Specs for your MS3

[SilkySpeed3]

I apologize if this is a repost. I did not find any related information upon searching the forums. It's a simple google search but you know how some of can be. Most of the information in here are pretty common questions I find myself asking so I hope all this helps. If any information is incorrect please let me know and I will change it.

Body

Available colors-Black Mica, Crystal white pearl mica, liquid silver metallic, velosity red mica

Rear spoiler

Alloy wheels
18 x 7.5 in. wheels
Tire size-P225/40R18 88Y tires
Tire pressure-35 PSI front, 34 PSI rear

Variable intermittent wipers
Available automatic rain detector wipers
Rear defogger
Intermittent rear wiper

Measurements

Width: 69.7 in.
Height: 57.5 in.
Length: 177.6 in.
Ground clearance: 4.7 in.
Front track: 60.4 in.
Rear track: 60.0 in.
Wheel base: 103.9 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place: 17.0 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity: 42.8 cu.ft.
EPA interior volume: 111.6 cu.ft.
Drag Coefficient: 0.32 Cd
Curb weight: 3281 lbs.

Exterior Options

Wheel Locks
Pearl Paint Charge
Mechanical
Engine & Performance

Base engine size: 2.3 L
Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders: inline 4
Valves: 16
Valve timing: Variable
Direct injection
Torque: 280 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm
Horsepower: 263 hp @ 5500 rpm
Turning circle: 36.1 ft.
Base engine type: gas

0-60- Looks like plenty of reports of 0-60 on the 2012 MS3 in 6.3 seconds with a perfect launch. The average driver or stripper won't see this time out of stock. Though im sure not many stock drivers will be stripping their cars.

DriveTrain
Drive type: front wheel drive
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Front limited slip differential

Suspension

MacPherson strut front suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension
Front and rear stabilizer bar

Fuel

Fuel type: gas
Fuel type: premium unleaded (required)
Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 gal.
Range in miles (cty/hwy): 286.2/397.5 mi.
EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy): 18/25 mpg

Safety & Security

4-wheel ABS
Front and rear head airbags
Dual front side-mounted airbags
Child seat anchors
Emergency braking assist
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks
Engine immobilizer
Front fog/driving lights
2 front headrests
2 rear headrests
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Turn signal mirrors
Stability control
Traction control
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Front height adjustable headrests
Rear height adjustable headrests
Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
Tire pressure monitoring
Warranty
Basic: 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain: 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside: 3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Interior

Available color options-Black with red insert, leather/cloth

Front Seats

Front head room: 38.9 in.
Front hip room: 53.7 in.
Front leg room: 42.0 in.
Front shoulder room: 54.9 in.
Height adjustable driver seat
Leather/cloth
Sport front seats
Rear Seats

Rear hip Room: 52.2 in.
Rear head room: 38.0 in.
Rear leg room: 36.2 in.
Rear shoulder room: 54.0 in.
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with storage center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

Remote power door locks
Power mirrors
1 one-touch power windows

Convenience

Cruise control
Front console with storage
Front and rear cupholders
Front and rear door pockets
Overhead console with storage
Front seatback storage
Electric speed-proportional power steering
12V front power outlet(s)
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

Interior air filtration
Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
Cargo area light
Simulated alloy trim on center console
Simulated alloy trim on doors
Front reading lights
Leather trim on shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Front and rear floor mats
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Instrumentation

Clock
Tachometer
Trip computer
External temperature display
Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

Bose premium brand speakers
10 total speakers
265 watts stereo output
AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary MP3 audio input inside center console

Telematics

Pre-wired for phone
Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Interior Options

Compass & Auto Dim Mirror w/Homelink
SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/4-month Subscription
Compass & Auto Dim Mirror w/Homelink
Interior Lighting Kit

Packages

MAZDASPEED3 Tech Package


Light Bulb Codes

I highly recommend using LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS
Their prices cannot be beat, they have super fast shipping and I've ordered from them for the past 2 years without any problems.

Back up light[7440]
Dome light[DE3175]
Fog/Driving light[9006]
Fog/Driving light[H11]
Front sidemarker[7444NA]
Front turn signal[7444NA]
High mount stop light[7440]
High mount stop light[921]
License plate[2825]
Parking light[7444NA]
Rear turn signal[992 (7440A)]
Stop light[7443]Tail light[7443]
Trunk/Cargo area[2825]
Trunk/Cargo area[DE3022]

Values

These values are based on fully loaded options and 20k base miles and a clean retail with private sale.

2010 MS3-$23,725
2011 MS3-$26,150
2012 MS3-$27,130

Oil Change Information

The drain bolt head is 17mm... a short, 6-point, 17mm socket with nice ratchet handle is ideal.

Oil-5W-30

With 5.4 quarts in there you SHOULD see the level right at the "full" mark. If not, adjust accordingly.

Oil Filter-LF05-14-302A, "Genuine Mazda Part"

Estimated average insurance cost based on clean record and under 25

This will of course vary and change with state, age, driving record, married etc..

$156

[Mr.Bison]

0-60 seems a bit slow.....

[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bison 0-60 seems a bit slow.....

updated, thank you!

[intotheice]

Tire pressure should be 35psi in the front 34psi in the rear

[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by intotheice Tire pressure should be 35psi in the front 34psi in the rear

Updated again. I hope this isn't useless information. This took me forever....

[YoursTruly]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 Updated again. I hope this isn't useless information. This took me forever....

Yes I know I shouldn't ask, but what are the actual dimensions of the inside of the trunk with the seats upright?

I do not have an MS3 yet. I am in the market and need to know if my climbing equipment will fit.

[JLee1469]

never heard of velosity red mica

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[3starmagnum]

Nice work

Sent from up north, where it's fucking cold

[Dmurray06]

Can't you also get them in the sky blue colour?

[smoogs12]

300-400 miles per tank?...lol i had trouble getting that in my tsx

[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 300-400 miles per tank?...lol i had trouble getting that in my tsx

Right now im sitting at about 430 miles per tank. That's autobahn miles crusin at about 80 mph

[melbaro]

Are Canadian miles like Canadian dollars? Those numbers must be kilometers.

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[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 Right now im sitting at about 430 miles per tank. That's autobahn miles crusin at about 80 mph

Yeah no where close for me haha. If I see 200-250 I'm stoked. Granted I don't do many highway miles though.

[ruthless013]

spring rates?

thanks for compiling it all in one place.

[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by smoogs12 Yeah no where close for me haha. If I see 200-250 I'm stoked. Granted I don't do many highway miles though.

geez, i don't know if i could drive my ms3 if i was only getting 250 miles to the tank. If im getting on it I still get about 390 miles per tank.

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 geez, i don't know if i could drive my ms3 if i was only getting 250 miles to the tank. If im getting on it I still get about 390 miles per tank.

Yeah. Luckily my daily "commute" is only like 4 miles lol.

[melbaro]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 geez, i don't know if i could drive my ms3 if i was only getting 250 miles to the tank. If im getting on it I still get about 390 miles per tank.

How is this even close to possible? Even on road trips with me getting on it once in a while, the most I am brave enough to squeeze is 340. On average I get 260 - 310.

FYI - my mods have not affected my mileage.

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[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by melbaro How is this even close to possible? Even on road trips with me getting on it once in a while, the most I am brave enough to squeeze is 340. On average I get 260 - 310. FYI - my mods have not affected my mileage. Sent via Tapatalk while driving...

I'll take pics of my trippo meter and ending mileage etc after the next time i fill up

[smoogs12]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 I'll take pics of my trippo meter and ending mileage etc after the next time i fill up

No offense but a pic of the trip meter doesnt really prove much.

All you have to do is let it roll through 2 tanks. We would have no way of knowing if you did or not.

Not that I dont believe you, because why would anyone lie about something as stupid as this. Just sayin is all.

[Darth_Nuruodo]

15 gallon tank x 30 mpg (super best case scenario to average this for an entire tank) = 450 mile range. Still think it's a bit generous though. That would require you nearly draining your tank dry and staying in peak efficiency for that entire time. if we go with the claimed mileage of 22 combined (which is admittedly still slightly better than my average) we have 15 x 22 = 330 miles. But then again, I try not to let my cars get below 1/2 tank, trying to be nice to this already fragile fueling system.

[GODspeed7]

Road trip to Wisconsin with all highway, no stops, no boosting was 407mi and that was to damn near bone dry.

[CWP_MS3]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 geez, i don't know if i could drive my ms3 if i was only getting 250 miles to the tank. If im getting on it I still get about 390 miles per tank.

Are you sure you own a speed3?

I get an average of 300-330/340 driving pretty conservatively, with a couple WOT pulls. That's with backroad driving and the occasional bumper to bumper for a couple minutes.

Edit: To get 390 out of 15.9 gallons, it could be 24.5 mpg which is feasible. But that means you're driving your tank till you're running on hopes and dreams. Or if you're getting 27+ mpg it might be possible as well. I guess I could see it, but I would call your mileage.... not typical.

Double edit: that 300-330 per tank is filling to about 12-12.5 gallons. I do the math when I fuel up and average 24-26 mpg.

[SilkySpeed3]

So much hatin on miles per tank. Read the info I posted if you don't like it gtfo. I have no way to prove 390 or even higher I've achieved. No I don't own a ms3 I'm just trollin the forums makin up bogus mpg claims. I have a fuel tank upgrade that supports over 32 gallons of unleaded mid grade gasoline that I fill up on a regular basis as well. Mod can delete thread.

I have no idea why I even donated to this thread.

[melbaro]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 I'll take pics of my trippo meter and ending mileage etc after the next time i fill up

Are you located in Germany (or somewhere in mainland Europe) like the photo in your sig suggests? 390Km per tank sounds more like it...either that or you are running on "0" for 60 - 100 miles. If so, who the fuck needs skyactiv!

[evilgrin]

[QUOTE=SilkySpeed3;1398988]
0-60- Looks like plenty of reports of 0-60 on the 2012 MS3 in 6.3 seconds with a perfect launch. The average driver or stripper won't see this time out of stock. Though im sure not many stock drivers will be stripping their cars.

I would think strippers would post an even better time, since they're not wearin' much clothes and all. Post pics of stripper titties ftw!!

[GODspeed7]

Originally Posted by SilkySpeed3 So much hatin on miles per tank. Read the info I posted if you don't like it gtfo. I have no way to prove 390 or even higher I've achieved. No I don't own a ms3 I'm just trollin the forums makin up bogus mpg claims. I have a fuel tank upgrade that supports over 32 gallons of unleaded mid grade gasoline that I fill up on a regular basis as well. Mod can delete thread. I have no idea why I even donated to this thread.

False! No one uses mid grade on this forum! I you don't use premium you are a troll...

[melbaro]

Originally Posted by GODspeed7 False! No one uses mid grade on this forum! I you don't use premium you are a troll...

...he was being sarcastic.

wait...maybe you were too...

Fucking internet!!

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[SilkySpeed3]

No one will ever know...

[GODspeed7]

Originally Posted by melbaro ...he was being sarcastic. wait...maybe you were too... Fucking internet!! Sent via Tapatalk while driving...

FALSE! There is no sarcasm on the Internet! This shit is serious!!!

[ANITIX87]

I have been driving through Miami for the last couple of weeks, just doing the drive to work through city streets (no highway at all). Trip computer says 20.1 MPG, but calculating at the tank I got 19.54 MPG last tank, and 18.06 this time around. Just awful. On my drive down from New York, all highway, I was close to 28 or 29.

TIS

[Darth_Nuruodo]

Originally Posted by ANITIX87 I have been driving through Miami for the last couple of weeks, just doing the drive to work through city streets (no highway at all). Trip computer says 20.1 MPG, but calculating at the tank I got 19.54 MPG last tank, and 18.06 this time around. Just awful. On my drive down from New York, all highway, I was close to 28 or 29. TIS

Congratulations you learned two things that everyone else has mentioned here, the trip computer reads high and you get really shitty mileage in town compared to highway.

tapatatapa... DROID 2 Global... etc etc

[CornBread]

i drive all city and get 310 miles to a tank. at 40-45 mph in 5th gear. 50+ is 6th gear

stage1 cobb tune everyelse stock. tune got me from 265 to 298-310. if i stand on it alot it is aweful. AC always on

keep boost guage below 0 and mileage is good. 0 or above is bad mileage.

[Darth_Nuruodo]

Better stay out of the throttle, if you are using that high of a gear at that low of speed. Fastest way to ZZB is loading this car up down low.

[PDigg]

Guess I'll chime in since I always run my tank down to almost nothing before I fill up..

I always stop and fill the tank back up as soon as the idiot light goes on.
Every time at this point, I am at the 270 - 280 miles traveled point.

After a fill up and calculating the MPG, I'm somewhere in the neighborhood of 21 - 23 MPG.

My M-F drive is 22 miles each way. Mostly highway. Pretty clear in the morning, lots of stop and go on the way home.

[CornBread]

Originally Posted by Darth_Nuruodo Better stay out of the throttle, if you are using that high of a gear at that low of speed. Fastest way to ZZB is loading this car up down low.

keep boos guage below 0. down shift if i gotta pass

[ANITIX87]

Originally Posted by Darth_Nuruodo Congratulations you learned two things that everyone else has mentioned here, the trip computer reads high and you get really shitty mileage in town compared to highway.

Just pointing out my experience with mileage like, well, everyone else in the thread.

TIS

[cchiang89]

I've averaged about 24-25 MPG with a mix of 35% city and 65% highway. I do a couple of pulls in there. Pretty good if you ask me. The insurance quote is definitely helpful because it's one of those expenses you kind of overlook when you're looking at a new car. To reinforce what you posted, I'm 22 and my insurance is $130/month.

[SilkySpeed3]

Originally Posted by cchiang89 I've averaged about 24-25 MPG with a mix of 35% city and 65% highway. I do a couple of pulls in there. Pretty good if you ask me. The insurance quote is definitely helpful because it's one of those expenses you kind of overlook when you're looking at a new car. To reinforce what you posted, I'm 22 and my insurance is $130/month.

Great! Good to hear at least something I posted in here is accurate and no one wants to challenge it.

[Shad]

Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 gal.

Pretty sure my tank is only 13.9 gal...(2012)

[ANITIX87]

Originally Posted by Shad Fuel tank capacity: 15.9 gal. Pretty sure my tank is only 13.9 gal...(2012)

Yeah, this confuses me, too. My warning light comes on, I drive for a bit, the computer shows a range of 10 miles, and when I fill up, I am only putting in 13.2 gallons or so. Can anyone confirm this for me??????

TIS