Suzuki GSX-R/4

Suzuki GSX-R/4
Overview
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	2001
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	Roadster
Layout	Mid-engine design
Related	Suzuki Hayabusa Suzuki Formula Hayabusa
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L (79 in3), 4-stroke inline-four, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, 173 bhp (129 kW)
Transmission	6-speed sequential manual
Dimensions
Length	3,550 mm (140 in)
Width	1,730 mm (68 in)
Height	1,010 mm (40 in)
Curb weight	640 kg (1,410 lb)

The Suzuki GSX-R/4 is a concept car made by Suzuki in 2001. Designed as a showcase for technology, it was never meant for production.

It has a mid-mounted, 1.3 L (79 in³) DOHC engine taken from the company's flagship motorcycle, the GSX-1300R Hayabusa with a top speed reaching of 181 mph (291 km/h) at 9800 rpm. It had upscale features for its time, such as GPS navigation. Alongside the GSX-R/4, Suzuki presented the Formula Hayabusa, an open wheel race car concept, also using the 173 bhp (129 kW) motorcycle engine.

Appearances

The GSX-R/4 appears as a playable vehicle in the Gran Turismo series. A 1/64 scale die-cast model was released by Hot Wheels.

References

• "Suzuki Shows Part Car, Part Motorcycle Concept And Race Vehicles At Los Angeles Auto Show (press release)". American Suzuki Motor Corporation. January 4, 2002. Archived from the original on January 7, 2011. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
• "Suzuki Auto / Concept Cars". American Suzuki Motor Corporation. 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-11-05. Retrieved 2009-11-10.
• "Concept Cars: Suzuki GSX-R4". Diseno-art.com. Retrieved 2009-11-10.