Mazda Autozam AZ-1 - The Teeny Tiny King Of Kei Cars Designed to fit inside the regulations of the Kei category, the AZ1 is as small as a smart car but has a spec like a supercar - gull-wing doors, mid-engined, and a novel construction.

Produced in the early 1990s by Mazda's sub-brand, Autozam, the AZ-1 has become a cult classic among enthusiasts. It stands far apart from the crowd with its pint-sized proportions, eye-catching design, and of course - traffic-stopping gullwing doors.

This 1992 Autozam AZ-1 is a Japanese-market, kei-class sports car that was built by Mazda and sold by their sub-brand, Autozam. A turbocharged 657cc three-cylinder engine is mounted amidships and powers the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle.

2022年10月7日 · 1992 Autozam AZ-1—the Kei Car That Dreamed It Was a Ferrari—for Sale on Bring a Trailer This rare Mazda kei-car product has oversize exotic appeal coupled with itty-bitty, teeny-tiny ...

2024年11月15日 · Debuting in 1992 as a 1,587-pound gullwing coupe with a 9,000 rpm-redlined, mid-mounted turbo triple, the AZ-1 was widely praised for its extraordinary agility and micro-supercar vibes. Approximately 4,392 were sold in Japan by Autozam — a defunct Mazda sub-brand — until 1995.

2024年11月5日 · Although it was only produced for two years (Oct. 1992-1994), the AZ-1 has won over enthusiasts’ minds and hearts worldwide. It came powered by a 657cc turbocharged engine that produced a total of 64hp and 63 ft. lbs. of torque, on a good day. However, the AZ-1 is much more than just numbers.

2023年8月20日 · The result was the Autozam AZ-1, one of the most unique kei cars ever built. It recently became legal to import to the U.S. under the 25 year rule, and has quickly gained a cult following.

The AZ-1 is one of the most iconic vehicles of Autozam. It was produced by Mazda in collaboration with Suzuki and launched in 1992. This small sport rear wheel drive car is remembered for its unique design and innovative features for a vehicle of its size.

1 天前 · W ere you looking for the place the Autozam AZ-1 – a kei car that would only ever be sold in Japan - was born, Basildon in Essex probably wouldn’t be the first place you’d hit upon. Yet tucked away in a nondescript trading estate in the south-east of England stood the industrial unit of Hawtal Whiting, and if you peered inside in early 1991, you’d have seen a tiny mid-engined …

2024年2月16日 · The Autozam AZ-1 is a unique and iconic sports car that holds a special place in automotive history. Produced by Suzuki under the Autozam brand, which was a part of the larger Japanese automaker Mazda, the AZ-1 was unveiled at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show.