Suzuki Cappuccino 1991 to 1997

The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small sports car built to meet Japanese Kei car standards. A Kei car is a Japanese category of small, light vehicles that have engines under 660 cc displacement. Kei cars enjoy benefits of low tax and insurance costs. The “project car” that would later be known as the Cappuccino was first shown at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show.

Design.
The Cappuccino has three removable roof panels, meaning the top has three configurations; hard top, T-top (Targa), and full convertible. When the Cappuccino has both seats filled with passengers it has a 50/50 weight distribution. The little sports car was front engine rear wheel drive and had four wheel disc brakes.

Performance.
Because the limit on Kei cars displacement had to be under 660 cc, the Cappuccino uses a 657 cc turbo charged DOHC three cylinder. This engine (F6A) produced 63 horsepower at 6500 rpm. The car only weighed 725kg (1,598lbs)

Legacy.
Production began in 1991 and ended in 1997. The Suzuki Cappuccino is still a sought after car and still enjoys a following from enthusiasts in Japan. When the car was first shown outside of Japan in 1992 at the British International Motor Show, the Cappuccino won two prestigious IBCAM Design awards; “Best in Show” and “Best Sports Car under £20,000″.