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