2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 view

The Mazdaspeed 3 is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-chamber that produces 263 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. All that thrust is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission outfitted with a restrained-slip differential.

In exhibition testing, the Speed 3 headed off from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds brisk, however about midpack for its class. EPA-assessed efficiency is 18 mpg city/25 mpg interstate and 21 mpg joined together.

2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3


2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3