First generation .281987.E2.80.931992.29 Mazda MX-6

1988 mazda mx-6 turbo (australia)

the first-generation mx-6 appeared in 1987 , lasted until 1992 in united states. in markets, model years 1987 1991. based on series of futuristic sports compact concept cars of 1980s. large coupé, based on mazda gd platform, , powered i4 mazda f engines. used mazda g4a-el four-speed electronic-shift automatic transmission.

the market made use of f2 2.2-liter engine, base engine producing 110 hp (82 kw), 145-hp (108 kw) turbocharged version available. european , japanese market versions shipped either f8 1.8 l, fe 2.0 l or fe-dohc 2.0 l dohc engines.

the mx-6 produced 2 transmission options, five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic overdrive. mx-6 known reliable car, mechanically.

this generation available in several trim levels, differed depending on market in vehicle sold. in united states, mx-6 available in dx, lx, le, , gt trim levels:

dx bare bones model, offering base 110 hp (82 kw)/130 lb·ft (176 n·m) f2 2.2 l engine , few options, mx-6s sold in equipped air conditioning.
lx added power windows, power locks, , power mirrors, optional electric moonroof.
le rare leather edition model same lx, included leather seating surfaces , leather-wrapped shift knob on manual transmission-equipped vehicles.
gt included options lx, stepped f2t 2.2 l turbocharged, intercooled engine, put out 145 hp (108 kw) , 190 lb·ft (258 n·m) of torque delivering significant performance boost. had four-wheel disc brakes abs optional, , three-way electronically adjustable suspension, dubbed aas.

in 1989, mazda offered special four-wheel steering (commonly abbreviated 4ws) option on mx-6 gts destined u.s. system consisted of electronically controlled rear steering rack turned rear wheels opposite fronts @ low speeds improve cornering, , turned rear wheels fronts @ high speeds improve highway lane change maneuvering. option available through years gt models in other markets.

european specification vehicles shipped 626 coupé , commonly received either 1.8 l sohc f8 or 2.0 l sohc fe engine in glx models, or 2.0 l fe-dohc engine in gt models. 4ws common option european 626 coupés. australian vehicles equipped 2.2 l turbocharged f2t engine models, 4ws. carried mx6 name of american models.

asian specification vehicles shipped capella c2 , available in several trims, notably gt-r (fe-dohc , 4ws), gt-x (fe-dohc , aas) or gt-s (f8 , 4ws or aas).

new zealand received vehicles in either european or australian specification, selectable on order. such, nz gts can have either f2t 2.2 l turbocharged engine or fe-dohc 2.0 l dohc, optional 4ws.