Few cars anywhere in the world have ever revved as freely, or felt as alive, as the Suzuki Cappuccino — a pint-sized Japanese roadster that spun its tiny three-cylinder engine to a stratospheric 9,300 rpm. It was never sold new in the United States, but thanks to the 25-year import rule, it’s now fair game for American enthusiasts. Before you start hunting for one, here’s everything you need to know about this remarkable little machine and the kei-car world it came from.
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