Who is in charge of clutch development at Mazda?
Masami Masuno (left in picture) and Miyoko Ishikawa (right), both in charge of clutch development in Mazda’s Powertrain Development Division, say that in the fourth-generation MX-5’s clutch development process, they had driven all the past-generation Roadsters to make a comparison, followed by extensive analysis on each model’s clutch feel.
What kind of gearbox does a Mazda have?
To demonstrate its commitment, Mazda offers automatic and manual gearboxes, both developed under the same product development philosophy, for its sports car MX-5 as well as non-sports cars such as the compact Mazda2 and its SUV sibling CX-3.
What does clutch mean in Mazda MX-5 Mt?
It means that clutches in the MX-5 MT models need to have a highly sophisticated balance of a feeling of clutch pedal operation, how the clutch affects car’s maneuvers, and operability and reliability of the clutch parts.
How long does a Mazda clutch last for?
“We’re assuming that a clutch lasts for 100,000-kilometer driving distance, but its life will also depend on driver’s operation. To give you an extreme example, you can break a clutch in just ten minutes if you want to”, says Masuno.
What kind of clutch does a Mazdaspeed use?
The 9″ Street Twin Disc clutch features a lightweight alloy cover, 9” twin solid organic discs, performance flywheel, release bearing, replacement bolts, pilot bush and alignment tool. The peak torque capacity for the stage 1 clutch is 890ft/lbs. It is designed for street use Mazdaspeeds with Big turbos, PI, built motors, etc.
Masami Masuno (left in picture) and Miyoko Ishikawa (right), both in charge of clutch development in Mazda’s Powertrain Development Division, say that in the fourth-generation MX-5’s clutch development process, they had driven all the past-generation Roadsters to make a comparison, followed by extensive analysis on each model’s clutch feel.
Is the Mazdaspeed 3 an all rounder car?
The MazdaSpeed 3 and Mazdaspeed 6 have proven to be an excellent all-rounder performance car and daily driver. With many tuning groups specialising in gaining increased power and torque from the 2.3L turbocharged engine, these vehicles often require upgraded clutches to handle the increased performance gained.
“We’re assuming that a clutch lasts for 100,000-kilometer driving distance, but its life will also depend on driver’s operation. To give you an extreme example, you can break a clutch in just ten minutes if you want to”, says Masuno.