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Autozam Clef

Mazda-built Autozam sedan, 5,258 produced.

Still being researched: identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

Autozam Autozam Clef (Wikimedia Commons search)
Autozam Autozam Clef (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: NZ Car Freak · CC BY-SA 4.0
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
1992–1994
Engine
V-type 6-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC · 2,496 cc / 2.5 LFactory: 2,496 cc
Power
147 kW / 200 PSFactory: 200 PS
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The Clef was a four-door saloon sold through Mazda's Autozam dealer channel in Japan. A Japanese enthusiast site describes it as the only four-door sporty saloon Autozam ever offered, which makes it very rare today.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

The Clef was based on the Cronos mid-size saloon and went on sale in May 1992.

It was offered with V6 engines of 2.0 and 2.5 litres in front-wheel drive, and a 2.0 four-cylinder with four-wheel drive. A grille version, Limited X, was added late in production.

Sales were poor. The source says monthly sales of around 100 units were doubtful, and the model was discontinued in December 1994.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard Autozam Clef.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeKL-ZE1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry.
LayoutV-type 6-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). Figures are for the 2.5 V6 front-wheel-drive example in the source, not the other variants.
Cylinders61 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Displacement 2,496 cc / 2.5 LFactory: 2,496 cc1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). The catalogue gives a range of 1991-2496 cc across the Clef range.
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
ValvetrainDOHC, 24 valves1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Fuel systemNot yet verified
Power 147 kW / 200 PSFactory: 200 PS1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). The source also gives 147 kW.
Power at 6,500 rpm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Torque 224 Nm / 22.8 kgmFactory: 22.8 kgm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). The source also gives 224 N·m.
Torque at 5,500 rpm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox4-speed automatic1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsFront-wheel drive1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). The catalogue also lists a four-wheel-drive version.

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionStrut1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Rear suspensionStrut1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,610 mmFactory: 2,610 mm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Length 4,670 mmFactory: 4,670 mm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Width 1,750 mmFactory: 1,750 mm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Height 1,400 mmFactory: 1,400 mm1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D).
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,270 kgFactory: 1,270 kg1 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D). Listed as vehicle weight in the source.
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Mazda Autozam Clef (オートザム クレフ) Level D Motorz
    • エンジン：KL-ZE
    • 水冷V型6気筒DOHC24バルブ
    • 排気量：2,496cc
    • DOHC24バルブ
    • 最高出力：147kw(200ps)/6,500rpm
    • 最大トルク：224N･m(22.8kgm)/5,500rpm
    • ミッション：4AT
    • 駆動方式：FF
    • サスペンション形式：(F･R)ストラット
    • ホイールベース(mm)：2,610
    • 全長×全幅×全高(mm)：4,670×1,750×1,400
    • 車重(kg)：1,270
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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