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==Consumer models== [[File:Mazda3 MPS (BL) – Frontansicht, 22. Mai 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg|thumb|The second generation [[Mazdaspeed3]] in Germany.]] In 2003, Mazda debuted its first consumer-offered Mazdaspeed vehicle model, the 2003 Mazdaspeed Protegé. It was only released to the North American market as a performance upgrade to the Protegé MP3 and offered more power — from the MP3's {{convert|140|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} to {{convert|170|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} — by using a T25 Callaway-Garrett turbocharger and an intercooler. Some modifications included new front air dam and a new [[spoiler (automotive)|spoiler]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} The Japanese market Mazdaspeed Familia utilized a naturally aspirated FS-ZE 2.0L engine with higher compression and a revised camshafts to produce {{convert|173|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6800 rpm. A year after, in 2004, another Mazdaspeed model was offered: the [[Mazda MX-5 (NB)#Mazdaspeed MX-5 (2004–2005)|Mazdaspeed MX-5]] Miata, initially released in the North American market, followed by the Australian and Japanese markets. It featured an IHI single-scroll turbocharger producing {{Convert|8.5|psi|bar|1|abbr=on}} of boost to further increase power, from {{Convert|142|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} to {{Convert|178|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and torque from {{Convert|125|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} to {{Convert|166|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}}. Mazda soon realized that these high performance models could be successful outside of North America and would make the next vehicles available worldwide.{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} In 2006, the [[Mazda6#Mazdaspeed6|Mazdaspeed6]] was released globally, featuring the most powerful piston engine ever produced by Mazda{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} at {{Convert|274|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} with an all-wheel drive layout. The [[Mazdaspeed3]] was introduced for the 2007 model year — which, with {{Convert|263|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{Convert|280|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque — was the most powerful vehicle in its class.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}. In the fall of 2009, Mazda released the second generation 2010 Mazdaspeed3. The newly styled Mazdaspeed3 carried forward the MZR 2.3L DISI turbocharged engine again with {{Convert|263|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} at 5500 rpm and {{Convert|280|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque at 3000 rpm with refreshed interior, sheet metal, and body kit.
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