Translated Article From: https://motor-fan.jp/weboption/article/22409/
AZ-1 based numbered C car machine that can run on public roads!
Tarzan Yamada tries his dream supertuned on the street. It's surprising that even though it's been remodeled so far, it can run on public roads with a full license number.
In its long history, the only GReddy other than the RX-7 was the "6", which was produced in 1995 under the theme of "midship rotary tuned." Although there are no traces left, the base vehicle is the light car Autozam AZ-1.
The body, which is a tribute to the Yamaha OX99-11 and McLaren F1, is made by adding a pipe frame and covering the cowl while making use of the monocoque body of the AZ-1. The exterior is all RE Amemiya original, and its unique racing silhouette is a masterpiece.
In addition, one Porsche C car (962C) was prepared for production, and the transmission and suspension were fully transplanted.
The dampers are also for formula, with spring rates of 1,500 pounds (26 kg/mm) at the front and 1,600 pounds (29 kg/mm) at the rear. Calculate damping force from arm length, unsprung weight, etc. Aiming for an almighty suspension setting that can run from the street to the circuit.
The front rotor is ported from the Amemiya machine that actually participated in the GT championship. It has been reduced in size by cutting the outer diameter so that it fits in the 17-inch Ligamaster. The rear uses the brakes of Ferrari F50.
Considering the driving performance, the engine is a 20B modified T78-33D big single turbo specification that has been mounted low to the road surface, and the maximum output is powerful with 500ps. In order to lower the center of gravity, the engine has a low mounting position and a dry sump.
The interior is the only place where the AZ-1-likeness remains. The air conditioner is still installed, and the carrozzeria audio is included. Information such as oil temperature, water temperature, and oil pressure are all managed by the stack. Only the root of the shift lever is diverted from Porsche for C car, and the rest of the shift linkage is all one-off. The transmission has a thicker shaft than the 911 series.
Tarzan Yamada, who ran this Super Tuned on public roads, said, "It's super solid and direct! It's like a racing car, but it's easy to ride. The body has high rigidity, and the boost from the bottom rises. Even if you attack at full throttle on the circuit. It's going to be fun. Well, it's even a little moving.
"At first, I was thinking of entering the 24-hour endurance race with this, so I spent a lot of money and time. After that, I got a number, but the fuel tank was a genuine 30L tank due to vehicle inspections. When I think about it, I can't go far, so I didn't ride much," says Ame RE Amemiya, the production manager.
By the way, the exterior color was red at the time of its debut (Tokyo Auto Salon 1996), but it was all painted white in the process of passing through the hands of multiple owners, and was named "GReddy6-AZ1 '00 White Color" at Tokyo Auto Salon 2001. reappeared in He captivated the audience's gaze. (Excerpt from OPTION magazine April 2001 issue)
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