Second generation .28GE.3B 1991.E2.80.931997.29 Mazda MX-6

1 second generation (ge; 1991–1997)

1.1 a-spec
1.2 e-spec
1.3 j-spec

second generation (ge; 1991–1997)


1992 mazda mx-6 coupe (australia)

in 1991, mazda unveiled new mx6, commonly referred second generation. used new ge platform, shared 626 , ford rebadged cars, ford probe , ford telstar.

it released in 3 distinct variants worldwide, known a-spec, e-spec, , j-spec, relates destined markets – u.s., europe, , japan, respectively.

a-spec

the a-spec variant north american market only. built alongside ford probe , mazda 626 1992 1993 model autoalliance international in flat rock, michigan. 3 trim levels available on a-spec models:

rs – base model, fitted fs-de 2.0 dohc i4 engine, making 118 hp (88 kw).
ls – luxury model, fitted kl-de 2.5 dohc v6 engine, making 164 hp (122 kw). equipped alloy wheels, low rear spoiler, optional cd player, foglights, , leather or cloth interior.
ls m-edition – special edition based on ls, including different, all-red tail lights, chrome scuff plates, in-dash three-disc cd stacker, gold alloy wheels (same design ls), gold badges, , m-edition embroidered on front seats , floor mats. m-editions came in 3 paint colors: trim exclusive burgundy, black, , white. had cream leather interiors , special gold pinstriping. a-spec models never received 4ws.

in 1995, second-generation mx6 refreshed different five-spoke alloy wheels, twin airbags, , emissions changes. major change after 1995 addition of obd-ii car. addition, 164 hp (122 kw) decreased 160 hp (120 kw) every year thereafter. known ge2 , model ran until 1997. unlike first generation, second-generation mx6 had 1 model different moniker – canadian mx-6 mystère.

e-spec

built 1991 in japan, australia, new zealand, , europe, compared a-spec, e-spec has different headlights (a two-piece projector setup giving far greater lighting) , taillights, different front , rear bumpers, fog lights, wing-mirrors (power , heated), steering wheel, interior trim, , alloys standard. side indicator lights mounted behind front wheels, , no corner bumper lights used. came optional air conditioning , leather interior (standard 96), , mx6’s main act – 4ws system (not available in uk). engine same u.s. version (although not limited lower-octane fuels) – kl-de 2.5 dohc v6 engine, again making 164 hp (122 kw) , higher octane fuels used in europe standard, lower mileage, greater performance.

in australia, mx-6 released in november 1991. 1 trim available. equipped kl-de 2.5 dohc v6 engine, sunroof, 4ws, etc., remaining options being leather , electric seats. september 1994 release of ge2 update model. mazda australia did gd2, 2 choices available – 4ws, all-options mx6, or 2ws version. both had new wheels, interior trim, , steering wheel, 4ws version got sunroof, cd player, leather (which became standard in late 96), , digital climate control. mx-6 lasted until 1997, last few rolling out of dealers in 1998. last 1 rolled off assembly line on june 20, 1997

j-spec

this version released in 1991, , similar e-spec (as built in same place), minor changes. version sold in japan exclusive japanese mazda dealerships, , not badge engineered , sold @ other mazda japanese dealerships, unlike mx-3, mx-5, , rx-7 coupes. one-piece headlights fitted, indicators incorporated in fog light housing, different rear bumper smaller registration plate cutout, similar a-spec. option, 4ws available, digital climate control, electric folding mirrors, larger centre console, , of course, mazdaspeed body add-ons – subtle lip kit supra-style high-rise rear spoiler.

engine choice kl-ze 2.5 dohc v6 making 199 bhp (148 kw), high-compression version of kl-de, or kf-ze 2.0 dohc v6 making 159 bhp (119 kw); of k-series engines in mx6 based on same engine block , included found in ford probe, xedos 6, , mx-3 v6 models. klze had 40 more horsepower klde versions few reasons. although displacement same, klze had more durations on cams, higher compression due different shape of pistons, , intake manifold different on ze. kl-ze intake manifold runners shorter , wider kl-de manifold. also, heads on kl-ze ported , shaped differently. not ze higher in compression, higher-revving engine. flaws in kl-ze design weaker valve springs on intake valves. corrected using kl-de springs, keepers, , retainers stronger.

four-wheel steering used 1987 1998 on both mx-6 gt , ge models. four-wheel steering (4ws) available on both first-generation , second-generation mx-6 models, although north american market received 1989 gt model. south african mx-6s never received 4ws.

according mazda, system provided:

superior cornering stability
improved steering responsiveness , precision
high-speed straight-line stability
notable improvement in rapid lane-changing maneuvers
smaller turning radius , tight-space maneuverability @ low vehicle speed range

the system electronically controlled rear rack behind rear wheels. @ low speeds (up 35 km/h), rear wheels move in opposite direction front wheels, aiding parking , u-turns lowering turning circle. above these speeds, rear wheels move in same direction front, meaning control during high-speed maneuvers such lane changes or cornering improved. either way, turning angle of rear wheels slight @ 5°, measurement mazda determined optimally effective , natural human sensitivity.

when engine turned off, rear wheels straighten up. change angle of front wheels when engine restarted. caused 4ws control unit powering down, , fail-safe system overriding rear rack.
if system ever faults, fail-safe, rear wheels lock straight allow vehicle normal 2ws functionality.