhh i see cool cool
shonzy7 2 years ago