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Swift DB2

Category	Sports 2000
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
Length	3,021 mm (118.9 in)
Width	1,861 mm (73.3 in)
Height	686 mm (27 in) 762 mm (30 in) (with roll cage)
Axle track	1,750 mm (68.9 in) (front) 1,728 mm (68.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase	2,226 mm (87.6 in)
Engine	EAO 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) L4 mid-engined
Transmission	Hewland Mk.8/Mk.9 4-speed manual
Power	145 PS (143 hp; 107 kW) @ 6,000 rpm 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) @ 3,500 rpm
Weight	1,280–1,390 lb (581–630 kg)
Competition history
Debut	1985
Entries Races Wins Podiums 80 72 43 61 Poles F/Laps Titles 18 14 2

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 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).