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Swift DB2

Swift DB2
CategorySports 2000
ConstructorSwift Engineering
PredecessorSwift DB1
SuccessorSwift DB3
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque covered in fiberglass body
SuspensionSteel wishbones, push-rod-actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
EngineEAO 2.0 cc (0.1 cu in) L4 mid-engined
TransmissionHewland Mk.8/Mk.9 4-speed manual
Power143 hp (107 kW)
Weight~ 1,310 lb (594.2 kg)
Competition history
Debut1985

The Swift DB2 is a purpose-built 2-liter prototype, designed, developed and built by American company Swift Engineering, for Sports 2000 racing, in 1985. As per the rules and regulations, it is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) EAO four-cylinder engine, derived from the Ford Pinto, producing a respectable 143 hp (107 kW). This drives the rear wheels through a Hewland Mk.8 four-speed manual transmission. It is also very light, weighing only 1,310 lb (590 kg).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Swift DB2 Sports 2000". Motorsports Market.
  2. ^ "SVRA GROUP 5 Description and Class List Revision Date 1/2018" (PDF). Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Rental: Swift DB2". Automotive Restorations, Inc.
  4. ^ "1989 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
  5. ^ "1987 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
  6. ^ "1986 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
  7. ^ "1985 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
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