Mazda Carol 600 History
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| Production | 1962 to 1964 |
| body type | 4 door sedan |
| Drive system | rear engine rear drive |
| engine | 586cc in-line 4-cylinder OHV |
| Maximum output | 28PS/6,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 4.2kgf m/4,000rpm |
| Wheelbase | 1,930mm |
| full length | 3,200mm |
| Width | 1,325mm |
| Height | 1,340mm |
| vehicle weight | 585kg |
The Mazda Carol 600 was a small car from japan built in the early 1960s for only 2 years.
History
With a larger 586 cc OHV engine, the Carol 600 made its debut in the fall of 1962. Although the prototype, the "Mazda 700," was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1961 as a 700cc sedan, the Carol was built and intended to replace it as a mainstay vehicle. It was, however, sold as a 360cc minicar. The 600 also marked Mazda's one millionth vehicle produced in 1963. It had a larger bumper and a more opulent interior and exterior than the 360, but the interior space was identical.February 1962 Production started. Initially, a 2-door was released, and in 1963, a deluxe 4-door was released, which was a big hit at first.The 600 was still as cramped as the 360 and underperformed new and established competitors, so the model was superseded after only two years by the Mazda 800 when production of the Mazda Family series began in 1964
Extra length was due to more prominent bumpers, passenger space was as restricted as in the 360. Weight ranged from 560 to 585 kg (1,235 to 1,290 lb). It was also available as a four-door sedan, ahead of the lesser Carol 360. The car was called the "600" or "P600" in export markets. At home, there was a Standard two-door, and DeLuxe two or four-door versions.
The Carol had a very strong monocoque body, a four-cylinder four-stroke engine with a five-bearing crankshaft and four-wheel independent suspension With integral type chassis, the front suspension of independent type with, twin swinging longitudinal trailing arms, rubber springs (torsion) and telescopic dampers,at the rear was also independent with swinging longitudinal trailing arms, rubber springs (torsion) and telescopic dampers., but this led to high production costs, comparably high weight, and its very comfortable ride was offset by cramped accommodation.Fitted with a transverse 4 cylinder 4 stroke 586cc water cooled engine and 1 Hitachi-Stromberg DCA 240 downdraught single barrel carburettor to a 4 speed gear box producing 28hp to the rear wheels.
PERFORMANCE: Mazda Carol 600 (1962-1964)
- Engine capacity: 35.76 cu in, 586 cu cm
- Fuel consumption: 45.5 mlimp gal, 37.9 mlUS 6.2 1 -x too km
- Max speed: 65.2 mph, 105 km/h
- Max power (SAE): 28 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Max torque (SAE): 30 1b ft, 4.2 kg m at 4,000 rpm
- Max number of engine rpm: 6,800
- Specific power: 47.8 hp/l
- Power-weight ratio: 46.1 lb/hp, 20.9 kg/hp
The Carol was an incredible success in the marketplace, capturing 67% of the Kei market in its first year. A better equipped DeLuxe version was added in May 1962, along with a changed angle of the rear window to help it stay clean.Production ended in November 1964, after the introduction of the more spacious Mazda Familia 800 sedan version. Around 8,800 Carol 600s were built.
