2008 Smart fortwo - 2dr Coupe Passion Performance Specs

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

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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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Comments (2 total)

  1. Great review

    By  Smart Cars | Posted: 2/8/2008

    Thanks!

  2. Definitely

    By  Smartcar | Posted: 2/8/2008

    Great job!

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