Mazda B-series Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mazda B-series transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5250 rpm
    • Average torque: 306 Nm

Gearbox types in 2001 Mazda B-series through generations

  • 2.3 —5 MT (290 Nm)
  • 4.0 V6 4WD —5 MT (322 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.0 V6 4WD 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 69%
    4.0 V6 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5250 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda B-series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4560 rpm
      • Average torque: 264 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1205 kg / 2657 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1745 kg / 3848 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 Mazda B-series through generations

  • 2.5 TD —5 MT (168 Nm)
  • 3.0 V6 —5 MT (244 Nm)
  • 2.5 TD 4WD —5 MT (266 Nm)
  • 4.0 V6 —5 MT (322 Nm)
  • 4.0 V6 4WD —5 MT (322 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 TD 5 MT—4100 rpm.
  • 3.0 V6 5 MT—4700 rpm.
  • 2.5 TD 4WD 5 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 4.0 V6 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • 4.0 V6 4WD 5 MT—5250 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 TD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4100 rpm. 96%
    3.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4700 rpm. 84%
    2.5 TD 4WD Manual 5 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 3500 rpm. 96%
    4.0 V6 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 69%
    4.0 V6 4WD Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 3.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.5 TD 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 4.0 V6 4WD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%