Suzuki Cappuccino

Suzuki

MarqueSuzuki
Production1991–1998
Engine657 cc Suzuki F engine#F6A / F6A Overhead camshaft#Dual overhead camshaft / DOHC Turbocharger / turbo Straight-three engine / I3 / 657 cc Suzuki K engine#K6A / K6A DOHC t

Start with what the Suzuki Cappuccino is: a 2-door roadster with 657&nbsp, built from 1991 to 1998, when airbags, anti-lock brakes and Japanese build quality became the world standard. What it meant takes a little longer.

The background

The Suzuki Cappuccino (Japanese: スズキ・カプチーノ, Suzuki Kapuchīno) is a sports car produced by the Japanese company Suzuki from 1991 to 1998. It is a two-seater roadster with a detachable hardtop that is designed to meet Japanese kei car regulations.

The engineering

The engine is 657  other versions carried different engines, listed in the specification table below. On the scales it comes to 725 kg. Drive goes through a 5-speed manual / 3-speed automatic. The layout matters: the engine sits behind the driver and ahead of the rear axle, which puts the mass in the middle of the car and is why mid-engined cars change direction the way they do. The wheelbase is 2060 mm. These are manufacturer figures carried by Wikipedia and Wikidata, not road-test measurements.

Where it sits

In the Suzuki line-up the Suzuki Cappuccino has a clear place: the factory was Kosai, Shizuoka, Japan. The cars a buyer would have weighed it against include the Volvo 850, the Opel Astra, the Dodge Viper. Its Suzuki stablemates include the Suzuki XL-7 and the Suzuki Landy.

Specifications

Transmission5-speed manual / 3-speed automatic
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Body style2-door roadster
Kerb weight725 kg
Wheelbase2060 mm
Length3,295 mm
AssemblyKosai, Shizuoka, Japan
Catalogue IDQ2140029
SourceWikipedia