2008 Smart fortwo - 2dr Coupe Pure Performance Specs

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