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Parking Brake Mechanical, hand-operated on rear wheels Rear Brakes European-Spec Solid Rear Disc 11.0 in. Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb (feet) 34.1 feetįront Brakes Hydraulic, Dual-Circuit, European-Spec Ventilated Front Disc 10.8 in. Power Assist Engine-rpm sensitive variable power-assist Shock Absorbers Telescopic, double acting Rear Suspension Racing Beat-Tuned Indepenent Strut-Type with Twin Trapezoidal Links (TTL), Coil Springs with Increased Spring Rates, Tokico Shock Absorbers, and Larger (20mm) Stabilizer Bar Clean Retail Price The MT clean retail price reflects a reasonable asking price by a dealership for a fully reconditioned vehicle (clean title.
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Ignition System Full transistor breakerless electronicĬlutch Type M/T Manual Transmission with heavy duty clutch & pressure plateīody Type 5-passenger, 4-door sedan monocoque unitįront Suspension Racing Beat-Tuned Indepenent Strut-Type with Strut-Tower Brace, Coil Springs with Increased Spring Rates, Tokico Shock Absorbers, and Larger (25mm) Stabilizer Bar Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, mechanical liftersĮmission Control Single 3-way catalytic converter Now with 170 horsepower at 6000 rpm, the 2003 Mazdaspeed Protegé will hit 100 km/h from 0 in about 7.5 seconds, about two seconds quicker than the prevous MP3, and about a second quicker than the Nissan Sentra SE-R, half a second quicker than a PT Cruiser GT Turbo, and comparable with a Ford Focus SVT and Mini Cooper S.
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Unique exterior and interior colors plus a 450-watt MP3 audio system by Kenwood are added bonuses.Įngine Type 2.0L DOHC 16-Valve I4 with Turbocharger and Intercoolerįuel System Multi-port electronic fuel injection The world-class chassis performance has been further enhanced with a limited-slip differential, low-profile Bridgestone tires, larger front stabilizer bar, tuned dampers, and a Euro-spec performance brake package. The MAZDASPEED Protegé receives the aggressive MP3 appearance package and adds turbocharged performance.

Working in partnership with world-class automotive racecar engineering companies - such as Callaway Cars and Racing Beat - the 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé is the best performing and handling Protegé to date.

2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSĪfter last year's introduction of the highly acclaimed Mazda MP3, with its first-ever factory application of an MP3 audio player, Mazda engineers have turned up the heat and created an even more potent sport compact sedan: the turbocharged, 170-horsepower MAZDASPEED® Protegé.
