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2008 Smart fortwo 2dr Coupe Passion Performance Specs

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

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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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