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at first.The 600 was still as cramped as the 360 and underperformed new and established competitors, so the model was superseded after only two years by the Mazda 800 when production of the Mazda Family series began in 1964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.
Rating
Technical
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Mazda Carol 600 Maintenance and Service Guide (1962-1964)
Fuel: 85 oct petrol
Engine oil change: 4.40 imp pt, 5.28 US pt, 2.5 1, SAE 10W-20 (winter) 20W-30 (summer), change every 2,500 miles, 4,000 km
Gearbox and final drive oil: 4.05 imp pt, 4.86 US pt, 2.3 1, SAE 80, change every 4,600 miles, 7,400 km
Cooling system capacity: 7.22 imp pt, 8.67 US pt, 4.1 1.
Greasing: 15 points
Tappet clearances: inlet 0.008 in, 0.20 mm, exhaust 0.008 in, 0.20 mm
Valve timing: inlet opens 16° before tdc and closes 48° after bdc, exhaust opens 52° before bdc and closes 12° after tdc
Tyre pressure (normal load): front 17 psi, 1.2 atm, rear 30 psi, 2.1 atm.
Tyres: 5.20 x 10
Fuel tank capacity: 4.4 imp gal, 5.3 US gal, 20 1.
Carrying capacity: 706 1b, 320 kg© Motor car History
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Mazda Carol 600 Technical details and specifications (1962-1964)
ENGINE
location rear
4 stroke; cylinders: 4, transverse, in line
bore and stroke: 2.13 x 2.52 in, 54 x 64 mm
engine capacity: 35.76 cu in, 586 cu cm
compression ratio: 8.5
cylinder block: light alloy, wet liners
cylinder head: light alloy
crankshaft bearings: 5
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, side
lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
lubricating system capacity: 4.40 imp pt, 5.28 US pt, 2.5 1
carburation: 1 Hitachi-Stromberg DCA 240 downdraught single barrel carburettor
fuel feed: electric pump
cooling system: waterTRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse;
synchromesh gears: 2nd,3rd,4th
gearbox ratios: 1st 3.31, 2nd 2.17, 3rd 1.48, 4th 1.04, rev 4.18
gear lever location: central
final drive: spiral bevel
axle ratio: 3.35.CHASSIS
type integral
front suspension: independent, twin swinging longitudinal trailing arms, rubber springs (torsion), telescopic dampers
rear suspension: independent, swinging longitudinal trailing arms, robber springs (torsion), telescopic dampers.STEERING
rack-and-pinion
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 2.77.
turning circle (between walls): 28.2 ft, 8.6 mBRAKES
drum
lining area: front 25.12 sq in, 162 sq cm
lining area: rear 25.12 sq in, 162 sq cm
lining area: total 50.24 sq in, 324 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
voltage: 12 V
battery: 32 Ah
dynamo: 230 W
ignition distributor: MitsubishiDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 75.98 in, 1,930 mm
front track: 41.34 in, 1,050 mm
rear track: 43.31 in, 1,100 mm
overall length: 125.98 in, 3,200 mm
overall width: 52.16 in, 1,325 mm
overall height: 52.76 in, 1,340 mm
ground clearance. 7.48 in, 190 mm
dry weight: 1,290 1b, 585 kg
distribution of weight: 41% front axle, 59% rear axle© Motor car History
