Autozam AZ-1
The Autozam AZ-1, known by the framecode PG6SA, is a mid-engined kei-class sports car, designed and manufactured by Mazda under its Autozam brand. Suzuki provided the engine as well as the inspiration for the design.
| Autozam AZ-1 (PG6SA) | |
|---|---|
Mazda M2 1015 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Also called | Suzuki Cara (PG6SS) Mazda AZ-550 |
| Production | AZ-1: October 1992 – October 1994 (4,392) Cara: 1993–1994 (531) |
| Designer | Tatsumi Fukunaga (Suzuki RS/3) Toshiko Hirai (design leader) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports kei car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Platform | FRP body on steel chassis |
| Doors | Gullwing |
| Related | Mazda Carol Suzuki Alto |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 657 cc F6A DOHC 12-valve turbo I3 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,235 mm (88.0 in) |
| Length | 3,295 mm (129.7 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Height | 1,150 mm (45.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 720 kg (1,587 lb) |
Manufactured from October 1992 to October 1994, the AZ-1 was noted for its gullwing doors. Power came from the same Suzuki-sourced 657 cc turbocharged engine used by the Suzuki Alto that produced 64 PS (47 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 85 N⋅m (63 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm.
Suzuki later produced its own badge engineered version named the Suzuki Cara (PG6SS).
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