The standard Mazda3 MPS already has (255hp) at 5,500rpm and(280lb-ft) of torque at 3,000rpm, and it handles well, too - it has been seen tearing around the Nurburgring in just 8m39s. But despite the strength of the original, the Mazda3 MPS Extreme increases performance across the board. The 2.3L DISI turbocharged four-cylinder generates a ground-shattering (281hp) at 5,300rpm and (313ft-lb) of tarmac-tearing torque at 4,400rpm. The power gain is achieved through a retuning of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Letting the might little engine breathe freely is a new free-flowing exhaust system and muffler combo that also provides a throaty, powerful exhaust note. The suspension package is provided by Coote, a leading maker of Australian race and rally car suspensions, and it’s designed to maintain the sharp, responsive handling in the face of the new-found power.
