Wednesday, November 22, 2006

SUZUKI SWIFT





Suzuki Swift is a subcompact automobile from the Suzuki Motor Corporation. At its introduction in 1985, it was named as the SA-310, but in 1986 it was renamed the Swift. Powered by a modest 993 cc straight-3 engine giving 50 hp (37 kW), 0 to 100 km/h is 14.9 seconds while top speed is at 145 km/h. The engine is very light, weighing only 63 kg. The suspension came from the Suzuki Alto.
In North America, the Swift initially came in two trims, GA and GL. The GL was the upscale version. The later GTi version added fuel injection and performance was improved to 100 hp (75 kW) and a top speed of 196 km/h.
The Swift was sold in different markets as Pontiac Firefly (Canada), Chevrolet Sprint (USA/Canada), Geo Metro (USA/Canada) and Maruti Esteem (India). In Japan, the JDM version of the Swift is known as the Suzuki Cultus. In South America, it is sold as the Chevrolet Swift (except in Chile, where it was sold as the Suzuki Swift and Chevrolet Sprint). Variations of the Swift include a 3-door hatchback, a 5-door hatchback, a 4-door sedan, and a 2-door convertible.

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