Mazda Prototypes Race New MZ-2.0T Engine

MZ-2.0T engine will make its race debut at the Rolex 24 at DaytonaThe two-car Mazda Prototype race team will be powered by the new gasoline-fueled MZ-2.0T engine this season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The engine has been in development for much of the past year and has completed nearly 4,000 test miles prior to this weekend's "ROAR before the 24" test session at the Daytona International Speedway.The MZ-2.0T earned its name from its configuration: "MZ" refers to Mazda, "2.0" references its 2-liter capacity, while "T" is a nod to the turbocharger. The inline, four-cylinder engine is built upon a similar foundation of the MZR-R engine that was developed by Mazda and Advanced Engine Research Ltd. (AER) for sports car racing beginning in 2006. In addition to the new Prototype engine, Mazda works with AER on the current version of the MZR-R engine that powers the entire field in the Indy Lights series, the top rung of the Mazda Road to Indy.