Suzuki Swift GTI Specifications

• Suzuki introduced the Swift to the United States in 1989. General Motors also made use of this subcompact, starting in 1989, as they joined forces with Suzuki and placed a Geo Metro badge on the base-level Swift. In 1989 only, Suzuki offered a special version of the Swift, known as the GTI. This trim level was far more powerful than its siblings, the base-model Swift and Metro. Unfortunately, the GTI was cut the following year.

Drivetrain

• The 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI had a 1.3-liter, inline four-cylinder engine. This engine produced 100 horsepower and 83 foot-pounds of torque. The engine was connected to a five-speed manual transmission.

Fuel

• Since it was a subcompact vehicle, fuel economy in the 1989 Suzuki Swift GTI was a high priority. This vehicle got 29 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Suzuki installed a 10.6-gallon fuel tank in every 1989 Swift GTI.

Interior

• Thought subcompact vehicles like the Swift GTI are not known for spacious interiors, the interior is still a factor. The 1989 Swift GTI had 37.8 inches of front headroom, 36.5 inches of rear headroom, 42.5 inches of front legroom, 29.8 inches of rear legroom, 51.6 inches of front shoulder room, 50.5 inches of rear shoulder room and seating for four people.

Exterior

• Being classified as a subcompact vehicle meant the 1989 Swift GTI was a small vehicle. It had a length of 146.1 inches, a width of 62.4 inches and a height of 53.1 inches. The wheelbase measured 89.2 inches and it had a curb weight -- empty weight -- of 1,768 pounds.