Japanese tuning atelier Monster Sport has unveiled a unique racing prototype called the Super Swift, based on the Suzuki Swift. This project is a kind of response to the discontinuation of the hot hatchback Swift Sport.
Key Project Features
Radical Exterior and Interior
The car’s exterior is defined by carbon fiber body panels, sharply widened wheel arches, pronounced side skirts, and a massive rear wing designed for maximum downforce. Headlights and taillights are absent, and the front bumper features a huge air intake for cooling.
The special version sits on black or gold alloy wheels with racing tires. The car also wears a red and silver racing livery, similar to the Pikes Peak race cars from its parent brand Tajima.
The interior is completely stripped of any road car amenities. The layout is purely functional, with a single seat mounted centrally, a roll cage, a racing steering wheel, and a compact digital instrument cluster.
Technical Revolution Under the Skin
Despite the visual resemblance, this unique car is not a Swift in the conventional sense. It replaces the standard road car platform with a custom steel space frame. The suspension has also been completely redesigned using Monster Sport’s racing experience.
Propulsion comes from a heavily modified turbocharged 1.9-liter engine mounted behind the seat, in the middle. The unit produces 394 hp and 500 Nm of torque. Unlike the front-wheel-drive series-production hot version, power is delivered to the asphalt through a complex all-wheel-drive system.
Incredible Power-to-Weight Ratio
The Super Swift weighs only 785 kg. For comparison, the standard Swift Sport weighs 970 kg and develops 138 hp and 230 Nm of torque from its turbocharged 1.4-liter engine. This difference alone shows how different these two cars are.
According to the company, the drastically improved power-to-weight ratio and racing pedigree of the Super Swift translate into what they call “overwhelming agility.” Journalists have not yet tested it, so for now, we take their word for it.
Conclusion and Context
This high-octane swan song for the ZC33S Swift generation was presented as a non-road prototype at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. It may not go on sale, but it undoubtedly sounds like a fun track toy. Monster Sport has published short development videos of the Super Swift, showcasing its capabilities on a closed circuit. The emergence of such a project highlights the vibrancy of tuning and special build culture in Japan, even when manufacturers discontinue certain sports models in their lineup. It serves as a reminder that the enthusiasm of the community and professional ateliers can continue the life of automotive icons in completely new, radical forms.