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 2008 Wales Rally GB. –Continued after the jump
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)
Reinforcement of suspension mounting points
Fire extinguisher mounting brackets
Assembly, adjustment and initial set-up
Final completion check
Safety
Safety harnesses (Sabelt 904183E) (2 sets)
Automatic fire extinguisher (Sabelt ES04)
Hand held fire extinguisher (Sabelt ES07)
Cut off switch & harness kit
Interior
Footrest for Co-driver (Sabelt Z170460)
Brakes
Competition brake pad set
Teflon brake lines (wheel arch)
Fuel system
Fuel pipe kit – full system
Engine
Cup spec exhaust pipes
Free flow air filter
Strengthened engine and gearbox mountings
Uprated clutch disc and clutch cover
Drive train
Mechanical limited slip differential
Altered final drive ratio
Cross ratio kit (1st gear)
Strengthened drive shafts
Lamps
Light Pod (halogen type – PIAA lamps)
Optional parts for car build
Map light - £17
Intercom – Peltor FMT 110 - £141
Intercom – Peltor FMT 200 - £484
Peltor headrests (each) - £106
Trip meter 100 - £267
Trip meter 200 - £358
Shift light pro - £76
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