Post by wankelninja on Jul 15, 2009 22:32:46 GMT -5
Also known as Suzuki Cara (PG6SS) and Mazda AZ-550, the Autozam AZ-1 is a mid-engined two-seat sports kei car. It was designed and manufactured by Suzuki but sold by Mazda under its Autozam brand.
The AZ-1 debuted in October 1992 until production ceased in 1994, and was perhaps most noted for its gull-wing doors. Power came from the same Suzuki-sourced 657 cc turbocharged engine used by the Mazda Carol that produced 64 PS (47 kW) at 6500 rpm and 85 N·m (63 ft·lbf) at 4000 rpm.
Interestingly, the AZ-1's chassis is extremely strong for a car its size. This is to compensate for the plastic outer panels.
In addition, its height, as shown below, is one of the lowest if not the lowest of Japanese cars.
1993 Mazda AZ-1 Specifications
Engine Location: Mid
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis: Steel unibody
Weight: 720 kg | 1587.6 lbs
Performance:
0-60 mph: 9.2 seconds.
1/4 Mile: 16.60S seconds.
Top Speed: 95 mph | 152.9 km/h
Engine:
Engine Configuration: I
Cylinders: 3
Aspiration/Induction: Turbocharged
Displacement: 657.00 cc | 40.1 cu in. | 0.7 L.
Valves: 12 valves
4 valves per cylinder
Valvetrain: DOHC
Horsepower: 64.00 HP (47.1 KW) @ 6500.00 RPM
Torque: 63.00 Ft-Lbs (85.4 NM) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio: 24.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter: 91.4
Designers: Tatsumi Fukunaga, Toshiko Hirai
The AZ-1 debuted in October 1992 until production ceased in 1994, and was perhaps most noted for its gull-wing doors. Power came from the same Suzuki-sourced 657 cc turbocharged engine used by the Mazda Carol that produced 64 PS (47 kW) at 6500 rpm and 85 N·m (63 ft·lbf) at 4000 rpm.
Interestingly, the AZ-1's chassis is extremely strong for a car its size. This is to compensate for the plastic outer panels.
In addition, its height, as shown below, is one of the lowest if not the lowest of Japanese cars.
1993 Mazda AZ-1 Specifications
Engine Location: Mid
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis: Steel unibody
Weight: 720 kg | 1587.6 lbs
Performance:
0-60 mph: 9.2 seconds.
1/4 Mile: 16.60S seconds.
Top Speed: 95 mph | 152.9 km/h
Engine:
Engine Configuration: I
Cylinders: 3
Aspiration/Induction: Turbocharged
Displacement: 657.00 cc | 40.1 cu in. | 0.7 L.
Valves: 12 valves
4 valves per cylinder
Valvetrain: DOHC
Horsepower: 64.00 HP (47.1 KW) @ 6500.00 RPM
Torque: 63.00 Ft-Lbs (85.4 NM) @ 4000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio: 24.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter: 91.4
Designers: Tatsumi Fukunaga, Toshiko Hirai