Autozam AZ-1

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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. The first photo is from a car with normal height, the second, from the AZ-1.





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Because of this low height, driver vision differs from common cars as shown below:







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Manufacturer	Autozam
Production	AZ-1: October 1992–1995, 4,392 Cara : 1993–1995, 531
No. of Passengers	2
Body style	2 door coupe
Engine	F6A 657 cc I3, DOHC 12v turbo
No. of Cylinders
Horsepower
Transmission	5-speed manual
Drivetrain
Wheelbase	2235 mm (88 in)
Length	3295 mm (129.7 in)
Width	1395 mm (54.9 in)
Height	1150 mm (45.3 in)
Curb weight	720 kg (1587 lb)
Fuel capacity	30 liters (8 US gal/7.1 imp gal)
Fuel usage	no data available
Features	gull wing doors
Designers	Tatsumi Fukunaga (Suzuki RS/3) Toshiko Hirai (Design Leader)

Links
Auto.vl.ru
AZ-1 page
The Suzuki Cara Enthusiast Website
Wikipedia