Mazda 2005 - Manual (Page 5)

Key Feature:
New I-4 and Refined V6 Engines
3.0-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 24-valve, 200-hp, V6 engine (Tribute s )
• Provides strong torque at low and midrange speeds for exceptional driving performance
• Features fixed-length tumble-port intake runners that maximize air intake volume for increased
low-speed torque, reduced emissions, and high fuel economy
• Incorporates a new powertrain control module that is more than five times faster than previous microprocessors for more
confident and refined engine performance
• Employs platinum-tipped spark plugs that resist heat to provide longer service life than conventional spark-plug designs
• Utilizes a self-lubricating, self-adjusting metal timing chain that helps save the maintenance cost of a rubber timing belt
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2.3-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 153-hp, I-4 engine (Tribute i )
• Features an innovative design that delivers superior horsepower and torque in the rpm
ranges that drivers typically use
• Incorporates intake manifold runner control to produce higher engine torque from lower
engine speeds for more spirited and sporty performance
• Employs platinum-tipped spark plugs that resist heat to provide longer service life than
conventional spark-plug designs
• Includes two weighted balance shafts that reduce engine noise and vibration produced
by the crankshaft
• Utilizes a self-lubricating, self-adjusting metal timing chain that helps save the
maintenance cost of a rubber timing belt