Mazda 6 to debut at the Rolex 24, is to run in Grand-Am class GX

In 2013, the Rolex 24 is going to see something you've never seen before: a race car with a diesel engine.

Thursday ', Mazda North American Operations announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show that the racing version of the Mazda will debut in June 2014, racing in the Rolex 24 endurance race at 26-27 in Daytona Beach, Florida

The six racing cars will be powered by a Mazda Mazda SKYACTIV-D clean diesel and is being developed for the new Grand-Am class GX. This will be the first time a diesel-powered vehicles of any kind has never raced in the Rolex daytona replica watches 24. Mazda is looking for win number 24 on the American classic strength class, most recently after winning in 2008 and 2010.

John Doonan, Director of Motorsport Mazda North American Operations has talked about the new car.

"We were delighted to announce this car for months, but had to wait until the production machine has been revealed. SpeedSource Engineering team, in collaboration with Mazda engineers have been flat for months on the development of the engine. We are pleased to report that the engine meets the performance objectives for power and endurance. 400 + hp This means that more than 50 hours, with an engine that includes a long list of production Mazda parts. motor This is not a purebred, but a block SKYACTIV-D production. We are very pleased to have our engine to drive our new car. "