Smart Fortwo was first launched in 1998 Paris Motor Show with a Tagline of “City Coupe”.
An exposed, rigid steel frame, marketed as the "Tridion" frame, surrounds and protects the passenger compartment while defining the car's shape and design — and allowing for interchangeable plastic body panels to complete the exterior. With a weight of 730 kg, it is one of the lightest cars in the European market.
In order to maximize the front crumple zone, the Smart fortwo has its engine positioned at the rear of the vehicle.
Performance & Efficiency
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999 cc 1.0 liters in-line 3 front engine with 71.1 mm bore, 81.3 mm stroke, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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8.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 7.2
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Power: 53 kW , 71 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 68 ft lb , 92 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Two disc brakes
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Stability control
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension semi-independent with coil springs
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Tire kit
Exterior & Aerodynamics
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 106.1, overall width (inches): 61.4, overall height (inches): 60.7, wheelbase (inches): 73.5, front track (inches): 50.5, rear track (inches): 54.5 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 28.7
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob
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Black paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 1,808
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
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12v power outlet: front and 1
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Air conditioning with climate control
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Fixed mast antenna
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Audio system with AM/FM and CD player
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 12.0
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Clock
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Partial floor console with open storage box
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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External temperature
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors, occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver and passenger seat
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3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Two head restraints on front seats
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Headlight control manual
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.7, front hip room (inches): 45.4, front leg room (inches): 41.2, front shoulder room (inches): 48.0 and interior volume (cu ft): 45.4
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks speed sensing
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Rear view mirror
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: two seats
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Two speaker(s)
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Leather covered steering wheel
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Passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter
