Archive for August, 2005

Suzuki finishes on podium in Germany

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

The final leg of the all-asphalt event consisted of two loops of three stages, with a service halt in between at Bostalsee. The roads were wider and more flowing than the two previous days and the weather remained dry and warm.
Guy started the day third, some distance behind the Citroen C2s of Daniel Sordo and [...]

Suzuki drivers set for asphalt debut

Friday, August 26th, 2005

Late yesterday in front of thousands of excited fans, Guy and P-G crossed the start ramp in front of the Porta Nigra monument in Trier, Germany’s oldest city. Guy and P-G are currently first and second in the Junior World Championship points standings, and both are aiming to consolidate their positions over the 19 asphalt [...]

Suzuki Swift takes on Germany…

Wednesday, August 24th, 2005

The rally is made up of two old national events rolled into one and this is very evident in the disparate nature of the stages. The opening day takes place over narrow and slippery vineyard roads, which consist mostly of straights and tight hairpin bends. Day two is the most fearsome of the entire [...]

Suzuki’s super Swift gains diesel frugality

Tuesday, August 16th, 2005

Power comes from a common rail engine equipped with turbocharger and intercooler, and this latest Swift is capable of delivering smooth, effortless progress even at low engine speeds. With the wide spread of torque peaking at 125 lb ft (170 Nm) at just 2000rpm it provides superb flexibility and particularly kind-to-the-wallet running costs; mated to [...]

Suzuki flies in Finland

Thursday, August 11th, 2005

That was the start of an amazing comeback drive that would see Guy win over a third of all the stages and finish in third place overall! “After I had the problem, I knew I just had to go for it,” said Guy. “Luckily, the Swift is an absolutely fantastic car. I felt very confident [...]