2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet

2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet.The smart fortwo is available in either pure or passion trims. The pure is solely available in coupe form, while the passion is offered as a coupe or cabriolet. Standard safety features include electronic stability program, anti-lock brakes, eight-airbags for the coupe, six-airbags for the cabriolet and tridion safety cell.



The 2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet is one of the most unique cars on the road, but works best in an urban environment. The Smart Fortwo is a goofy-looking car, and even sillier in cabriolet form. Smart offers an iPhone app to replicate many cabin tech functions.



The Smart ForTwo is a bona fide city car, its boxy shape about as un-car like as you can imagine. Smart sneezes up the ForTwo in its Cabriolet version by fitting it with a clever, if frivolous, soft top. The Smart ForTwo on its own is like an engineering nerd. With the convertible top, it’s like an engineering nerd wearing a silk shirt.



2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet

Just add a soft top and rockin' sound to reveal the smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet where passion is never an exception.



"Smart ville," one of the most progressive and planet-friendly car factories in existence, unleashes the 2011 smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet to push the maximum efficiency envelope. Go on and get in the smart fortwo at Park Place's smart center Dallas or smart center Fort Worth serving the Dallas Fort Worth Texas metroplex.



According to US Environment Protection Agency, smart fortwo is one of the top ten EPA-rated fuel sippers in the US today with its EPA MPG rating of 33 city and 41 highway. Another big environment-friendly smart feature is its 95 percent recyclable. Fancy a cruise control feature? The more would be 15-inch alloy wheels, transmission shift paddles, power windows, sport steering wheel, heated rear glass windows and heated power mirrors.



The smart fortwo may be a micro car, but not when it comes to safety. Standard safety features in the new Passion Cabriolet include anti lock brakes, side airbags, knee bolster airbags, stability control, traction control and hill-hold assist.



Let your top down by turning the smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet into a convertible to match the micro car's macro-sized attitude with your take-charge approach to life. Interior

Interior smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet colors: Design black, design red and design beige. Exterior

Standard smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet exterior colors: Deep black, rally red and crystal white. Premium smart fortwo Passion Cabriolet exterior colors: While blue metallic, gray metallic and silver metallic.



Wheels and tires are 12-spokes alloy wheels (15") with front tires, tire pressure control system.



Safety

The 2011 smart fortwo increases vehicle occupant safety with the addition of standard knee bolster airbags to all models and standard window curtain airbags for both the pure and passion coupes. The 2011 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet has six airbags standard: full-size front airbags, head/thorax (neck) side airbags and knee bolster airbags, each for driver and passenger. The smart fortwo vehicle safety design features the tradition safety cell, which is made of high strength steel.



The high seating position offers advantages in an offset frontal impact and side impact. The rear-mounted engine absorbs impact energy in a targeted manner in the event of a rear crash. The crash management system at the rear also features two crash boxes, and the bumpers in the smart fortwo are made of steel.

As a result, the smart fortwo is one of the top ten EPA-rated fuel sippers.

Smart Car USA: $99 Doesn't gauruntee us a car

Only a few more days until Smart opens its Reservation Program. Starting April 2nd, Smart car fans can log onto SmartUsa.com and "officially" get in line to order the highly anticipated European mini car that's finally coming to the U.S. next year. But take caution. That $99 you will pay to "get in line" won't really put you in line. It's just a way for DaimlerChrysler to research where in the country lies the most interest for these cars.

However, the $99 reduction will be deducted from the $12,000 Smart (starting price) if you do happen to get your hands on one. Plan on seeing the basic "Pure" starting at $12,000 , the "Passion" a more spiffier version of the "Pure" starting at $14,000, and the "Passion Cario" where the price jumps to $17,000. All will be available in an array of colors. We expect these things to fly off the shelf as did the Mini-Coopers. Start camping out in front of your Chrysler dealer today. Via: Smartusa.com & Autoblog

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Geneva Preview: Smart Fortwo BRABUS & BRABUS Xclusive

The German "mighty-mouse" is back as Smart just released the initial facts on the 2008 Fortwo Brabus which will be available in two variants, the basic Brabus and the filthy-rich (for Smart standards), Brabus Xclusive. Both versions are equipped α 1-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine delivering 98Hp and a maximum torque of 140 Nm. Topping the scale at about two times the weight of Roseanne in her glory days (770 kg or 1700 pounds), Smart’s “minimalistic” GTi sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.9 sec and reaches a top speed electronically limited at 155 km/h -96 mph. The two BRABUS variants will go on sale in Europe in the autumn of 2007. -Continued: Click “Read More...” below to see the official press release

PRESS RELEASE: At the Geneva Motor Show (06 – 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time. Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model. At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets. In addition, the two BRABUS variants boast an extremely low weight to power ratio: at just 7.8 kg/bhp this is 24 percent lower than that of the previous BRABUS variant.

smart fortwo BRABUS: Greater power and sports suspension

The smart fortwo BRABUS places the primary focus on sportiness. Its three-cylinder petrol engine with capacity of one litre delivers 72 kW (98 bhp) and together with maximum torque of 140 Newton metres this lends the 770 kilo two-seater remarkably lively agility. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes less than ten seconds and the maximum speed (electronically limited) is 155 km/h. The exterior of the smart fortwo BRABUS is first and foremost characterised by "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, a sports exhaust system and fog lights. Furthermore, it has a firmer suspension setup and is lowered by 15 millimetres.

The interior of the smart fortwo BRABUS is distinguished from that of standard smart fortwo models by a number of BRABUS styling elements, for example for the gear knob, hand-brake handle and pedals. The speedometer, rev counter and clock also bear the BRABUS signature. The same range of exterior colours is available for the smart fortwo BRABUS as for other smart fortwo models.

smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive: Luxurious equipment

Sportiness combined with a level of luxury that is unusual in this vehicle class – that's the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive. It does not differ from the BRABUS model in terms of drive and performance but it comes with additional equipment that leaves almost nothing to be desired. Although it also sports wide "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, a sports exhaust system and rear apron, it is nevertheless immediately recognisable as a BRABUS Xclusive. This is first and foremost due to the BRABUS front spoiler, BRABUS side skirts and the tinted clear glass headlights.

The interior of the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive additionally features heated leather seats embossed with the BRABUS logo. A modified three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift and BRABUS velour floor mats are also included in the standard spec. The instrument panel and door trim have a leather effect. Head/thorax side airbags, otherwise available as an option, are a standard feature in this model. These special side airbags protect the head and chest areas. The paintwork of the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive further underlines the exclusiveness of this model. It is exclusively available in the combinations (tridion safety cell/bodypanels) silver/silver or black/black. The two BRABUS variants will be launched on the market in the autumn of 2007. The prices will be announced around the middle of the year.

Smart fortwo BRABUS / BRABUS Xclusive - Technical data

Engine
Type petrol engine
Number of cylinders/ configuration three in-line
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity (cc) 999
Bore x stroke (mm) 72 x 81.8
Rated output (kW/bhp) 72/98 at 5,500 rpm
Max. torque (Nm) 140 at 3,500 rpm
Fuel delivery electr. multipoint injection

Power transmission
Clutch single-plate dry clutch
Transmission automated manual five-speed transmission

Running gear
Front axle wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle DeDion rear axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system electronic stability programme esp with hill start assist
anti-lock braking system abs with electronic
brake-force distribution, acceleration skid control, electronic brake assist
dual-circuit brake system with tandem
servo assistance, disc brakes at front, drum brakes at rear
Steering rack-and-pinion steering
Wheels and tyres front/rear 175/50R16 on 5.5Jx16 (front), 225/35R17 on 7.5Jx17 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase (mm) 1,867
Track width front (mm) 1,270
Track width rear (mm) 1,363
Length (mm) 2,695
Width (mm) 1,559
Height (mm) 1,532
Turning circle (m) 8.75
Luggage compartment
capacity (l) 220 to waist line / 340 to roof
Weight without driver (kg) 780 (cabrio: 810)
Payload (kg) 270 (cabrio: 240)
Permissible total weight (kg) 1,050
Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33/5

Performance
Maximum speed (km/h) 155
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 9.9 *

Fuel consumption (l/100 km)/Euro-premium in acc. with NEDC
Combined cycle 5.3*
Urban cycle 6.7*
Extra-urban cycle 4.4*
CO₂ emissions (g/km) 126*
Emission class EU
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Parking Lessons 101: Depth perception when using a Smart Fortwo

Continuing the array of funny parking lessons we bring you another “priceless” video. This time, believe it or not, our central hero is having difficulties fitting a Smart Fortwo in a parking space big enough to fit a Maybach! Via: Autoblog.nl

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Smart Fortwo – Proposals for future US versions

I wonder what our fellow “Camino” lovers at Jalopnik think about this one. We for once, like the idea but we really doubt that a Smart Pick-Up would have any success in the American market. But let’s start from the beginning. Automotorundsport had a nice chitty-chat with American designer, Mark Stehrenberger of MSD, a design research and development group based in Santa Barbara, California that specializes in automotive / transportation and product design.

AMS asked MSD’s opinion on how Smart should evolve its car range in the USA. Stehrenberger believes that despite the fact that the new Fortwo is 200 mm longer than its predecessor, it still remains small for your average American consumer, mainly cause people are “bigger” (..??) and there’s more parking space than in Europe.

So what does Stehrenberger propose? Well for starters, the Fortwo should grow in size and reach 3,7 m in length (from 2,7 m). He also believes that Smart should add 4x4 Crossover and Pick-Up versions of the larger Fortwo. Via: Automotorundsport & MSD

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Chinese Smart Fortwo Copycat gets the boot

EH EH EH – Not so Fast! Looks like Chinese automaker Shandong Huoyun stopped production of their two-person electric car, aka the Smart ForTwo copycat, due to complaints from DaimlerChrysler -wonder why... According to Automotivenews, “doody hit the fan” when a big mouth manager referred to the new vehicle as the Smart car in a magazine interview.

So how on earth did Shandong Huoyun conjure up the same design to make their copycat Smart car. Well, the Chinese say that they used a toy model purchased via the internet! To avoid hurt feeling with the German carmaker and lawsuits galore for that matter, Shandong Huoyun will reconfigure the car shortening it by 7.9 inches and by changing the doors, rear end and cargo capacity. Via: Automotivenews

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2007 Smart Fortwo Video - Get Smart!

Boy, aren't those folks over at DaimlerChrysler in a hurry! A day after the official presentation of the second generation Smart Fortwo and they've already released the first promo video of the car! I took it upon myself to edit the video in an appropriate manner... I hope you enjoy it!

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2007 Smart Fortwo Coupe & Cabrio official pics & info

UPDATE: 2007 Smart Fortwo Video

Following yesterday's premature leak, we've obtained the press kit and the full series photos from Smart's 2007 Fortwo. Available in Coupe & Cabrio versions, the second generation Fortwo adopts the key characteristics of the current model and according to Smart, it can do everything it can do -but a little bit better.

Dimensions: Talking about better, the new Fortwo is a little bit longer than we knew it -a full 19,5 cm to be exact, (2.695 m from 2.500 m). Apart from the need to make the front end longer for safety reasons and in particular, to meet the more stringent EURONCAP pedestrian tests, Smart wanted to increase the boot space which is significantly larger than its predecessor: 220 lt from 150 lt.

Engines: The 2007 Smart Fortwo will be available with three brand new, 3cylinder, 1,0 litre petrol motors producing 61Hp, 71Hp and 84Hp. As with the previous model, the new Fortwo will also be available with a cdi diesel motor producing 45 Hp. All versions are fitted with a semi-automatic 5speed gearbox from Getrag. The maximum speed for all models is limited to 145 km/h, an increase of10 km/h in comparison with the previous Fortwo. In autumn 2007 Smart will also add a more powerful -and let's hope, less dangerous... Brabus edition.

Versions: The Fortwo will be available as a Coupe and a Cabrio in three equipment levels: Pure, Passion and Pulse (the latter are equipped with a panoramic glass roof). In contrast to its size, Fortwo's equipment list (standard & extra) is pretty hefty including a mp3 compatible Sound System, ABS, ESP, side & roof airbags, rain & light sensors etc.

Sales: The second generation Fortwo will start its European adventure next spring. In the US, as it has already been announced, the new Fortwo which will be the first Smart to enter the American market will go on sale in the first quarter of 2008. According to Mercedes latest press release, Smart dealerships are expected to be announced in the second half of 2007.

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2007 Smart Fortwo official pics

The first official pics of the 2007 Smart Fortwo mini car found their way in the net today, a couple of day's before the actual presentation (to be exact, on Thursday 9th of November). The second generation Fortwo will be the first Smart to be offered ever in the American market with sales beginning in the first quarter of 2008. In Europe, sales will begin in spring 2007. While it retains the basic line of its predecessor, the all-new 2007 Fortwo is slightly bigger and it features an upgraded interior. Stay tuned for more pics and the official press release.

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Smart Fortwo Photos: False alarm

In the past few hours I've seen a series of allegedly official, 2007 Smart Fortwo photos (originating from Autonews.fr ) going around in car-forums. Although they look like they could be the real thing, unfortunately they're not official but photoshops which were first published on Automotorundsport a few days ago along with the next generation Mercedes C-Class. As for the official photos of the 2007 Smart Fortwo, no need to worry as they will be on air sooner than you think -maybe even on, let's say, the 8th of November? Stay tuned...

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2007 Smart Fortwo to be unveiled this year but not at Paris

Smart came out with a rather odd press release informing us that although it's new 2007 Smart Fortwo will be unveiled this year, it's world premier will not take place at this week's Paris Motor Show, but, "at a location outside of the trade fair circuit". And we thought that the Romans we crazy...

To make things even more odd, the Mercedes-Benz owned carmaker came out with two sketches of the forthcoming model. Like we haven't already seen it as most you remember, a dozen or so pictures of the car leaked on the net last week -click here to see the gallery: 2007 Smart Fortwo Official Pics.

PRESS RELEASE - Even more smart fortwo : The new smart fortwo, which will be launched in the spring of 2007, is not on show in Paris. The world premiere will take place this year, at a location outside of the trade fair circuit. However, a first indication of its appearance has already been given: a sand sculpture of the new model could be seen during the German beach volleyball championships at the beginning of September at Timmendorfer Strand.

Over and above this we can reveal this much: the new smart fortwo will be a true smart fortwo as well. It will adopt the key characteristics of the current model. You could say that the fortwo can do everything that the current fortwo can do - but a little better. via: Motorpasion

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2007 Smart Fortwo Official pictures !

UPDATE: Check out the official exterior pics here: 2007 Smart Fortwo

Just a couple of weeks after Smart teased us with a 2007 Fortwo made of sand, smartforum came out with a series of official pictures ! Although we can't actually see a whole exterior picture -the sand model makes up for that, we get to see a dozen of details like the shape of the front and rear end lights and most importantly, the interior.


But even if that's not enough for you, according to a previous Smart press release, the 2007 Fortwo that will also be available for the first time in the US , will be unveiled this autumn. That means, that most probibly we'll see it unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show with sales commencing worldwide from next spring.


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Smart forfun2 Monster Truck with a 5,8 litre diesel engine!

"Little monster town" just got a new resident in the form of the Smart forfun2: definitely, one of the most impressive Smarts you'll ever set eyes on -as long as you don't try to stare down...but up. Actually, this is Smart's second attempt at creating a monster truck, or to be more precise, it's the creation of Mercedes-Benz Hellas (Greece) and Stefan Attart (46 year old Greek Champion in 4x4 Rally Races).

Stefan had presented the first Smart monster truck, the forfour-based forfun at the Athens International Motor Show in November 2005. But while the forfun was made by the Greek division of Mercedes-Benz and Stefan Attart who fitted a forfour body on the platform of the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (rally version), this time, Mercedes-Benz central, gave a helping hand to the Greeks.

Once the platform for the smart forfun2 had been decided, in January of this year Stefan Attart started working on the first designs. The engine and transmission were adopted from the Unimog. The OM 352, a six-cylinder diesel engine with a capacity of 5,675 cc, delivers 84 Hp, which more than enough for this little monster. The dimensions also turn heads: tyres on 26 inch rims with a diameter of 140 cm. Not to mention ground clearance of 650mm and a total height of 3.7 metres !