The RS-3 is a development of the RS-1 exhibited by Suzuki at the 1985 Tokyo Motor Show. The RS-3 featured on the Tokyo Motor Show for the first time in 1987. Tatsumi Fukunaga designed it. It represents what might be called the interim stage in the ongoing project to develop a midship sports for volume production. The design of RS-3, while retaining the image of RS-1, has been worked upon to meet Japanese safety regulations and is extremely practical. Suzuki abandoned the midship engine in favor of the Cappuccino. However, Mazda developed further with the AZ series.
Engine & performance:
Position: mid-mounted, transverselly
Type: 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
Capacity: 1299 cc
Power: 110 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 110 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Dimensions:
Length: 3780 mm
Width: 1680 mm
Height: 1190 mm
Wheelbase: 2355 mm
Source: www.suzuki-collection.com; allcarindex
Images: Mario Buonocunto Concept Cars Page
