AUTO CARS GALLERY: Suzuki Launches Swift Sport Cup Championship in the UK

SUZSWFT Suzuki Launches Swift Sport Cup Championship in the UK

Suzuki is offering UK drivers a cost-effective way to get a taste of rallying by launching its Swift Sport Cup series on Thursday 3rd April at the BRC’s 50th Anniversary event which is being held at Chatsworth, Derbyshire. Based on the Swift Sport, the Cup edition is built by the works Monster Sport Europe team and it’s powered by a 1.6-liter VVT engine delivering 123 Hp. According to the Japanese carmaker, the Championship winner will receive a prize of a fully funded drive on 2008 Wales Rally GB in a Suzuki Swift Super 1600, or brand-new Suzuki Swift road car and a supported drive in competitor’s own Suzuki Swift Sport Cup car on Wales Rally GB.

Suzuki GB Motorsport Manager Ian Robinson said: “We have worked hard to create a series which will be ultra-competitive as well as cost-effective, a balance rarely found in motorsport. We are confident that we have done that and are looking forward to the first round on April 18th.”

“Suzuki have been great supporters of the BRC,” comments British Rally Championship Manager Mark Taylor. “They have been providing a ladder for talent over the past few years. The innovative way that the cars are available means that people who may never have been able to compete at this level now can, it’s a great starter package that can only be good for unveiling the great talent we have in British rallying.”

Technical and Equipment Specification – Suzuki Swift Sport Cup

Body / Body preparation

FIA approved roll cage and rollcage padding set

Safety harness mount

Complete body reinforcement

Axle stand tubes

Painting of inside of vehicle and wheel arches

Seat mount pipe for seat bracket attaching points

Bonnet pins, rear gate pins

Sump guard and attaching kit (support bar and boss)

Fuel tank guard and under floor protection

Proflex shock absorber and spring set (gravel, Tarmac)