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2008 Smart fortwo 2dr Coupe Pure Performance Specs

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  1. 1. Quick 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
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 68 @ 4500
Engine Type Gas I3
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 70 @ 5800
Displacement 1.0/61
Engine Order Code NA
Transmission Details
Trans Type 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.23
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
Brakes Details
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
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 -
Steering Details
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 28.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Tires Details
Front Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P155/60R15
Rear Tire Size P175/55R15
Spare Tire Size NA
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels Details
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
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
Suspension Details
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear DeDion
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

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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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