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Mazda
M2 M2-1001 (Eunos Roadster)
First model of M2 Inc., Mazda's in-house specialist subsidiary: tuned engine, suspension and stripped interior on the Eunos Roadster (factory division, not tuner).
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 300 Built
- Years
- 1991–1992
- Engine
- 1,600 cc / 1.6 LFactory: 1.6 L
- Power
- 95.6 kW / 130 PSFactory: 130 PS
- Top speed
- Not yet verified
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- M2 Corporation (Masakatsu Kato, head of M2; Hirotaka Tachibana, development engineer)
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The M2-1001, nicknamed the Clubman, was the first car sold by Mazda's M2 Inc. development subsidiary and a factory-tuned Eunos Roadster built in a run of 300. It is regarded as the Japanese view of the ultimate Roadster and was priced similarly to a Z32 Fairlady Z.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionlimited units (Mazda) | 3001,2 | Factory production | Factory reported |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
M2 Inc. was created in 1990 as an 'antenna showroom' in Tokyo's Setagaya ward where customers could talk to developers; it also tuned and built special vehicles. The 1001 was announced in late 1991 and demand was so strong that a lottery was needed among buyers.
It was followed by the touring-focused 1002 and the last M2 Roadster, the 1028, before M2 was shut down in April 1995.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard M2 M2-1001 (Eunos Roadster).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | B6-ZE (tuned)3 Independently researched |
| Layout | Not yet verified |
| Displacement | 1,600 cc / 1.6 LFactory: 1.6 L4 Independently researchedFrom an enthusiast source (level D) – not yet confirmed by the maker or a registry. A used-car listing of one M2-1001 gives 1590cc (level D), which is the same engine class. |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | 95.6 kW / 130 PSFactory: 130 PS3 Independently researchedHooniverse gives 130 hp and 109 lb-ft, from higher-compression pistons, a more aggressive camshaft and improved intake and exhaust. |
| Power at | 6,500 rpm5 Independently researched |
| Torque | 148 NmFactory: 109 lb-ft · converted5 Independently researched |
| Torque at | 5,500 rpm5 Independently researched |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual, mechanical LSD with cooler3 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | 53 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Stiffer springs, bump-stops and bushes; M2-developed Dunlop 195/50-15 tyres5 Independently researchedApplies to front and rear. |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Manual steering rack5 Independently researched |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | 3,980 mmFactory: 3,980 mm6 Independently researchedFrom one used-car listing (level D); the labels are garbled in the cache, so the order length/width/height is assumed from the usual layout. |
| Width | 1,670 mmFactory: 1,670 mm6 Independently researchedFrom one used-car listing (level D); see length note. |
| Height | 1,220 mmFactory: 1,220 mm6 Independently researchedFrom one used-car listing (level D); see length note. |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 958 kgFactory: 2,112 lb · converted7 Independently researched |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not 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.
The M2-1001 has a tuned B6-ZE engine, a lightweight flywheel, a mechanical LSD with cooler and an HKS exhaust, with a four-point roll cage and 15-inch Panasport Pro Rally wheels on 195/50 tyres. Outside it has exclusive Dark Blue paint, vintage racing-style aluminium mirror and fuel cap, a rear spoiler and a modified nose with two large driving lights. Every M2 car is sequentially numbered on a metal plate, sometimes riveted to the passenger door.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
Mazda MX-5 Chronology Level A Mazda Motor Corporation
- 'M2 1001' is developed by M2 and launched in limited numbers (300 units)
- 2
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3
The story of Mazda's M2 brand, Part 01 Level B Japanese Nostalgic Car
- tuned B6-ZE engine with 130PS
- 5-speed manual transmission, lightweight flywheel, mechanical LSD with cooler
- 5-speed manual transmission
-
4
M2 Corporation Roadsters: 1001, 1002, & 1028 Level D ClubRoadster.net forum
- a 1.6L motor
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5
Roadster Special & Limited Editions: M2 Corporation cars (forum compilation of articles incl. AutoWeek 28 Feb 1994 and an M2 engineer's recollections) Level D Club Roadster forum
- 130hp @ 6500 RPM
- 109ft/lb of torque @ 5500 RPM
- change of springs, bump-stops and bushes; 195/50-15 tyres developed with Dunlop
- Both 1001 and 1002 employed a manual steering rack
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6
Eunos Roadster M2 1001 used-car listing (Japanese) Level D enthuno-mori.at-server.com (car listing)
- 3980mm
- 1670mm
- 1220mm
-
7
The story of Mazda's M2 brand, Part 02 Level B Japanese Nostalgic Car
- identical 2112-lb figure as the 1001
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