(autoinsidernews) - With a sub-six-second zero-to-60 time and a top-speed of 155 mph electronically limited at that, the Mazdaspeed3 moves to the head of the sport-compact pocket-rocket class. According to Mazda, the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 is one of the fastest and quickest front-wheel drive cars in the world, and wed have a hard time arguing against those claims, reports Trend.
The performance of the 2007 Mazdaspeed3 due to the 2.3L beast under the hood. Used in the Mazdaspeed6 and the new CX-7 crossover, the Mazdaspeed3 is powered by the companys 263-hp 2.3L direct injection turbo four-cylinder engine. The Mazdaspeed3 gets a sport suspension and advanced torque management to to control all 263 horses. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, exterior styling tweaks including a roof-mounted spoiler, and an upgraded interior.
In July, we reported that the Mazdaspeed3 will start at $22,800, with a Grand Touring version with automatic on/off Xenon HID headlights, rain-sensing wipers, LED taillights, security system, a premium BOSE audio with 6-disc CD changer starts at just $24,515.