This is the new Suzuki Swift Sport. And this is a very
important car. If you like fun, fast things, it's worth noting that the BMW M3
or Porsche 911 is not only a benchmark in its class, but also a barometer of
the place where the world of racing cars operates.As with these cars, its
latest iteration caused it to become turbocharged because it remained in the
old, turbine-free configuration longer than any other hot flap.
Turbos means more
power, right?
Correct. But funny cars are much more than the data on their
catalog card. The way they provide performance, how much they immerse you in
the experience,
is much more important. Old Swift Sport was wonderful in this -
one of the best.Its naturally aspirated engine required a full twist if you
wanted to go fast, and thanks to such hard-earned achievements, you wanted to
keep your speed in the corners, committing to them much harder than in a
stronger, more "serious" gap. Final score? You will have an absolute
rebellion, no matter how big or smaller you are on the road.
What's new in this
version?
A reasonable amount, and its newly turbocharged engine is a
great story. The four-cylinder 1.4-liter turbo replaces the old four-cylinder
1.6-liter engine. The power almost does not change - from 4 to 138 horsepower -
but there is much more torque. These rockets reach speeds from 120 to 170
pounds and are delivered at a speed of 2,500 rpm
, which is just over half the
speed needed.The car is also lighter; the new body structure not only increases
stiffness, but also contributes to a drop to 70 kg, up to 975 kg. Connect some
helium balloons to the roof and it will probably flow out.
Is it charging
faster?
A little, but still not a rocket: 0-62 miles per hour in 8.1
seconds and 130 miles per hour do not guarantee any boast, but none of the
characters is particularly important. As we said, play is the most important
point of the program. There are also subtler changes. The suspension has been
modified to get a slightly lower cant and a bit more stiffness, but nothing
revolutionary, while the six-speed manual transmission remains ten percent
shorter this time. These are nerdy patches, which should not be too swayed by
the boat, but they can make the younger, hot hatch of the Swift Sport hatch
feel a bit older.
In fact?
The first impressions are more of an adult car. The rev
limit is at a modest 6000 rpm, and the best engine work is done at around 5,500
rpm. You change beforehand and you can even stick to the tools in which you
normally change, chasing after a moment. On the kind of fierce, winding way
back Great Britain specializes in, there is a chance that you will change to
the third at the beginning of the road and you do not have to change gear to
the next intersection. There is only turbo lag if you really are looking for it
and you feel more muscular than suggested by 0-62.This lack of overturning is
immediately obvious. The car does not steer (if you do not enter corners at
completely unspecified speeds), turning sharply and holding yourself steadily.
The old car had lower, easier to reach limits; It's a car that you have to work
a little harder if you want to bring out its aggressive side.
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