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Suzuki J18 specs: 1.8L (110 ci) 4-cylinder, 84 x 83 mm (3.3071 x 3.2677 in) bore and stroke, 9.8:1 compression. Rated 120 hp, 1996–1998.
The Suzuki 110ci (J18) is close to square: 3.3071" bore against 3.2677" stroke, within 1.2%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.2677" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,350 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 27.5 ci (451 cc).
9.8:1 is in the range that usually runs on pump premium.
3 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 120 hp across 1996–1998.
| Displacement | 110 ci / 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.3071" |
| Stroke | 3.2677" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | I4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 * |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.012 |
* Compression ratio from a single source; not yet cross-verified.
| Fuel type | gas |
|---|---|
| Advertised HP | 120 hp |
| Years | 1996–1998 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.012 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,268 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 27.5 ci |
| Static compression | 9.8:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 120 hp | J18 |
| 1997 | 120 hp | J18 |
| 1998 | 120 hp | J18 |
1 factory vehicle, 1996–1998. Each year opens that model's engine table.