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. Turbocharged 2003 MAZDASPEED Protegé to be Joined by Line of High-Performance Parts, Accessories and Apparel
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