Mazda AZ-1 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1992–1995) — First Generation
The Mazda AZ-1 is a tiny gullwing-doored coupe built to Japan's kei car rules, offering sports-car handling in a package barely longer than a city hatchback. Here is what its mechanical side actually delivers.
The Mazda AZ-1 engine is a 0.7-litre turbocharged petrol unit sized to kei regulations, paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. That compact powertrain sits behind the cabin, so the drivetrain feels eager and direct rather than fast, rewarding revs and smooth shifts.