Limited to just 2,000 vehicles for the U.S. "Most important, MAZDASPEED will bring a tremendous smile to every Mazda enthusiast in America." "The MAZDASPEED Protegé will drive the Mazda attributes – performance, handling and styling – to an even higher level," Hughes added. Mazda's legendary 2.0-liter four-cylinder power plant is fitted with a Garrett T25 turbocharger, high performance air-to-air intercooler and limited-slip differential. A successor to last year's Mazda MP3 sedan, which gained superstar status among the automotive enthusiast magazines, the MAZDASPEED Protegé boasts performance modifications over and under the hood. It will have unique exterior and interior styling cues that'll make it stand out on the road. The 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé has been designed to achieve the highest standards with enhanced performance, handling and braking. that's earned the right to wear the MAZDASPEED nameplate." In addition to unveiling a prototype of the 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé, MNAO also announced that it is planning to expand its line of MAZDASPEED components and will offer street performance parts and accessories. "This maximum performance Protegé is the first road-going Mazda in the U.S. and has certain performance expectations," said Charlie Hughes, president and CEO of MNAO. " MAZDASPEED has a very devoted following in the U.S. This is the first use of the MAZDASPEED name on a street legal Mazda in North America. NEW YORK – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced it will introduce a turbocharged MAZDASPEED® Protegé in the fourth quarter of 2002. Mazda and Mazdaspeed enthusiasts looking for a rare sport compact car should consider a Mazdaspeed Protege like this one listed for sale in Miami, FL, at Sport Cars Miami.Turbocharged 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé to be Joined by Line of High-Performance Parts, Accessories and Apparel With just under 25k miles shown, it’s no surprise this now-rare Mazdaspeed car’s interior shows little signs of wear.
Inside, the cabin is finished in black with grey trim accents.
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The car’s 170-hp turbo-four engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission. Mazdaspeed badging, parts and accessories.Other upgrades for the Mazdaspeed Protege included: This particular example stands out with its striking yellow paint and still sports the model’s distinctive 17-inch Racing Hart alloy wheels and updated rear spoiler. The Mazdaspeed Miata, Mazdaspeed6 and Mazdaspeed3 soon followed before Mazdaspeed-branded models ended in 2013.Įvery Mazdaspeed Protege, or MSP, was powered by a 170-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, boosting the little Protege’s power output by 30 hp over the standard model. In fact, this sport compact car was the first Mazda to wear the Mazdaspeed name, debuting in North America for the 2003 model year. This 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege for sale features just over 24k miles on its odometer and represents a low-mileage example of a rare Mazdaspeed model. The 2003 model year (MY) Mazdaspeed Protege was quickly followed by the 2003.5 MY edition, which was highlighted by a revised rear spoiler. Before the Mazda3 and its Mazdaspeed variants, there was the Protege, which spawned a Mazdaspeed Protege version for just one year.
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