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By retaining the striking design of the 2019 Mazda3 hatchback, the Mazda3 TCR features the latest iteration of the brand’s signature Kodo – Soul of Motion design language. Envisioned within the walls of Mazda Design America in Irvine, California, designers spent countless hours ensuring the aerodynamics of the Mazda3 TCR are compliant with all TCR regulations and flow seamlessly with the clean lines found on the Mazda3.
“TCR represents a great opportunity for us to showcase the new Mazda3 and provide our customers with another avenue to race Mazda vehicles,” said Masahiro Moro, Chairman and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “Some of our most important successes in IMSA and SRO TC Americas have been thanks to dedicated customers who chose to race with Mazda, and we hope the next generation of Mazda racers see the same potential in the Mazda3 TCR.”
“The Mazda3 features the outstanding design and engineering that Mazda is known for, and because of that, it is a fantastic foundation for our new Mazda3 TCR,” said John Doonan, Director, Mazda Motorsports. “We have looked forward to returning to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge for several seasons, and everyone at Mazda is very excited that we will do just that in 2020. We are eagerly anticipating success for the Mazda3 TCR in IMSA, SRO Americas and in TCR championships around the world.”
The Mazda3 TCR will be powered by a turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine producing 350 horsepower and will use a paddle-shifted six-speed transmission. Developed and supported by Long Road Racing, the manufacturer of the Global Mazda MX-5 Cup car, the Mazda3 TCR is homologated to compete in any of the 36 TCR-sanctioned championships around the globe.
MAZDA 3 TCR SPECIFICATIONS
Based on 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback, the exterior of the Mazda3 TCR is augmented with TCR-spec front splitter and rear wing. Bodywork design of the Mazda3 TCR was done by Mazda Design Americas.
ENGINE
ENGINE TYPE – i4 Mazda3 TCR, Single Turbo
HORSEPOWER – 350 bhp
TORQUE – 490 Nm RPM LIMIT – 7,000
TOP SPEED – 150 mph
ENGINE MANAGEMENT – Magneti Marelli
DATA SYSTEM AND DASH – Motec L180
DRIVETRAIN
GEARBOX – Sadev 6-speed sequential SHIFT CONTROL – Paddle-shift on steering wheel
CLUTCH – 2 plate cerametallic race clutch
CHASSIS
SUSPENSION – Custom four corner strut with A-Arm
DAMPERS – Bilstein STEERING WHEEL – Max Papis Innovations
Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24) program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with Mazda Team Joest. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and Mazda Motorsports on Instagram and Facebook.
More information about the Mazda3 TCR is available at MazdaMotorsports.com and LongRoadRacing.com.
