Hatch Heaven

The 1986 Suzuki Swift 1.3 GTI was the world’s first 16 valve, 1.3 Twin Cam, EPI production car and was described by AutoCar as “one of the most sophisticated small cars on the market… a twin cam tearaway… performing as no 1300cc car should”.  0-62 in 8.6b seconds with a top speed of 112 MPH. Its unique 16 valve, 1.3 twin cam, electronic petrol injection engine delivered 101 PS. It also looked great with its flush-fitting fog lamps and color matched electric door mirrors. With coil sprung three-link torsion bean rear suspension, front ventilated discs, and alloy wheels. All for just £6,750.

The 1988 Suzuki Swift GTi’s 16 valve, 1.3 liter, twin cam, electronic petrol injection engine delivered 101 PS and reached 0-60 in 8.6 seconds witha top speed of 112 MPH. It had a 5-speed close ratio gearbox, aerodynamic body components, front ventilated disc brakes, 65 profile radials. All for only £6,899.