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2008 Smart fortwo - Specifications

MSRP: $11,590 - $16,590 See Local Classifieds
 
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2 Door Cabriolet Passion Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $16,590
Engine
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas I3
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 70 @ 5800
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 68 @ 4500
Displacement 1.0/61
Transmission
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.26
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.94
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Trans Type 5
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.53
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.91
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.31
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 8.0 x - TBD -
Brake Type Power
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 28.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Size NA
Rear Tire Size P175/55R15
Front Tire Size P155/60R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.5
Spare Wheel Material NA
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 5.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front McPherson
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear DeDion
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

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Why should I also consider these? X

The Smart Fortwo is more fun to drive on tight, congested city streets at low speed than even the MINI Cooper.

But as soon as the traffic thins out and the roads open up to the beltways and interstates, the Fortwo's cons--a hard ride, a noisy interior, the lack of power, and tense roadholding--become more serious drawbacks.

Factor in the middling fuel economy of only 33 mpg city, and the "wow" factor is quickly muted.

The Toyota Yaris, the most fuel-efficient small hatchback, with ratings of 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, feels downright substantial next to the Fortwo, with a real backseat and the legs for occasional distance driving, and the sprightly MINI Cooper is just as good, at 28 mpg city, 37 mpg highway.

Hybrids like Toyota's Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid get substantially better fuel economy than the Smart, in a much larger package, albeit at a much higher price.

 
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