130mph with 64hp is completly impossible!!!! A Lotus Elise with more power and
the same weight is not able to get to such speeds. The Elise basic with 733kg
and 120hp gets to 202km/h that are 125mph with TWICE the engine power...
Georg is correct..... my mistake! 130mph was actually a modified version with
160hp. The correct maximum speed for the standard derestricted Cappuccino is
116mph
Cappo owner
20/06/08, 03:30:31
I own a standard ea11r cappuccino, and it is restricted at 87mph. Unrestricted
it will get to 125mph on a flat. The cappuccino is still much smaller than an
elise in width and length. At that speed aerodynamics is the enemy.
The standard cappuccino revs out to 9200rpm, will hit its top speed of 87mph in
3rd at the redline. It will beat most cars 2-3 times its size off the line, and
in terms of handling its like a go kart. In japan its nicknamed the 'miata
killer' and has a cult following worldwide. Its no 1/4 mile car, but on the
track it shines. Its amazing that the cappuccino even competes with cars like a
bmw 330i considering its only 657cc :D
Where are you guys going? 0-100km/h in eight seconds?! With a standard car?!
Somehow I don't think so. The standard car won't break 0-100km/h in under 12
seconds let alone eight. Where did this data come from?
Racer
05/08/08, 18:26:09
AERO -- the reason it accelerates so quickly is due to the extremely low curb
weight. It's simply physics really -- the less mass to move, the faster you can
generate inertia, hence faster acceleration. That's why Lotus' cars accelerate
under 6 seconds... Frankly, I'm surprised it takes this little demon 8 seconds
to reach 60MPH. I'd wager with a new intercooler, and some tuning (with maybe a
little more boost) it would be a real gorilla at the street lights.
Funny but power/weight ratio that Racer mentioned can not back up the
unbelievable 0-100 km/h acceleration figure. This car
(http://www.fastestlaps.com/car486bcb9a46ba9.html) has better power/weight but
it has 9,6 second 0-100 time. I really don't think this Suzuki gets 100 in 8
seconds. And I also find it hard to believe that it can exceed 100 mph in top
speed. 85 mph is more realistic.
As a current owner, I agree, sub 9 sec is realistic. The available torque also
makes a difference to the 0-60 times. The bhp and the drag on the car have the
most effect on top speed. I've had 115mph before
Andy Cappo
05/11/08, 21:12:23
The reason the figures probably don't stack up could well be down to the fact
that it looks like Suzuki bent the rules slightly. As a Kei car the Cappuccino
is only allowed to produce 63bhp. It actually produces 63 hp at the rear wheels
according to recent dyno tests. Top speed delimited has been recorded at 125mph
(GPS validated). All this is irrelevant however as straight line speed is not
what the Cappo is about. It handles like a go-kart and holds its own against
much faster cars in the bends. That's where the real performance of the Cappo
shines.
alfa rules
14/11/08, 19:29:33
o ya just remembered.a cappuccino has 92 hp per ton.my car has 115hp per
ton.there is no way it can be faster.if u read this mark im sorry.lol
Apart from you obviously liking those figures more I don't see why they are any
more trustworthy than any others. After all it says it does 0-100mph in -1
seconds. That's pretty impressive! It also states an incorrect top speed as
they are electronically limted to around 85MPH.
Georg 11.3sec to 62mph is the slowest time i've ever seen reported..... many of
the UK car magazines tested it with results varyin widely from 8.5 to 10.5.
My car was good for 62mph in 9sec with a passenger
Anonymous
15/11/08, 23:26:41
mid-8 seconds is possible in perfect conditions(good shifts and sea level), but
I'd say 9ish every other day of the week, for a stock cappo...but mod it even a
bit and there is a world of difference the car is sadly very restricted in stock
form.
Anonymous
16/11/08, 13:16:28
It also has an official kerb weight of 700kg not 725kg.
Very weird top speed and acceleration ratio. 0-100 km/h in 8 seconds is almost
sports-car like but 136 km/h top speed looks more like a bus.
The top speed is limited. Derestricted the car can do closer to 130mph
130mph with 64hp is completly impossible!!!! A Lotus Elise with more power and
the same weight is not able to get to such speeds. The Elise basic with 733kg
and 120hp gets to 202km/h that are 125mph with TWICE the engine power...
