 The M2 Building | |
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Fate | Defunct |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Japan |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Parent | Mazda |
M2 (エムツー,Emu Tsū) was an automobile manufacturer and subsidiary of theMazda Motor Corporation. The company existed from 1991 to 1995 and was also known under its nicknameMazda Two. M2 was responsible for the development and the production ofvehicle parts, such asbodykits. The headquarters was inside the M2 Building inTokyo,Japan. The showrooms of complete vehicles was inside the affiliatedSetagaya Matsudarotari (Mazda Rotary) Building. The company was closed in 1995, having been a victim of theasset price bubble's collapse which began in 1990 and led to Japan'sLost Decades.
The vehicles of the brand, all modified Mazda products, were made only in small numbers, making them a high priority forcollectors. Most known M2 vehicles are currently registered in Japan although some have made it overseas to the USA.
| Model | Description | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2 1001 "Cafe Racer" / "Clubman" | Sport-tuned version ofEunos 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 ofAutozam Revue | Concept | 1991 |
| M2 1005 "WRC" / Mazda Familia Sport-4 | Group A rally version ofMazda Familia | Concept, evolved into M2 1023 | 1989 |
| M2 1006 "Cobra"[3] | High-power version of Eunos Roadster withJE-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 ofEunos Cosmo | Concept | |
| M2 1012 "Clubhouse" | Luxury version ofɛ̃fini MPV | Concept | 1991 |
| M2 1013 | |||
| M2 1014 | Off-road version ofAutozam 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 ofEunos Presso withKL-ZE V6 | Cancelled | |
| M2 1020 | Sport-tuned version ofɛ̃fini 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 theMazda Demio[7] | |
| M2 1023 / Mazda Familia Sport-4 | Production version of M2 1005 | Concept | 1989 |
| M2 1024 | Camper version ofMazda 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 |
