The tiny AZ-1 was never sold outside Japan, yet much of its development happened in Britain, tested extensively at Lotus's Millbrook Proving Ground.
Lead trim: AZ-1
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FactThe tiny AZ-1 was never sold outside Japan, yet much of its development happened in Britain, tested extensively at Lotus's Millbrook Proving Ground.
Built by Mazda and sold under its Autozam channel, the AZ-1 is the only mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive kei car ever fitted with factory gullwing doors; part of the 'ABC' trio of early-1990s kei sports cars with the Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino.
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VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERThe tiny AZ-1 was never sold outside Japan, yet much of its development happened in Britain, tested extensively at Lotus's Millbrook Proving Ground.
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-1 | 1992–1994 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 63 hp | 63 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
We don’t estimate running costs for a car like this. What it costs depends on its condition, its specialist and how it is driven, and an average would mislead.
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