page_title: Mazda L engine
section_title: 2.3L DISI Turbo (L3-VDT)
hierarchical_section_title: Mazda L engine / 2.3L DISI Turbo (L3-VDT)
caption_attribution_description: English: Mazda L3-VDT (Mazda Speed Axela)
context_page_description: The Mazda L-series is a mid-sized inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine designed by Mazda as part of their MZR family, ranging in displacement from 1.8L to 2.5L. Introduced in 2001, it is the evolution of the cast-iron block F-engine. The L-series is used by Ford as their 1.8L to 2.5L Duratec world engine.
  The L-engine uses a chain-driven DOHC, 16-valve valvetrain with an all-aluminum block construction and cast-iron cylinder liners. Other features include fracture-split forged powder metal connecting rods and a one-piece cast crankshaft.
  Other features are intake cam-phasing VVT, VTCS, VICS, a stainless steel 4:1 exhaust manifold and a lower main bearing cage for increased block rigidity. Direct-injection is available on the 2.0 L LF-VD and the award-winning turbocharged L3-VDT engine introduced in 2006 for the Mazdaspeed lineup of vehicles.
  In 2010, Ford introduced a GDI turbo variant of the Mazda LF engine design as the EcoBoost 2.0L, using Ford's own manifold and engine control systems. Ford plans to use the L-engine well into the future for their EcoBoost and Duratec 4-cylinder generations.
context_section_description: An award-winning turbocharged version of the 2.3 with direct injection spark ignition, or "DISI" is also pronounced. It develops 263 hp (196 kW; 267 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 280 lb⋅ft (380 N⋅m) at 3,000 rpm and is capable of propelling the Mazdaspeed3 from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.6 seconds.
  While the 2.0 Ford EcoBoost engine and its later 2.3 variant share a cylinder block with the L3-VDT and are derived from the Mazda L architecture, little else is shared between the EcoBoost and L3-VDT and they should not be confused with one another. The EcoBoost engines have different turbochargers, Ford-designed heads, different direct injection systems along with featuring Ford's Ti-VCT variable valve timing system instead of Mazda's S-VT.
  Applications:
  2005–2007 Mazda Atenza MPS/Mazda6 MPS/Mazdaspeed6
  2006–2010 Mazda MPV (JDM only)
  2006–2012 Mazda CX-7
  2006–2012 Mazda Axela MPS/Mazdaspeed3
caption: Mazda L3-VDT direct injected turbo
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