
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Engine & Mechanical
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door i Sport VE i Touring i Grand Touring s Sport VE s Touring s Grand Touring
Engine Type 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT 3.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder with VVT
Horsepower, SAE net 156 @ 6500 rpm (146 @ 6000 rpm for I4 AT
Torque, SAE net (lb./ft.) 154 @ 4000 rpm (149 @ 4000 rpm for I4 AT
PZEV)
PZEV)
212 @ 6000 rpm
197 @ 5000 rpm
Displacement (cubic inches) 137.9 181.1
Bore x Stroke (inches) 3.44 x 3.70 3.50 x 3.13
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, mechanical lifters 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Redline 6500 rpm
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder heads Aluminum alloy
EPA mileage, City/Highway (mpg) – Manual
21/29 17/25
Transmission
EPA mileage, City/Highway (mpg) –
21/28 18/25
Automatic Transmission
Fuel Injection Multi-port electronic fuel injection Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Recommended minimum fuel requirement Regular unleaded 87 octane Regular unleaded 87 octane
MT 5AT MT 6AT
1st 3.307 3.62 3.153 4.148
2nd 1.842 1.925 1.842 2.37
3rd 1.233 1.285 1.258 1.555
4th 0.97 0.933 0.947 1.154
5th 0.755 0.692 0.733 0.859
6th 0.685
Reverse
3.166 3.405 3.002 3.393
Final Drive 4.388 3.863 4.133 3.464
Mazda reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. Availability
may be limited by location and time. Please consult your local dealer for full details.

2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Engine & Mechanical
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door i Sport VE i Touring i Grand Touring s Sport VE s Touring s Grand Touring
Front suspension Independent, high-mount double wishbone, coil springs, and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, and stabilizer bar
Shock absorbers Cylindrical, double-acting
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Power assist Engine-rpm sensitive; variable power-assist
Overall steering ratio 16.1:1
Steering wheel Turns-to-Lock 2.54
Turning circle, Curb-to-Curb (feet) 38.7
Braking system Power assist; 4-wheel, 4-sensor, 3-channel Anti-Lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution
Front Brakes Ventilated discs (11.8 x 1.0 inches)
Rear Brakes Solid discs (11.0 x 0.4 inches)
Tires P215/50R17 93V all-season P215/50R17 93V all-
season
P215/45R18 93W
all-season
Wheels 7.0JJ x 17 7.0JJ x 17 7.0J x 18 (Alloy)
Mazda reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. Availability
may be limited by location and time. Please consult your local dealer for full details.

2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door i Sport VE i Touring i Grand Touring s Sport VE s Touring s Grand Touring
-mounted (mast-type)
Bumpers, front & rear, body-color sport-type
Door handles, body-color
Fog lights, front
Front grille, body-color sport-type
Headlights, halogen
Headlights, HID
Headlight housings, clear
Headlight housings, black
Mirrors, dual power remote, body-color
Mirrors, dual power remote heated, body-color
Rear spoiler, wing type
Side moldings, body-color
Side sill extensions, body-color
Windshield, green-tinted glass with sunshade
Windshield wipers, variable-intermittent
Intermittent rear washer/wiper
Tires, size / type P215/50
R17 (S)
Wheels, size / type 17" / Alloy
(S)
P215/50
R17 (S)
17" / Alloy
(S)
P215/50 R17 (S) P215/50
17" / Alloy (S) 17" / Alloy
Wheelbase (inches) 105.3
Track, front (inches) 60.2
Track, rear (inches) 60.2
R17 (S)
(S)
P215/50
R17 (S)
17" / Alloy
(S)
P215/45 R18 (S)
18" / Alloy (S)
Length (inches) 186.8
Width (inches) 70.1
Height (inches) 56.7
Minimum ground clearance, laden (inches)
Mazda reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligation. Availability
may be limited by location and time. Please consult your local dealer for full details.
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