M2 (Mazda)

Not to be confused with Mazda2, BMW M2, or Freightliner M2.

M2

The M2 Building
Company type	Division
Industry	Automotive
Founded	1991
Defunct	1995
Fate	Defunct
Headquarters	Tokyo , Japan
Area served	Japan
Products	Automobiles
Parent	Mazda

M2 (エムツー, Emu Tsū) 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"	Sport-tuned version of Eunos Roadster	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"[3]	Lightweight, hardcore version of Eunos Roadster	Cancelled over weak M2 1002 sales, prototype converted into M2 1008[6]
M2 1004 "Fullhouse"	High-roof van version of Autozam Revue	Concept	1991
M2 1005 "WRC" / Mazda Familia Sport-4	Group A rally version of Mazda Familia	Concept, evolved into M2 1023	1989
M2 1006 "Cobra"[3]	High-power version of Eunos Roadster with JE-ZE V6	Cancelled due to large amount of modifications required,[7] 2 prototypes built[6]	1992
M2 1007[3]	4 door sports car	Cancelled
M2 1008 "Berlinetta"	Coupe based on Eunos Roadster	Cancelled, replica later built	1994
M2 1009	Small SUV	Concept	1991
M2 1010	Coupé utility based on Mazda Familia	Concept
M2 1011	Luxury version of Eunos Cosmo	Concept
M2 1012 "Clubhouse"	Luxury version of ɛ̃fini MPV	Concept	1991
M2 1013
M2 1014	Off-road version of Autozam AZ-1	Concept	1993
M2 1015	Autozam AZ-1 with styling upgrades[8]	50 units built	1994
M2 1015A	Rally-inspired version of Autozam AZ-1[9]	Concept	1994
M2 1015B	Autozam AZ-1 with detachable plastic roof panels[9][10]	Concept	1994
M2 1016
M2 1017
M2 1018
M2 1019 "S. Presso"	Sport-tuned version of Eunos Presso with KL-ZE V6	Cancelled
M2 1020	Sport-tuned version of ɛ̃fini RX-7	Cancelled, 2 prototypes built, would inspire Mazda RX-7 SP	1995 (planned)
M2 1021
M2 1022	5 door hatchback, originally a large MPV	Evolved into and entered production as the Mazda Demio[7]
M2 1023 / Mazda Familia Sport-4	Production version of M2 1005	Concept	1989
M2 1024	Camper version of Mazda Bongo Friendee	Entered production as the Mazda Bongo Friendee Auto Free Top[7]
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

References

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6. "Halderberge Automotive". Halderberge Automotive. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
7. Yuan, Dave (2014-07-03). "BUBBLE ERA EXCESS: The story of Mazda's M2 brand, Part 02". Japanese Nostalgic Car. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
8. "AZ-1 after mass-production". www.asahi-net.or.jp. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
9. "AZ-1 As a Show Model". www.asahi-net.or.jp. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
10. 株式会社プロトコーポレーション. "Ｍ２-１０１５". goo-net.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
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