Autozam AZ-1
| Autozam AZ-1 (PG6SA) | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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).