M2 (Mazda) Explained

M2
Type:Division
Defunct:1995
Fate:Defunct
Area Served:Japan
Industry:Automotive
Products:Automobiles
Parent:Mazda
Foundation:1991
Location City:Tokyo
Location Country:Japan

was an automobile manufacturer and subsidiary of the Mazda Motor Corporation. The company existed from 1991 to 1995 and was also known under its nickname Mazda Two. M2 was responsible for the development and the production of vehicle parts, such as bodykits. The headquarters was inside the M2 Building in Tokyo, Japan. The showrooms of complete vehicles was inside the affiliated Setagaya Matsudarotari (Mazda Rotary) Building. The company was closed in 1995 and was a victim of the financial crisis of 1995. The vehicles of the brand were produced in only small numbers, making them a high priority for collectors. Most known M2 vehicles are currently registered in Japan although some have made it overseas to the USA.

Model overview

Model Description Status Year
M2 1001 "Cafe Racer" / "Clubman" 300 units built[1] [2] [3] 1991-1992
M2 1002 "Vintage" Comfort-focused version of Eunos Roadster 40 units built[4] [5] 1992
M2 1003 "Junior" Lightweight, hardcore version of Eunos Roadster Cancelled over weak M2 1002 sales, prototype converted into M2 1008[6]
M2 1004 "Fullhouse"Concept1991
M2 1005 "WRC" / Mazda Familia Sport-4 Group A rally version of Mazda FamiliaConcept, evolved into M2 10231989
M2 1006 "Cobra" High-power version of Eunos Roadster with JE-ZE V6Cancelled due to large amount of modifications required,[7] 2 prototypes built1992
M2 1007 4 door sports car Cancelled
M2 1008 "Berlinetta"Coupe based on Eunos RoadsterCancelled, replica later built1994
M2 1009Small SUVConcept1991
M2 1010Coupé utility based on Mazda FamiliaConcept
M2 1011Luxury version of Eunos CosmoConcept
M2 1012 "Clubhouse"Luxury version of ɛ̃fini MPVConcept
M2 1013
M2 1014 Concept1993
M2 1015Autozam AZ-1 with styling upgrades[8] 50 units built1994
M2 1015ARally-inspired version of Autozam AZ-1[9] Concept1994
M2 1015BAutozam AZ-1 with detachable plastic roof panels[10] Concept1994
M2 1016
M2 1017
M2 1018
M2 1019 "S. Presso"Sport-tuned version of Eunos Presso with KL-ZE V6Cancelled
M2 1020 Cancelled, 2 prototypes built, would inspire Mazda RX-7 SP1995 (planned)
M2 1021
M2 10225 door hatchback, originally a large MPVEvolved into and entered production as the Mazda Demio
M2 1023 / Mazda Familia Sport-4Production version of M2 1005Concept1989
M2 1024Camper version of Mazda Bongo FriendeeEntered production as the Mazda Bongo Friendee Auto Free Top
M2 1025
M2 1026
M2 1027
M2 1028 "Street Competition" Track-focused version of Eunos Roadster 300 units built[11] 1994
M2 1029
M2 1030
M2 1031 Wheelchair adapted Eunos Roadster Concept

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ユーノス M2 1001 . enthuno-mori.at-server.com . 2010-07-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040624000512/http://www.enthuno-mori.at-server.com/eunos/20040614eunos/ . 2004-06-24 .
  2. Web site: M2 1001 . aus-cartalk.com . 2010-07-23.
  3. Web site: M2 Corporation Roadsters: 1001, 1002, & 1028. clubRoadster.net. 2010-07-23. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110409033556/http://clubroadster.net/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=352. 2011-04-09.
  4. Web site: M2 1002 . Mx5easternregion.co.uk . 2010-07-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100126042324/http://www.mx5easternregion.co.uk/Evolution_MK1/26.html . 2010-01-26 . dead .
  5. Web site: M2 1002 . aus-cartalk.com . 2010-07-23.
  6. Web site: Halderberge Automotive. 2021-06-06. Halderberge Automotive.
  7. Web site: Yuan. Dave. 2014-07-03. BUBBLE ERA EXCESS: The story of Mazda's M2 brand, Part 02. 2021-06-06. Japanese Nostalgic Car. en-US.
  8. Web site: AZ-1 after mass-production. 2021-06-06. www.asahi-net.or.jp.
  9. Web site: AZ-1 As a Show Model. 2021-06-06. www.asahi-net.or.jp.
  10. Web site: 株式会社プロトコーポレーション. M2‐1015. goo-net.com. 2010-07-28. dead. https://archive.today/20110725102428/http://www.goo-net.com/usedcar/spread/goo/15/700020040220100420003.html. 2011-07-25.
  11. Web site: プレジャー(M2 1028 オーナズクラブ) . d9.dion.ne.jp . 2010-07-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111003033742/http://www.d9.dion.ne.jp/~pi-pi/ . 2011-10-03 . dead .