1997 Suzuki C2

Concept

The C2 is a car from Suzuki, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style. The 8 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1.6 litres. For this model it develops power and torque figures of 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) at 7000 rpm and 284 Nm (209 lbft/29 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. The power is delivered to the wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission. It weighs a quoted 848 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3650 mm
Weight
848 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.6 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
253 PS / 250 bhp / 186 kW @ 7000 rpm
Torque
284 Nm / 209 ft.lb / 29 kgm @ 4000 rpm

1997 Suzuki C2 specifications

1997 Suzuki C2 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2230 mm	87.8 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3650 mm	143.7 inches
Width	1650 mm	65 inches
Height	1220 mm	48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	848 kg	1870 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Suzuki
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	1.6 litre 1644 cc (100.323 cu in)
Bore × Stroke
Bore/stroke ratio
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW) at 7000 rpm
maximum torque	284 Nm (209 ft·lb) (29 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	113.4 kW/litre 154.2 ps/litre 152.1 bhp/litre 2.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	172.75 Nm/litre 2.09 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2170.8 kPa (314.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	205.5 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler	Y
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 298.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.3 PS/kg 219.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 kW/kg 294.81 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.29 bhp/kg 0.13 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 4.55 kg/kW 7.6 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.DW.
Rear suspension	I.DW.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	86856
Production total
Model code
Model family	Concept
RAC rating
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1997 Suzuki C2 added 2001-08-16. Last modified 2013-02-28.