Monster Sport Builds Mid-Engine Suzuki Super Swift for the Track: 394 HP and 1,731 Pounds Instead of a Farewell Swift Sport

When Suzuki released the 2026 Swift Sport Final Edition, enthusiasts understood that the performance-badged version of the lightweight hatchback was coming to an end. For fans of small, playful cars, it felt like the close of an era. But Monster Sport decided it was too soon for a final chapter and created an extreme “encore” — the Super Swift, a machine built not for public roads but strictly for the racetrack.

From the outside, the prototype looks aggressive—almost intimidating. The body is made of carbon fiber, with dramatically widened fender flares, pronounced side skirts, and a tall rear wing designed to generate maximum downforce. Traditional headlights and taillights are gone, and the front bumper features a massive air intake that resembles an open mouth more than a conventional grille. The car rides on lightweight alloy wheels in black or gold, wrapped in track-focused tires. Its red-and-silver livery references Peakrace projects associated with Monster Sport Tajima.

Inside, things are even more radical. The cabin has been stripped down to the essentials: a roll cage, a steering wheel, a compact digital display, and a single seat mounted in the center. This isn’t just a heavily modified production hatchback. Despite its visual resemblance to the Swift, the Super Swift rides on a fully custom chassis built around a steel space frame. The suspension has been extensively reworked using Monster Sport’s motorsports expertise.

The biggest surprise is the layout. The engine is mounted behind the driver, making this a mid-engine car. It uses a 1.9-liter turbocharged engine producing 394 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm). While the standard Swift Sport was front-wheel drive, the Super Swift features a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system to put the power down.

Curb weight is just 1,731 pounds (785 kg). For comparison, a regular Swift Sport weighs about 2,138 pounds (970 kg) and produces 138 horsepower from a 1.4-liter turbo engine.

Monster Sport says the combination of ultra-low weight, high output, and racing DNA delivers exceptional handling. There have been no independent media tests yet, so for now the claims are backed mainly by company statements and short clips from a closed circuit.

The high-octane farewell project was unveiled as a prototype at the Tokyo Auto Salon. It isn’t intended for sale, but as a track-only toy, it makes a bold and convincing statement.