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    Mazda M2 Incorporated M2-1001, M2-1002, M2-1028, M2-1006, M2-1008

    Here is a combination review of a few old articles I found about the M2 Cars, thought you guys would find it interesting.


    M2-INCORPORATED

    Quote Originally Posted by M2-INCORPORATED
    "Uncompromising standards and craftsmanship are our development theme."



    Founded in November 1991, M2, also known as "Mazda Too" was Mazda's new off-line planning, nichehouse, Research & Development company (back in the early 90's). The M2 Crew employees had noble intentions -- creating nichemobiles derived from Mazda's volume products. Although M2's basic mission involved focusing on the "soft" aspects of vehicle design in an attempt to create more specifically targeted niche variants, the changes to the off-line cars would go well beyond mere cosmetics.

    Heading the M2 operation was "Masakatsu Kato", original father of the Miata (Eunos Roadster) in Japan, as well as creator of several Mazda concept vehicles. Kato-san was assisted by Hirotaka Tachibana, development engineer responsible for the superb dynamics of the FC (second-generation RX-7) and the NA Roadster (Miata MX-5). M2-Corp which was based out of Tokyo, M2 was a 100% owned subsidiary of Mazda and it was closed by Mazda in 1995, but not before creating some really sweet vehicles. Mazda kept a similar program going with Mazdaspeed, and then in the late 90's Mazdaspeed was absorbed to Mazda in the subsidiary company in Mazda Auto Tokyo.

    M2-1001 "Clubman" Roadster AKA the Cafe Racer (Dec-91) Limited 1/300
    M2-CORP released the M2-1001 Roadster in December 1991. It was a Limited Edition Roadster variant that was a short production run of only 300 units, in a special edition Blue/Black Mica Paint, with a base sticker price of $26,000.

    Prospective buyers were required to show up in person at M2's Tokyo headquarters to "register" for a "chance" to place an order for this extremely limited Roadster.

    Here is a photo of the M2 Incorporated Building in Tokyo, what a grand looking site to see this must have been, sadly no longer owned by M2 or Mazda though. The architecture on this building was just as wild as the cars that came out of here.





    This upscale M2-1001 Eunos Roadster was M2's first "turn-key" race ready offering, here is a list of some of the goodies that made it so popular. In addition to the functional front airdam with integrated fog lamps, it came standard with extras like; vintage aero mirrors, 4-point rollbar, Vintage gauge cluster, Fixed Back Bucket Seats, Polished 3-Spoke MOMO Veloce Steering Wheel, stiffer suspension package with M2 Specific codes, Polished aluminum strut brace, upgraded exhaust by HKS Japan, Aftermarket Intake system, a Tuned 1.6L motor with new aggressive pistons, radical camshaft, lightweight flywheel, LSD with Cooling Intake, manual rack steering, manual windows, (A/C was optional) racing pedals, Centerless Console, with matching Shortened Radio Bezel, a retro looking aluminum gas filler cap, a more aggressive wheel & tire package (15x6 panasport rally rims) and a rear spoiler (which became standard for the R-Pkg). The performance changes made to the Roadster would bump the horsepower to 130hp @ 6500rpm, and 109ft/lb of torque @ 5500rpm. Once released it was so popular that people were paying up to $34,000 to get there hands on the M2-1001 Roadster!

    Actual Brochure Pics M2-1001 Clubman;








    Below is a used one that was up for sale in the United Kingdom, only 38K on the clock!


    M2-1001 For Sale UK8.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK1.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK2.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK3.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK4.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK5.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK6.jpgM2-1001 For Sale UK7.jpg


    And more specs here.
    http://www.aus-cartalk.com/tech/m21001.htm

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