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| Category | Sports 2000 |
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| Constructor | Swift Engineering |
| Predecessor | Swift DB1 |
| Successor | Swift DB3 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque covered in fiberglass body |
| Suspension | Steel wishbones, push-rod-actuated coil springs over shock absorbers |
| Engine | EAO 2.0 cc (0.1 cu in) L4 mid-engined |
| Transmission | Hewland Mk.8/Mk.9 4-speed manual |
| Power | 143 hp (107 kW) |
| Weight | ~ 1,310 lb (594.2 kg) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1985 |
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
- ↑ "Swift DB2 Sports 2000". Motorsports Market.
- ↑ "SVRA GROUP 5 Description and Class List Revision Date 1/2018" (PDF). Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ↑ "Rental: Swift DB2". Automotive Restorations, Inc.
- ↑ "1989 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
- ↑ "1987 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
- ↑ "1986 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
- ↑ "1985 Swift DB2". conceptcarz.com.
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