Mazda is a Japanese automotive manufacturer partially owned by Ford.
The company was founded by Jujiro Matsuda
Many of their vehicles emphasize handling, driving fun, and low curb weight over power. Various Mazdas have been praised for their best in class handling.
Vehicles
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| MX-5 (1989) | 1.6L I4 | 113 bhp | 100 lb·ft | RWD | 8.5 secs | 970 kg (2138 lbs) |
117 mph (188 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| MX-5 (1999) | 1.8L I4 | 128 bhp | 109 lb·ft | RWD | 7.7 secs | 1065 kg (2348 lbs) |
125 mph (201 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| MX-5 (2005) | 2.0L I4 | 170 bhp | 140 lb·ft | RWD | 6.5 secs | 1099 kg (2423 lbs) |
121 mph (195 km/h) |
6-speed | |
| Mazda3 | 2.0L I4 | 148 bhp | 135 lb·ft | FWD | 7.4 secs | 1223 kg (2696 lbs) |
118 mph (190 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| Mazdaspeed3 | 2.3L I4 | 263 bhp | 280 lb·ft | FWD | 6.0 secs | 1621 kg (3574 lbs) |
155 mph (249 km/h) |
6-speed | |
| RX-7 FC | 1.3L 13B | 200 bhp | 195 lb·ft | RWD | 8.7 secs | 1223 kg (2696 lbs) |
142 mph (229 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| RX-7 FD | 1.3L 13B | 255 bhp | 216 lb·ft | RWD | 6.6 secs | 1310 kg (2888 lbs) |
155 mph (249 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| RX-7 RZ | 1.3L 13B | 276 bhp | 232 lb·ft | RWD | 5.7 secs | 1310 kg (2888 lbs) |
162 mph (261 km/h) |
5-speed | |
| RX-8 (2003) | 1.3L 13B | 232 bhp | 159 lb·ft | RWD | 5.9 secs | 1347 kg (2970 lbs) |
150 mph (241 km/h) |
6-speed | |
| RX-8 (2009) | 1.3L 13B | 232 bhp | 159 lb·ft | RWD | 6.0 secs | 1390 kg (3064 lbs) |
150 mph (241 km/h) |
6-speed | |