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Mazda has long been known for cars that are fun to drive— not necessarily because they are fast, but because ofsuperb handling dynamics. Well you can forget about them not being fast anymore, because the big M is preparing a276-hp Mazda 6 for a mid-2005 entry into the so-called rally wars division that is currently dominated by the SubaruImpreza WRX STi and Mitsubishi Evolution VIII. The above prototype was photographically nabbed testing out thetwin-turboed 2.3-liter four cylinder that drives all four 18-inch wheels. What else you should know: the torqueproduced will be in the 265 lb./ft. range, plus a six-speed gearbox will be standard issue. Dear September: you bringfalling leaves, snazzy sweaters, and this speedy 6’s debut at the Paris Auto Show, under the MPS or MazdaSpeedappellation. Please arrive soon. Love, Autoblog.

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