Mazda Millenia TA221 2.3 i V6 24V (213 Hp)
Mazda Millenia:
The Mazda Millenia is an automobile manufactured by Mazda in Japan from 1993 to 2002. The Millenia was originally planned as one of the first models for Mazda's proposed luxury brand Amati.
As it was targeted at a more upscale market from typical Mazda customers, the Millenia was engineered to far greater levels of perceived quality than the more mainstream Mazda cars, such as improved interior plastic quality, smaller panel gaps and a thicker, more even paint coating, thanks to a novel process of painting the body while it rotated on a massive spindle. Mazda claimed this attention to detail was intended to set "standards for at least ten years"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
TA221 Overview:
Mazda Millenia (TA221). With 285 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1560 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s). The top speed reaches 222 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (200 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(TA221: 1993 - 1997).
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| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | Millenia |
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| Generation: | TA221 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 i V6 24V (213 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1997 |
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| End of production: | 2003 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 213 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 94.5 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 285 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 2255 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 80.3 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 74.2 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.5 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 222 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.1 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 |
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| Max. weight: | 1985 |
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| Max load: | 425 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4821 mm mm [Same length.] |
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| Width: | 1770 mm mm [Same width.] |
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| Height: | 1395 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1519 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1519 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 215/55 R16 V |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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