Autozam AZ-1

Autozam AZ-1 (PG6SA)
Overview
ManufacturerMazda
Also calledSuzuki Cara (PG6SS)
Mazda AZ-550
ProductionAZ-1: October 1992 – October 1994 (4,392)
Cara: 1993–1994 (531)
DesignerTatsumi Fukunaga (Suzuki RS/3)
Toshiko Hirai (design leader)
Body and chassis
ClassSports kei car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRMR layout
PlatformFRP body on steel chassis
DoorsGullwing
RelatedMazda Carol Suzuki Alto
Powertrain
Engine657 cc F6A DOHC 12-valve turbo I3
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,235 mm (88.0 in)
Length3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Height1,150 mm (45.3 in)
Curb weight720 kg (1,587 lb)

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.[1]

Manufactured from October 1992 to October 1994, the AZ-1 was noted for its gullwing doors.[2] 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).

  1. ^ Spoelstra, Marcel. "RS Prototype". suzuki-collection.com. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
  2. ^ "マツダAZ-1のカタログ" [Catalog: Mazda AZ-1]. CarSensor.net (in Japanese). Recruit Co., Ltd. Archived from the original on 2020-08-20.