GRAND-AM: Diesel-Powered Mazda6 GX Rolex Series Concept Revealed
11/29/12, 01:07 PM
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GRAND-AM: Diesel-Powered Mazda6 GX Rolex Series Concept Revealed
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...eries-concept/
Mazda chose the Los Angeles Auto Show as the venue to reveal the first rendering of its new-for-2013 diesel Rolex Series platform, the SKYACTIV-D-powered Mazda6, which replaces the RX-8 as its flagship entry in the GRAND-AM sports car series beginning at January's Rolex 24 At Daytona.
The production-based 2.2-liter, four-cylinder, dual-stage turbocharged engine is expected to power a pair of factory entries in the new, semi-experimental GX class, and to have a presence in at least one P2 car at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The SpeedSource-run diesel GX program will be the first of its kind for the Rolex Series.
The production-based 2.2-liter, four-cylinder, dual-stage turbocharged engine is expected to power a pair of factory entries in the new, semi-experimental GX class, and to have a presence in at least one P2 car at the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The SpeedSource-run diesel GX program will be the first of its kind for the Rolex Series.
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Considering their history with diesel-powered race cars at Le Mans, surprised VW/Audi hasn't yet announced a contender to take on the SkyactivD Mazda. The 6 looks great as a race car and hope it does well.
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