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  The Suzuki Swift is subcompact car that was produced by the Suzuki Motor Corporation, based in Japan. When the automobile was introduced in 1985, it was called the SA-310 but then quickly renamed to the Swift. The Swift carried popularity around the world and was sold under different names, including the Pontiac Firefly in Canada, the Geo Metro in the U.S. and Canada and the Maruti Esteem in India. Regardless of the name, learn about the design specifications of its introductory year of 1985.
  
  

Original Engine Specifications

• The Swift had a small, modest engine in 1985 that did not offer up much power but provided excellent gas mileage. The engine had three cylinders that gave off 50 horsepower. Its size was only 993 cubic centimeters. Performance numbers from TopSpeed indicate that the Swift could go from 0 to 60 MPH in 14.9 seconds and had a top speed of 90 miles per hour. The engine, as well as the body of the car, was very light, with the engine weighing only 139 pounds.
  
  

Alternate Engine Options

• The 1-liter, 50-horsepower engine was the only engine that was available in North American markets but several other engine options were available in other countries. The Swift GTi, which was produced in 1985, utilized the G13B engine. This engine was slightly more powerful and featured a double overhead cam, 16-valve engine. This engine upgraded to a 1.3-liter four-cylinder size that had an aluminum block as well as an aluminum cylinder head and forged steel crankshaft. The total output of this engine was rated at 95 horsepower. This version was available in European markets.
  
  

Additional Specifications

• The suspension on the Swift was produced by Suzuki Auto and featured a light, sporty design. The 1985 model had front-wheel drive and a curb weight of 1,741 pounds. It is capable of producing 83 pounds of torque at 5,300 rpms and uses gasoline as its energy source.