The M2 Building
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| Company type | Division |
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| 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 the Mazda Motor Corporation. The company existed from 1991 to 1995 and was also known under its nickname Mazda Two. M2 was responsible for the development and the production of vehicle parts, such as bodykits. The headquarters was inside the M2 BuildinginTokyo, Japan. The showrooms of complete vehicles was inside the affiliated Setagaya Matsudarotari (Mazda Rotary) Building. The company was closed in 1995 and was a victim of the financial crisisof1995. The vehicles of the brand were produced in only small numbers, making them a high priority for collectors. Most known M2 vehicles are currently registered in Japan although some have made it overseas to the USA.
| Model | Description | Status | Year |
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| M2 1001 "Cafe Racer" / "Clubman" | Sport-tuned version of Eunos 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 of Autozam Revue | Concept | 1991 |
| M2 1005 "WRC" / Mazda Familia Sport-4 | Group A rally version of Mazda Familia | Concept, evolved into M2 1023 | 1989 |
| M2 1006 "Cobra"[3] | High-power version of Eunos Roadster with JE-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 of Eunos Cosmo | Concept | |
| M2 1012 "Clubhouse" | Luxury version of ɛ̃fini MPV | Concept | |
| M2 1013 | |||
| M2 1014 | Off-road version of Autozam 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 of Eunos Presso with KL-ZE V6 | Cancelled | |
| M2 1020 | Sport-tuned version of ɛ̃fini 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 the Mazda Demio[7] | |
| M2 1023 / Mazda Familia Sport-4 | Production version of M2 1005 | Concept | 1989 |
| M2 1024 | Camper version of Mazda 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 |
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