Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5 petrol description

Coupe Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 has been produced from November, 1991 to December, 2000. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 167 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mazda MX-6 1991 - 2000 version and torque 221 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mazda MX-6 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mazda real everyday fuel consumption is 10.2 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mazda MX-6 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mazda MX-6 version with automatic gearbox (Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.6 seconds later (in 10.1 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km.
Mazda MX-6 1991

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 technical data

Model: Mazda MX-6 2.5iV6
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1991. November ... 2000. December 
Engine: 2497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 167 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 221 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km (23.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.62m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.31m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 404 litres
Gross weight: 1560 kg

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 engine KL-DE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2497 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 74.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 165 - 175 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 4800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mazda 626 Mazda Xedos 9

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mazda MX-6 coupe [1991 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.0i

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 116 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 167 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic Nov 1991 — Oct 1995

Most powerfull version (167 HP)

2.5 Petrol 167 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
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