Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1
Suzuki's first Swift GTi: a 759 kg three-door hatch with a 101 bhp, 1.3-litre twin-cam 16-valve engine and a 6,800 rpm red line.
- Power
- 101 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 9.1 s
- Top speed
- 109 mph
About the Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1
The first Swift GTi, coded AA33S and sold in Japan as the Cultus GT-i, arrived in June 1986 as the flagship of Suzuki's first-generation supermini and was on sale in the UK by November 1986. Its 1298 cc G13B twin-cam 16-valve engine, fed by Suzuki's own EPI electronic fuel injection, made 101 bhp at 6,600 rpm in a three-door that weighed 759 kg at the kerb. A deeper front air dam, new grille and rear spoiler cut the drag coefficient from 0.38 to 0.35, and the GTi added ventilated front discs, a closer-ratio five-speed gearbox and 165/65 R13 tyres on alloy wheels. Autocar recorded 109 mph and 0-60 mph in 9.1 seconds in wet, gusty conditions, against Suzuki's claims of 112 mph and 8.6 seconds. The rounder second-generation GTi replaced it in Japan in 1988 and in the UK in early 1989.
Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1 specs
The Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1 produces 101 bhp (75 kW) and 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 9.1 seconds and has a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).
| Make | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Model | Swift GTi |
| Generation | Mk1 |
| Trim | 1.3 GTi three-door |
| Years | 1986–1988 |
| Type | JDM |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 1298cc G13B DOHC 16-valve inline-4, electronic fuel injection |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,298 cc (1.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 101 bhp (75 kW) at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 108 Nm (80 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 759 kg (1,673 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 133 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1 rarity in CarSpot
The Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Suzuki Swift GTi Mk1 fun facts
- Autocar's 1986 test said Suzuki drew on its motorcycle know-how to build the smallest 16-valve engine yet used in a production car, with a specific output of almost 78 bhp per litre.
- At 1298 cc the twin-cam was 26 cc smaller than the earlier 1324 cc Swift engine, keeping it just under 1.3 litres for competition classes.
- In Japan the Cultus GT-i's class-leading output made it a mainstay of small-capacity racing and dirt trials.