Suzuki

Discover Suzuki's presence in Gran Turismo 2. Learn about their motorsport history, including rally and Pikes Peak, and explore the list of Suzuki cars available in GT2.

Alright, let's talk about Suzuki in Gran Turismo 2! It's a brand that's been with us since the early days of the series, showing up in GT2 and every game since. They're known for their compact cars and motorcycles, and it's cool to see them represented in the game. ### Suzuki in Motorsports Suzuki has a pretty interesting history in real-world motorsports, which definitely adds to their appeal in Gran Turismo 2. #### Automobile In the rally world, Suzuki has had a presence, especially in the front-wheel-drive classes. Think cars like the Baleno Wagon Kit Car, and later the Ignis and Swift in the Super 1600 category. They even dipped their toes into the top-flight World Rally Car class with the SX4, though it was a short stint. A name you'll definitely hear associated with Suzuki and extreme racing is Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima. He's famous for using Suzuki-based cars at Pikes Peak, like the Cultus, Escudo, and SX4. The Suzuki V6 Escudo Pikes Peak Special '98 is a beast you might encounter! #### Motorcycle Suzuki's motorcycle racing history is also quite storied. They owe a lot to riders like Ernst Degner, who brought crucial two-stroke engine tech from MZ. This expertise helped Suzuki win championships, including a 50cc World Championship in 1962. They were also the first Japanese manufacturer to win a motocross world championship. Legends like Barry Sheene and Roger De Coster brought Suzuki multiple titles in the 500cc class. Even in more recent times, riders like Kevin Schwantz, Kenny Roberts Jr., and Joan Mir have secured MotoGP championships on Suzukis. ## List of Cars / Motorcycles When it comes to Gran Turismo 2 specifically, you'll find a few Suzuki models to get your hands on. Here's what's listed: | Car | | --- | | Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) '91_%2791 "Suzuki Cappuccino (EA11R) '91") | | [Suzuki Carry KC '12](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Carry_KC_%2712 "Suzuki Carry KC '12") | | [Suzuki V6 Escudo Pikes Peak Special '98](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_V6_Escudo_Pikes_Peak_Special_%2798 "Suzuki V6 Escudo Pikes Peak Special '98") | | [Suzuki Jimny XC '18](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny_XC_%2718 "Suzuki Jimny XC '18") | | [Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC '18](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Jimny_Sierra_JC_%2718 "Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC '18") | | [Suzuki Swift Sport '07](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Swift_Sport_%2707 "Suzuki Swift Sport '07") | | [Suzuki Swift Sport '17](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Swift_Sport_%2717 "Suzuki Swift Sport '17") | | [Suzuki Swift Sport KATANA Edition Gr.4](https://gran-turismo.fandom.com/wiki/Suzuki_Swift_Sport_KATANA_Edition_Gr.4 "Suzuki Swift Sport KATANA Edition Gr.4") | Keep an eye out for these, especially the Escudo Pikes Peak Special – it's a real legend!