The Swift DB2 is a purpose-built 2-liter prototype, designed, developed and built by American company Swift Engineering, for Sports 2000 racing, in 1985. As per the rules and regulations, it is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) EAO four-cylinder engine, derived from the Ford Pinto, producing a respectable 143 hp (107 kW). This drives the rear wheels through a Hewland Mk.8 four-speed manual transmission. It is also very light, weighing only 1,310 lb (590 kg).
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