Suzuki Cappuccino

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The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door, 2-seater hard top roadster powered by a three-cylinder, all-alloy 657 cc DOHC engine. Front-rear weight distribution is claimed to be 50/50% when both seats are occupied. Layout is front mid-engined and rear-wheel drive.

Production started in October 1991 and was given the designation SX306, and the model identification EA11R. It was officially launched in the UK in October 1993 with a list price of 11,995 GBP. Between 1993 and 1995 a total of 1,110 cars were registered there. The color choice was limited to a choice of two, red and silver in the ratio of 80:20.

It can be configured as a closed coupé; T-top; targa; or, on retraction of the rear window and roll bar, a full convertible. Its three roof panels stow in the trunk, and the rear window/roll-cage assembly retracts into the body behind the seats.

It was also originally equipped with the belt-driven F6A engine but later models were fitted with the lighter, chain-driven K6A engine which provided more torque. Both were DOHC 12-valve, inline 3-cylinder engines that were turbocharged and inter-cooled. The K6A versions had slightly increased torque, lighter wheels and the option of a 3-speed automatic transmission, power steering and had an electronically limited top speed of 85mph and a 0-60 time of 8 seconds.

There were also high specification and limited edition models which included such additions as driver's airbag, anti-lock brakes, electronic power steering, electric mirrors and a limited slip differential.

The Cappuccino featured 4-wheel disc brakes, possibly the first production iteration of electric power-assisted steering, aluminum double wishbone suspension and rear wheel drive. Production began in 1991 and ceased in 1997. The Cappuccino's closest competitor of the time were the Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and the Daihatsu Leeza Spyder.

Production of the Cappuccino ended in late 1997 with sales finally coming to an end in 1998. In all a total of 28,010 Cappuccinos were produced in its 7 year production run.

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1991–1997
No. of Passengers	2
Body style	coupé, T-top, targa
Engine(s)	F6A 660cc; 12 valve DOHC K6A 660cc (both turbocharged, intercooled)
No. of Cylinders	3
Horsepower	63 hp (47 kW)
Drivetrain	RWD
Transmissions	5 speed manual
Power/RPM	64 PS (63.1 bhp) @ 6500 rpm
Torque/RPM	8.7 kgm (62.9 lb ft) @ 4000 rpm
Suspension	double wishbone aluminum front; multi-link double wishbone aluminum rear
Brakes	ventilated front disc brakes; rear disc brake
Wheelbase	2060 mm (81.2")
Length	3295 mm (129.7")
Width	1395 mm (54.9")
Height	1185 mm (46.7")
Track - front	1210 mm (47.6")
Track - rear	1210 mm (47.6")
Ground Clearance	135 mm (5.3")
Min. turn radius	4.4 m (14.4 ft)
Gross weight	859 kg (1973 lbs)
Kerb weight	725 kg (1599 lbs)
Fuel capacity	30 li (6.6 gallons)
Fuel usage	39.2 mpg (7.2 li/km)
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