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Suzuki Go

1972Coachwork by Bertone

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1972
Body style
Barchetta / Pickup
Engine
3 cilindri in linea, 2 tempi, raffreddamento ad acqua
Type
Concept
Displacement
738 cc
Power
67 CV

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

the Suzuki Go is buggy/pick-up prototype made by Bertone. In a groundbreaking moment at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1972, Bertone unveiled a visionary design that would set the stage for future automotive innovation – the Suzuki GO. This prototype seamlessly blended the practicality of a pick-up truck with the leisurely allure of a recreational vehicle, foreshadowing a hybrid concept that would captivate the automotive industry for years to come. The Suzuki GO’s design was ahead of its time, boasting a plastic body with barchetta-style aesthetics that exuded a sense of sportiness and modernity. The vehicle’s sleek lines contributed to its linear appearance, creating a harmonious blend of form and function. The prototype’s futuristic design elements hinted at an era where aesthetics and functionality would converge seamlessly in the automotive world. Fast forward to 1998, and the Suzuki GO’s spirit found a new expression in the BMW Pickster. This reimagined version retained the essence of the original concept while infusing it with a more dynamic and sporty character. The marriage of practicality and performance was evident in the Pickster’s design, capturing the imaginations of automotive enthusiasts and critics alike. Underneath the hood of the Suzuki GO and its later iteration, the BMW Pickster, lay a three-cylinder Suzuki motorcycle engine. Ingeniously positioned along the left side, this engine layout not only contributed to the vehicles’ performance but also allowed ample space on the right for a radiator, optimizing cooling efficiency.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Concept
Body & configuration · Legacy attribution
Buggy

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
3 cilindri in linea, 2 tempi, raffreddamento ad acqua
Displacement
738 cc
Power (CV)
67 CV
Specification notes
KNOWLEDGE_TECH_PROJECTED — ASI Bertone Collection placard identifies the 1972 Suzuki GO with a water-cooled two-stroke 3-cylinder, 738 cc, 67 CV engine. Projected from approved very-high-confidence Knowledge fact.

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Bertone
Designer · Documented
Marcello Gandini
Manufacturer · Documented
Suzuki

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Ownership & provenance

Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
Car Collection

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Brussel General · legacy_preserved
Date
1972
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Brussel

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