The turbocharged 3′ engine is still available.
The turbocharged Mazda3 was created before the Hiroshima-based automaker introduced a more powerful version of its compact hatchback, the Mazda3TCR. The force-inducted Mazda3 will race at TCR sanctioned championships all over the globe, beginning with the Rolex 24 Daytona Endurance Challenge. It will be participating in the 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
However, we all know that this didn’t happen and that a recent report confirmed that the Mazda3 racing program will not be realizedS
The confirmation of the publication was given by Emily Taylor, Director of Communications & Experiential Marketing at Mazda USA, Grassroots Motorsports.
Taylor stated, “Given recent conditions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, Mazda North American Operations has decided to cancel the development program of the Mazda3 TCR vehicle.” We are grateful to all of our partners and fans for their continued support of Mazda Motorsports.
However, this news is very understandable. Automakers have had to optimize their lineups, or worse, eliminate names entirely, because of the coronavirus epidemic.
However, the U.S. and other countries get a turbocharged Mazda3 road-going car. The 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine produces 227 horsepower and 310 pounds-feet (420 Newton-meters), of torque when fueled by 87-octane gasoline. It can also produce 250 horsepower (186 hp) or 320 lbft (434 Nm) on 93 octane. An automatic gearbox transmits power to all four wheels.
The 2021 Mazda3 2.5T will be available at U.S. dealers by December 31st. The sedan starts at $29,000. While the hatchback will start at $30,000.