![]() ![]() Originally scheduled to be launched in June 2005, the Mazdaspeed Atenza was delayed until November. ![]() The Mazdaspeed Atenza competed with the Subaru Legacy GT and less directly with the compact Subaru Impreza WRX STi and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The all-wheel-drive system uses Mazda's Active Torque Split computer-based control, which routes up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels depending on driving conditions. ![]() It has a revised front fascia with a raised hood, a 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive. This 2.3 L DISI turbocharged engine features direct fuel injection and conforms to the new Euro 5 emissions standards. It features a turbocharged version of the 2.3 L MZR I4 which produces 272 PS (200 kW) (European version is detuned to 260 PS (191 kW) the North American version, at 274 hp (204 kW), revised to 270 hp (200 kW) for 2007). It was initially unveiled as a concept at the 2002 Paris show. Its mission statement was written with the help of Peter Birtwhistle, chief of Mazda's advanced design studio in Germany at the time. The 2006 Mazdaspeed Atenza (known as Mazdaspeed6 in North America and Mazda 6 MPS in Europe, South Africa and Australia) is a high-performance version of the Mazda 6. ![]()
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