The sales launch of the Cappuccino was November 1991 in Japan, with the advertising theme: "fulfilling one's dream of owning a stylish and very affordable 2 seater sportscar". The car had the designation SX306, and the model identification (incorporated in the VIN) EA11R. Production of the Cappuccino started in October 1991 at the Kosai Plant. There was never any intention to export the Cappuccino. Suzuki intentionally designed the Cappuccino just for the Japanese market, meeting the tax needs of the K-class: body length less than 3.3 metres (129.9 in), body width not exceeding 1.4 metres (55.1 in) and engine size less than 0.66 litre. The dream of re-creating a sporting image for Suzuki began in 1987 and within two years the "project car" was shown for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show. (The Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino were together called the Sporty K-Car's ABC.) The Cappuccino's closest competitor of the time were the Autozam AZ-1, Honda Beat and the Daihatsu Leeza Spyder. Production began in 1991 and ceased in 1997. The Cappuccino featured 4-wheel disc brakes, possibly the first production iteration of electric power-assisted steering, aluminium double wishbone suspension and rear wheel drive. Power output was a claimed 63 hp (47 kW) for Kei car purposes. Both are DOHC 12-valve, inline 3-cylinder engines that were turbocharged and intercooled. It was originally equipped with the F6A engine: later models were fitted with a K6A engine which was lighter and had chain-driven, rather than belt-driven, camshafts and more torque. Roof panels stow in the trunk, and the rear window/rollcage assembly retracts into the body behind the seats. Three removable roof panels mean that the car can be used as a closed coupé T-top targa or, on retraction of the rear window and roll bar, a full convertible. Layout is front mid-engined and rear-wheel drive. Its dimensions also conformed to Kei car regulations on length and width, being 3295 mm (129.7 in) long and 1395 mm (54.9 in) wide.įront-rear weight distribution is claimed to be 50/50% when both seats are occupied. Weighing just 700 kg (1543 lb), the Cappuccino is powered by a three-cylinder, all-alloy 657 cc DOHC engine (just under the 660 cc maximum displacement allowed for a Kei car). The vehicle was designed to meet Kei car specifications for lower tax and insurance in Japan. The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small 2-door, 2-seater hard top roadster produced by Suzuki Motor Corporation. The Cappuccino is equipped with a F6A engine that is fitted with a large diameter turbocharger to make 130PS. The car is a Suzuki Cappuccino, chassis code EA11R. To circumvent this, Takumi performs a Blind Attack, preventing Sakamoto from blocking him effectively as the size of his car leaves him unable to block a majority of the road. Takumi attempts to pass again in the final straightaway, however Sakamoto blocks him. Takumi tries to overtake Sakamoto twice, nearly crashing his car on the second attempt, allowing Sakamoto to regain his briefly lost lead. Takumi starts to emulate one of Kyoichi Sudo's techniques, allowing him to shorten the gap between the two cars. Takumi manages to keep up with Sakamoto, although barely, with him nearly admitting defeat early in the race. Sakamoto starts the race in the lead, aiming to win the battle as quick as possible. On the night of the battle there is a heavy downpour, with the rain evening the playing field between the two cars. He hires Sakamoto, a professional rally driver, and purchases him a Suzuki Cappuccino, a Kei Car lighter than Takumi's Eight-Six. Nobuhiko uses the knowledge that he gained during his race with Takumi Fujiwara to figure out a plan to beat him. After their battles with Project D, the car club that Nobuhiko Akiyama and Kyoko Iwase were a part of joins with another team to become the Northern Saitama Alliance.
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