Mazda Xedos 6 (BTCC 1993)
The Mazda Xedos 6 is a distinctive British Touring Car Championship sedan from the super-touring era, built to the sharp regulations and hard-fought racing style of 1993. Backed by Mazda and prepared for BTCC competition, it represents the kind of compact, high-revving, front-wheel-drive touring car that made the early 1990s such a golden age for tin-top racing.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 2.0L inline-4 touring car engine
Total Output: ~275 hp (205 kW)
Redline: ~8,500–8,800 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,050 kg
Dimensions: ~4,700 mm long × 1,780 mm wide × 1,350 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,620 mm
Tires: Touring car slicks on period-style racing wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel discs with racing calipers
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Xedos 6 is a classic super-touring weapon that rewards momentum, patience, and precision. It may not have the outright drama of a rear-wheel-drive touring car, but it makes up for that with clean turn-in, excellent traction on corner exit, and the kind of stable platform that lets you attack curbs and late-brake into tight BTCC-style corners with confidence. In the sim, it feels nimble and surprisingly lively, especially when you keep the engine singing near the top of the rev range.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated four-cylinder delivers a crisp, metallic touring-car note that builds into a hard-edged wail as the revs rise. It’s not about torque; it’s about keeping the motor in its sweet spot and using the gearbox to stay on cam. The sound is raw, mechanical, and deeply period-correct — exactly what you want from early-90s BTCC machinery.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Sharp front end and good rotation on entry, with mild understeer if you overdrive the front tires.
Traction: Excellent pull out of slower corners thanks to the FWD layout, though wheelspin and torque steer can appear if you’re too aggressive.
Braking: Strong and dependable, with a car that stays settled under heavy deceleration.
Top Speed: Respectable for a touring car, but the Xedos 6 is really at its best on technical circuits rather than long straights.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a super-touring car — smooth steering, committed braking, and lots of momentum. Short-shifting rarely helps; keep the engine in the powerband and let the chassis do the work. It shines on tighter, more technical tracks where clean lines matter more than raw horsepower.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Xedos 6 has the understated but purposeful look that defines BTCC sedans of the era: low, wide, flared, and packed with sponsor graphics. The body shape is elegant in road-car form, but transformed into a serious race machine with racing aero, widened arches, and a stripped-out cockpit.
Whether you’re racing door-to-door in a BTCC throwback or chasing hot laps in one of the era’s best touring car platforms, the Mazda Xedos 6 delivers that unmistakable 1990s super-touring character — balanced, competitive, and great fun to drive hard.