Suzuki is well-versed in both motorcycles and automobiles, and their latest Vision Gran Turismo design for the famous game combines the best of both worlds. A Hayabusa engine and a trio of electric motors power the digital idea, which is a lightweight all-wheel-drive roadster.
To begin with, the Suzuki Vision GT has the appearance of a roofless Swift on steroids, with a fully exposed two-seater cabin and contoured body. Suzuki claims that the Cappuccino inspired designers, however other from the bodystyle, the two cars have little in common.
Because of the wide grille, bumper intakes, and forceful headlights positioned on the bulged fenders, the Vision GT’s front appearance bears a significant resemblance to the Swift Sport. The hood is unusually long for a mid-engined vehicle, and the lack of a roof and the short pillarless panoramic windshield contribute to the car’s dramatic proportions. The LED taillights at the back remind us of the Devon GTX, while the huge diffuser with centrally positioned twin tailpipes makes it apparent this isn’t an electric vehicle.
The dashboard is rather simple on the inside, with screens on both sides of the yoke steering wheel for the mirror-replacing cameras. The latter includes the Start/Stop and danger lights buttons, as well as shifting paddles and a slew of other unlabeled controls. Because you won’t require infotainment capabilities in such a car, the driver only has access to a transparent digital instrument cluster.
The powertrain is definitely the most interesting aspect of the concept. The 1,340cc four-cylinder petrol engine from the Hayabusa is positioned behind the cabin and works in tandem with a trio of electric motors – two in the front and one in the back. The combined power is 426 hp (318 kW / 432 PS) and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. These numbers may not appear to be very outstanding when compared to other Vision GT projects, but we’re confident that the screaming Hayabusa engine will make everything better. Keep in mind that Suzuki’s design weights only 970 kg thanks to the use of racing technology.
This isn’t the first time Suzuki has used a Hayabussa engine in a sports car, as the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R/4 prototype demonstrated. The Suzuki Vision Gran Turismo, like its predecessor, is not planned for production and will remain in the digital realm. It’s still cool that gamers will be able to pilot it. The idea is included in the most recent free update for Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7, which is available for Sony Playstation platforms.
