About

I purchased this car new in August 2007. It is my daily driver and my hobby. This is my first forced induction car, and is a blast to drive. All-wheel Drive, 6-speed manual, and 270+ hp adds up to a lot of fun.

Specs

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 138 cu in, 2260cc
Power (SAE net): 270 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 105.3 in
Length: 186.8 in
Width: 70.1 in
Height: 56.3 in
Curb weight: 3589 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.5 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 17.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 99 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 149 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 19/25 mpg

Mods

Short Ram Intake (from Mazdaspeed CAI)
HKS SSQV Recirculating Bypass Valve
Custom Turbo inlet Pipe
CPE Wishbone Rear Engine Mount
TWM Stage 1 Short Shift Kit
Eibach Pro Sport Springs
Bilstein HD Struts/Shocks
SPC Adjustable Ball Joints
Turbine Tech Front Engine Mount
Turbine Tech Front Mount Liquid/Air Intercooler

Exterior Modifications:

Power Folding LED Mirrors
Shark Fin Antenna
Badgeless Sport Grille (Color matched)
CAR-LED Black 'Ring' Tail lamps
Smoked L.E.D. Side Marker Lights
Smoked L.E.D. Rear Reflector Lights
Tinted Windows 35%/20%
18x8 Maxda RX-8 Rims w/ Yokohama Sport Advan tires

Interior Modifications:

Lotek Gauge Pod
STRI-DSD Gauge(s) including Boost, Oil Pressure, Volts
Red L.E.D. Drink Holder Lighting
Red L.E.D. Center Console Lighting
Red Neon Under Dash Lighting
Audio Link MP3 Player w/ 2GB Memory


Stereo System Modifications

Rockford Fosgate Custom Stereo Components

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