Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5 petrol description

Coupe Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic has been produced from November, 1991 to October, 1995. 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 400 up to 670 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This Mazda MX-6 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

With the same engine there is also Mazda MX-6 version with manual gearbox (Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.6 seconds faster (in 8.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km.
Mazda MX-6 1991

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic technical data

Model: Mazda MX-6 2.5iV6 Automatic
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1991. November ... 1995. October 
Engine: 2497 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 167 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 221 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 207 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined)
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: 1500 kg

Mazda MX-6 1991 2.5iV6 Automatic 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 Automatic 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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