Mike T.

From smart gmbh:

2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio offer even more comfort, safety and power

With the model refinement package for 2003 smart gmbh is presenting the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio. New features make the two smart cars even more comfortable, safe and dynamic to drive. With an extensive range of additional standard and optional equipment, the cars represent an unrivalled, pioneering force in their segment in terms of drive technology, safety engineering and comfort. The technology offered to smart customers at no extra cost is only to be found as standard equipment in higher vehicle classes.

The 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio are equipped with the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) as a standard feature. No other vehicle in the micro-compact segment offers this system as standard. ESP takes over the functions of TRUST PLUS, the previous driving dynamics control system, as well as making use of selective brake intervention to stabilise the vehicle. Furthermore, ESP includes further functions which enhance the comfort and safety of the vehicle, such as Hill Start Assist, Brake Assist and Acceleration Skid Control. Moreover, the Anti-lock Braking System ABS including Electronic Brake-force Distribution is integrated in ESP.

In addition to further optimised ride comfort the driving performance has also been improved. The three-cylinder turbo engine of the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio has been redesigned to offer more power and more torque. To this end the smart engineers prescribed more cubic capacity, namely 698 cc instead of 599 cc. As well as this, the new petrol engines will be available in two power ratings in future: 37 kW (50 bhp) and 45 kW (61 bhp), compared to the 33 kW (44 bhp) and 40 kW (54 bhp) of the predecessor models. The 45 kW engine was previously only available in the sporty pulse equipment line. The new generation of petrol engines complies with exhaust gas standard EU4, meaning that the vehicles are exempt from tax in Germany until 31.12.2005.

To further increase ride comfort and active safety in automatic mode (SOFTOUCH), the development department at smart gmbh created a kickdown function which makes it possible to spontaneously change down a gear or two with the accelerator pedal.

A further feature improving comfort for smart city-coupé and cabrio drivers: the service interval indicator in the instrument cluster. This shows the driver how far or how long until the car is due for its next oil service. One or two spanner symbols also appear, according to how close the impending service is. The electronic system decides according to the mode of use - long or short journeys - whether the driver is to be informed on a mileage or time basis.

The lanechanger function for the indicator makes a contribution to road traffic safety and convenience. Briefly pressing the pitman arm causes the selected direction indicator to flash three times.

Wide range of options available

Electric Power Steering is available as an option for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio. The system has been developed for both the city-coupé/cabrio and the roadster/roadster-coupé, thus fulfilling smart customers' wishes for maximum steering comfort.

An optional three-spoke leather sports steering wheel is available for the pulse and passion design and equipment lines. The steering wheel comes with integrated rocker switches for sporty shifting of the sequential transmission. The travelling speed of the vehicle can be regulated or limited automatically via a cruise control with speed limiter (available as of April 2003). AA further option: an exterior temperature indicator with frost warning which is, however, already part of the standard equipment on vehicles with air conditioning.

The new ESP supplied as standard makes it possible to fit the smart city-coupé and cabrio with wider wheels. 2nd generation vehicles can be fitted with wide tyres measuring 175/55 R 15 (front) and 195/50 R 15 (rear) as an option.

2nd generation smart city-coupé/smart cabrio

New engine generation and ESP as standard

The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), a standard feature from now on, makes a major contribution to further increasing active safety and ride comfort in the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio. ESP ensures that smart cars always follow the direction in which the driver steers, even at the stability limit of driving dynamics. In addition to closing the throttle valve and opening the clutch, ESP also offers brake intervention acting on individual wheels. This ensures directional stability and road adhesion when accelerating, braking and coasting. Within physical limits, ESP ensures that during fast cornering cars neither push over the front axle (understeering) nor push outwards with the rear end (oversteering).

In the event of oversteering ESP specifically brakes the front wheel on the outside of the car - regardless of whether the driver is braking, rolling or accelerating. The braking torque applied against the rolling direction around the vertical axis of the car prevents the rear end from breaking away. ESP balances understeering by braking the rear wheel on the inside of the curve; this steers the car to the desired course in the bend. The electronics also cause the throttle valve to close.

If the drive wheels lose traction, the drive torque is reduced and the brake system applies force to the wheel with the most traction slip. In this way ESP realises the function of a differential lock by means of braking torque intervention which enables traction even on extremely slippery terrain, when there is different coefficient of friction on the right and left drive wheels, and on hills. This greatly improves the car's hill-climbing ability.

Mike T.

Further functions of ESP

The Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) also makes a decisive contribution to driving safety. It automatically initiates controlled emergency braking when the driver steps on the pedal very fast, but not hard enough. The system automatically generates locking pressure in order to induce the integrated ABS to regulate. The control variable for this is the speed at which the driver steps on the brake pedal.

The ability of ESP to act on individual wheel brakes creates the basis for a further safety function of the ABS: cornering brake control, CBC. In fast cornering the load on the inner front wheel is greatly reduced. If the driver steps on the brake in such a situation ESP senses that more braking power can be transferred from the other wheels than from the wheel with the reduced load. The ABS control and pulsating of the pedal in connection with this is therefore not activated unnecessarily.

To make starting on a hill as comfortable as in cars with automatic transmission and a torque converter, the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio have a Hill Start Assist function. After releasing the brake pedal when stationary Hill Start Assist keeps the wheels braked for 0.7 seconds. This leaves the driver enough time to move his or her foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal without the car rolling forwards or backwards on account of the disengaged clutch.

If the driver accelerates, the brake pressure is immediately reduced. The fact that the car is prevented from rolling backwards additionally protects the clutch and makes it possible to drive off without the assistance of the hand brake, even on steep slopes. However should the driver prefer to drive off in the conventional way with the help of the hand brake, a switch on the hand brake deactivates the Hill Start Assist.

New engine generation with higher engine capacity and power

The three-cylinder turbo engine of the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio has been redesigned to develop more power and torque. Moreover the new engine complies with exhaust gas standard EU 4, meaning that the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio are exempt from vehicle tax in Germany until 31.12.2005.

To reach these targets, the smart engineers prescribed higher engine capacity for the new generation engines, namely 698 cc instead of the previous 599 cc. The capacity enlargement is the result of more stroke (67 instead of 63 millimetres) and a larger bore (66.5 instead of 63.5 millimetres).
The new petrol engines are available in two power ratings with 37 kW and 45 kW instead of the previous 33 kW and 40 kW. The 45 kW engine was previously only available in the sporty pulse equipment line. The torque curves attain their maximum of 80 and 95 Newton metres over the entire range between 2000 rpm and 4000 rpm (37 kW: 1800 rpm and 4000 rpm). The greater potential offered by the three-cylinder engine results in a noticeable improvement in performance.

The engines achieve the improved emission levels through secondary-air injection with an electric pump and a catalytic converter with an adjusted precious-metal load. The composition of the catalytic converter matrix coating has been changed and the surface increased accordingly.

The charge air cooler has also been optimised. The number of cells and cell density has been adjusted to the higher air-flow. The maximum charge pressure stands at 0.5 bar and 0.8 bar respectively. An overboost function is not planned for the new engine. The increase in cubic capacity obviates the need for such a function: the engine develops 15 per cent more torque even in the range below 3000 rpm. This means that smart cars pull away from stationary in an even more sprightly manner than previously.

Redesigned gear programmes further shorten engine thrust interruptions

The quick response of the 2nd generation engine is also due to the fact that the ratio of the final drive is approximately seven per cent longer. This allows higher speeds in the individual gears. In this connection it was also possible to adjust the gear programmes so that the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio now develop their power noticeably more harmoniously. Finally, the clutch has also been modified accordingly, and is now designed for a higher torque of 110 Newton metres. Its friction lining is lead-free. Both the transmission control unit and the engine control unit have been equipped with new software programs.

Kickdown function

To further increase ride comfort and active safety in automatic mode (SOFTOUCH), the smart developers have created a kickdown function which makes it possible to spontaneously change down a gear or two with the accelerator pedal.

A new accelerator pedal module was developed for this purpose. The new pedal has a shorter travel than the component used to date and requires a smaller bending angle of the driver's ankle joint - a contribution to improved ergonomics. A mechanical pressure point just before the end of the pedal travel gives the driver the feedback that the wish to change down has been passed on to the electronics. The control unit infers the wish to kick down from the position of the accelerator pedal.

When the accelerator pedal is given the command, the vehicle shifts down to the lowest permissible gear in terms of rpm. The driver can change down a maximum of two gears. For this function the speed at which the driver steps on the pedal in the last third of its travel is decisive, as is the kickdown signal. Depending on these factors, the engine speed and the vehicle speed, the system changes down by either one or two gears.

On the other hand unwanted changes from second gear to first gear, for example when moving into flowing traffic at a T-junction, are suppressed to ensure faster acceleration. This applies in both manual and automatic mode. Below 2,200 rpm for the petrol engine (cdi engine: 2000 rpm), the control electronics cause the clutch to open, a 1,200 rpm increase to the engine speed and reapplication of the clutch (slipping). The control variable here too is the speed at which the driver steps on the accelerator or the kickdown signal.

The control unit infers the wish to pull away in a sporty manner from the speed at which the accelerator pedal is pushed when driving off or activation of the kickdown contact. If the kickdown point is not reached, the actuator applies the clutch at 2,500 revs of the crankshaft (smart city-coupé cdi: 1,800 rpm, smart cabrio cdi: 2000 rpm), or at 3,000 revs (cdi: 2,200 rpm) if a kickdown command is received. In contrast to the previous configuration, change-up is now also effected automatically in manual gear-changing mode when the rev limit is attained during acceleration.

Mike T.

Service interval indicator as standard

The service interval indicator, which is also a standard feature in the 2nd generation, shows smart city-coupé and cabrio drivers the remaining distance or time until the next oil service is due. The distance or time to the next service can be called up on the central display by tapping the selector switch on the instrument cluster twice. One or two spanner symbols will also appear, according to how close the impending service is. The electronic system decides according to the mode of use - long or short journeys - whether the driver is to be informed on a mileage or time basis.

New "Signal control and evaluating module"

SAM makes attractive standard and optional equipment possible
The new ”signal and evaluating module” SAM assumes the functions of the previous central control unit deployed in the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio. The greatly enhanced performance of the SAM makes numerous additional functions possible which above all further increase the vehicle comfort. SAM is linked to the control units of the ESP (including the integrated ABS), the engine controller and that of the instrument cluster via a CAN data bus. The relay box is integrated in the SAM.

SAM makes a number of convenience functions possible for 2nd generation cars. These can be activated as required as options depending on the model, or they are available as standard features.

As a new standard feature the running lights are now switched off when the ignition is switched off; this also applies when starting the engine and reduces the load on the vehicle power supply. F Further standard features: dimmed switching on and off of the interior lighting, a lanechanger function for the indicators (briefly pressing the pitman arm makes the selected direction indicator flash three times), and automatic switch-on of the hazard warning lights and interior lighting in the event of an accident.

Daytime running lights and a coming home function are available as a combined option. The lights are switched on as soon as the ABS sensor reports wheel speed. With the coming home function the running lights are switched on again (plus parking lights) if the lights were on before the ignition key was taken out and the vehicle was then locked with the central locking system. After 12 seconds the lights automatically switch off again. Conversely, a double click on the door unlocking button activates the exterior and interior lighting.

An anti-theft alarm system can also be retrofitted as an accessory. SAM provides the necessary electronic functions for this purpose.

As an option, the front and rear windscreen wipers can now be controlled according to the vehicle's speed. When reverse gear is engaged the rear windscreen wiper is activated automatically, according to the level set for the front windscreen wiper.

Optional equipment for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio leave no wishes unfulfilled

Electric power steering (EPS) is available as an option for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé and smart cabrio. With this measure smart gmbh is responding to customer wishes for maximum steering comfort, i.e. low steering wheel effort, especially when manoeuvring. Here the maximum force needed to control steering wheel is reduced by around two thirds. The boost power is controlled according to the vehicle's speed and the force applied to the steering wheel on the basis of the engine map. This enables almost linear control force over the whole steering wheel angle. The servo effect decreases noticeably at higher vehicle speeds.

The electromechanical system has advantages over conventional hydraulic power steering incorporating a motor-driven hydraulic pump in terms of weight, required space, fuel consumption and broader design scope.


Exclusive sports steering wheel with sporty rocker switch gearshifting

A three-spoke sports steering wheel is available as an option for 2nd generation smart city-coupés and smart cabrios in the pulse and passion design and equipment lines. Steering wheel gearshift by means of rocker switches on the steering wheel is included with this option for particularly sporty shifting of the sequential six-speed transmission.

The new three-spoke steering wheel has a larger cross-section than the unchanged standard two-spoke variant and it is covered in grained cowhide leather. Thumb pads are provided above the two horizontal spokes for perfect grip.

Control and limit of the driving speed with the cruise control or speed limiter

The travelling speed of the smart city-coupé and cabrio can be regulated or limited automatically with the cruise control or speed limiter; this system will be available as an option from April 2003. The controls for this function are concentrated on the right-hand pitman arm. A right turn of the ring switch fixes the driving speed which is to be adhered to and tapping the contrast part on the end of the control lever cancels the programming. Braking also interrupts the cruise control mode, however the switch simply needs to be turned to the right to resume the stored speed.

The speed limiter function is called by tapping the pressure switch at the end of the operating lever twice. This function can be used to fix the permitted speed as the maximum speed, for example. However the actual driving speed is chosen with the accelerator pedal. The kickdown function enables the set limit to be exceeded, should the traffic situation necessitate this.

Wide wheels and tyres

Wide wheels will be available as an option as of 2003. This has been made possible by the introduction of the ESP Electronic Stability Programme. 175/55 R 15 tyres will be fitted to the front axle and the rear axle will have tyres measuring 195/50 R 15. The corresponding cast aluminium wheels measure 5 x 15 at the front and 6.5 x 15 at the rear. The alloy wheel goes by the name of "strikeline" and features a design with three double spokes. The wheels are powder-coated, rendering them resistant to environmental influences. For this option, the rear wheel arches of the smart city-coupé are widened with a plastic attachment which is part of the option package. Wider rear wheel arches are not necessary on the smart cabrio.

The smart city-coupé and the smart cabrio with a cdi engine continue to be supplied with 135 tyres on the front axle. 145 tyres are available for both cars as an alternative. In these configurations the cdi engine cars meet the criteria for a so-called ”three-litre car”, i.e. a car consuming less than 4 litres of fuel per 100 km, qualifying them for tax exemption - like the new petrol engines. However the optional 175/195 combination on the cdi does not qualify for this bonus as the consumption figures are slightly higher. For reasons of space, it is not possible to use snow chains on wide tyres.

Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning

An exterior temperature indicator with integrated frost warning function is available as a further option. When the outside temperature falls to three degrees centigrade the driver is warned of possible frost in the display of the instrument cluster. In addition to this an ice crystal symbol flashes for 60 seconds, warning the driver of the risk of icy roads.

Hands-free system for mobile phones

A hands-free system for mobile communication is also available as an accessory. The telephone console is mounted on the passenger side. A selection of cradles for popular telephone models is available. The hands-free system uses the radio and loudspeaker system to process audio signals. The system's electronic unit acts as a mediator between the telephone and the hifi system; this unit is fastened to the ****pit cross member.

When in use, the word "phone" appears in the radio display; the system is automatically activated when the telephone is used. Audio programmes are automatically interrupted. The sound level can be adjusted with the volume control.

Mike T.

The models and equipment

smart city-coupé pure/smart cabrio pure: Full range of functional equipment

The smart city-coupé pure is available with a choice of three engines and the smart cabrio pure with two different engines. Apart from the 37 kW (50 bhp) or 45 kW (61 bhp) petrol engines, the 30 kW (40 bhp) diesel engine with common-rail direct injection (cdi) is also available for the basic model. The smart cabrio in this trim line is available with either the 45 kW petrol engine or the 30 kW diesel engine. The new petrol engines comply with exhaust gas standard EU4, entitling owners in Germany to tax exemption until 31.12.2005.

The diesel engine consumes just 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres under standard conditions, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 90 grammes per kilometre. In Germany, the status as a so-called ”three-litre car” also entitles the smart city-coupé and cabrio with a cdi engine to tax exemption until the end of 2005. The top speed of all cars is electronically limited to 135 km/h.

Even in the basic pure equipment line all smart city-coupés and smart cabrios are equipped with the most important safety features as standard. Apart from the ESP Electronic Stability Programme, the standard features further include an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), full-size airbags for driver and passenger, safety seats with integral seat belts, belt tensioners and belt force limiters, as well as prefittings for the quick-action mounting of child seats.

Other standard features of the pure variant, as for all the other models, include cushioned backrests made of breathable fabric, a grab handle on the passenger side, tinted windows, preparation for radio installation, a 12-volt socket, an automatic wipe/wash function for the windscreen and interval wiping for the rear wiper, a display in the instrument cluster indicating the remaining fuel level in 0.5 litre steps, central locking with a second radio remote control key, remote tailgate release (also from inside) and a hazard triangle.

On the basic pure version of the smart cabrio, the innovative soft top provides a choice of three different variants of open-top driving. Pressing a button opens the electrically-operated folding top to any desired position. Furthermore, the electrically opened rear top is very simple to lock. The roof bars can also be removed and stowed in a compartment specially designed for this purpose on the inside of the boot lid. A remote roof opener for the cabrio soft top also comes as standard.

The smart city-coupé pure and smart cabrio pure are available with a black TRIDION safety cell. The bodypanels are available in the colours jack black, lite white, phat red, numeric blue, scratch black, star blue metallic and bay grey metallic. The interior fabrics, the soft trim of the instrument panel, as well as the contrast components and the interior door trim are available in scodic grey. The seat shells and seat backrests are black.

The prices for the basic model in Germany including VAT are as follows:

EUR 8,820 for the smart city-coupé pure, 37 kW

EUR 9,490 for the smart city-coupé pure, 45 kW

EUR 10,230 for the smart city-coupé pure, cdi 30 kW

EUR 12,140 for the smart cabrio pure, 45 kW

EUR 12,880 for the smart cabrio pure, cdi 30 kW

Options for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé pure and smart cabrio pure include electric power steering EPS, SOFTOUCH automatic gearshift, cruise control/speed limiter (from April 2003), front fog lights and air conditioning (not for the 37 kW version). Furthermore, side airbags, light-alloy wheels in "jetline" design, a navigation system and various special paint finishes are available on request as are electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors and a combined filter for the ventilation of the interior.

The models and equipment

The "pulse" design and equipment line: Dynamism and great fun to drive

Both the smart city-coupé pulse and the smart cabrio pulse are available with a 45 kW (61 bhp) SUPREX turbo engine or with a 30 kW (40 bhp) diesel engine with common-rail direct injection (cdi). The new petrol engine complies with exhaust gas standard EU4, entitling owners in Germany to tax exemption until 31.12.2005.

The diesel engine consumes just 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres under standard conditions, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 90 grammes per kilometre. In Germany, the status as a so-called ”three-litre car” also entitles the smart city-coupé and cabrio with a cdi engine to tax exemption until the end of 2005. The top speed of all cars is electronically limited to 135 km/h.

The main differences between the smart city-coupé/smart cabrio in the pulse design and equipment line and the basic pure version are the glass roof with sun screen, "sportline" alloy wheels, front fog lights, leather steering wheel and the option of combining the colours of the bodypanels with either a black TRIDION safety cell or - subject to an additional charge - a silver TRIDION safety cell.

The bodypanels are available in the colours jack black, lite white, phat red, stream green (exclusive for the pulse equipment line), numeric blue, scratch black, star blue metallic and bay grey metallic. The interior upholstery is textured and available in twister green or twister blue-grey, as well as in black leather. The instrument panel trim, the contrast components and the door trim panels match the upholstery, while the seat backs are painted in silver.

In addition to bicolour tail lamps, front fog lights and alloy wheels in sportline design, the equipment of the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio in the pulse line also includes a leather steering wheel and leather gear knob. Other standard features include cushioned seatbacks made of breathable fabric, a grab handle on the passenger side, provision for radio installation, a 12-volt socket, an automatic wipe/wash function for the windscreen and interval wiping for the rear wiper, a display in the instrument cluster indicating the remaining fuel level in 0.5 litre steps, central locking with a second radio remote control key, remote tailgate release (also from inside) and a hazard triangle.

On the smart cabrio pulse, the innovative soft top provides a choice of three different variants of open-top driving. Pressing a button opens the electrically-operated folding top to any desired position. Furthermore, the electrically opened rear top is very simple to lock. The roof bars can also be removed and stowed in a compartment specially designed for this purpose on the inside of the boot lid. The smart cabrio pulse comes with a fabric headlining, a lockable drawer under the driver's seat and a remote roof opener as standard.

The extra charge for the pulse design and equipment line in Germany is EUR 850 (including VAT).

Options for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé pulse and smart cabrio pulse include electric power steering EPS, SOFTOUCH automatic gearshift, cruise control/speed limiter (from April 2003), air conditioning with exterior temperature indicator, alloy wheels in strikeline design, side airbags and various special paint finishes. Further options include a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, a combined filter for the ventilation of the interior, black leather heated seats, and an electric glass sunroof for the city-coupé.

Mike T.

The models and equipment

The "passion" design and equipment line: Enhanced version for exclusive tastes

Both the smart city-coupé passion and the smart cabrio passion are available with a 45 kW (61 bhp) petrol engine or with a 30 kW (40 bhp) diesel engine with common-rail direct injection (cdi). The new petrol engine complies with exhaust gas standard EU4, entitling owners in Germany to tax exemption until 31.12.2005.

The diesel engine consumes just 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres under standard conditions, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 90 grammes per kilometre. In Germany, the status as a so-called ”three-litre car” also entitles the smart city-coupé and cabrio with cdi engines to tax exemption until the end of 2005. The top speed of all cars is electronically limited to 135 km/h.

In the passion design and equipment line the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio are exclusively available in the colour river silver metallic and with a silver TRIDION safety cell. The TRIDION safety cell is alternatively available in black at no extra charge. The standard equipment includes a glass roof (only for the smart city-coupé) and sun screen, alloy wheels in starline design, as well as bicolour tail lamps. Further standard features are SOFTOUCH automatic transmission, air conditioning with exterior temperature indicator, leather steering wheel and leather gear knob, as well as a luggage compartment cover.

Other standard features in the passion equipment line include cushioned seatbacks made of breathable foam material, a grab handle on the passenger side, provision for radio installation, a 12-volt socket, an automatic wipe/wash function for the windscreen and interval wiping for the rear wiper, a display in the instrument cluster indicating the remaining fuel level in 0.5 litre steps, central locking with a second radio remote control key, remote tailgate release (also from inside) and a hazard triangle.

The bodypanels are available in the colours jack black, lite white, phat red, river silver metallic (exclusive to this equipment line), numeric blue, scratch black, star blue metallic and bay grey metallic. The interior upholstery is textured and available in bungee red or bungee grey, as well as in black leather. The instrument panel trim, contrast components and the door trim match the upholstery, while the seat backs are painted in pearlescent graphite.

The smart cabrio passion has an innovative soft top providing a choice of three different variants of open-top driving. Pressing a button opens the electrically-operated folding top to any desired position. Furthermore, the electrically opened rear top is very simple to lock. The roof bars can also be removed and stowed in a compartment specially designed for this purpose on the inside of the boot lid. The smart cabrio passion comes with a fabric headlining, a lockable drawer under the driver's seat and a remote roof opener as standard.

The extra charge for the passion design and equipment line in Germany is EUR 1,700 (including VAT).

Options for the 2nd generation smart city-coupé passion and smart cabrio passion include electric power steering EPS, cruise control/speed limiter (from April 2003), alloy wheels in strikeline design, side airbags and various special paint finishes. Further options are a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, a combined filter for the ventilation of the interior, black leather heated seats, and a glass sunroof for the city-coupé.

smart city-coupé BRABUS and smart cabrio BRABUS

First mass-produced BRABUS equipment line meets the highest standards of sportiness and individuality

With the 2nd generation smart gmbh is also presenting a first mass-produced design and equipment line for the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio developed by smart-BRABUS GmbH. In accordance with the objective of the joint venture founded in March 2002 the smart city-coupé BRABUS and smart cabrio BRABUS round off the smart product range with top end variants. Both cars stand for maximum exclusiveness, innovation and sportiness and appeal to demanding customers interested in design and technology who attach great importance to individuality. The cars can be ordered from the beginning of 2003 and the first models will be delivered in April.

The technical heart of the smart city-coupé BRABUS and smart cabrio BRABUS is the tuned 55 kW (74 bhp) standard engine, which for the first time exceeds these two vehicles' usual top speed of 135 km/h and is not electronically limited until it reaches a top speed of 150 km/h. This engine is exclusive to the BRABUS equipment line and is not available as an option. It offers smart customers an exceptional sporty driving experience with maximum torque of 110 Nm. The increased top speed of the BRABUS variant has been made possible because of the combination of ESP and the wide tyres supplied as standard. The cars are factory-fitted with 175/50 R 16 tyres at the front and 205/45 R 16 tyres at the rear, mounted on BRABUS 16 inch alloy rims.

The appearance of the two cars also demonstrates their sportiness. A BRABUS front spoiler, side skirts, radiator grille and sports exhaust with a specially designed heat shield give the smart city-coupé BRABUS and the smart cabrio BRABUS a dynamic, elegant look.

High-quality materials and exclusive highlight components dominate the interior and do justice to the high standards of comfort of the BRABUS equipment line. Among other features the cars are equipped with leather sports seats with seat heating, a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering-wheel gearshift, air conditioning, a clock and a rev counter as standard. In addition to the standard ESP with integrated ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution, driver, passenger and side airbags and front fog lights keep occupants safe in the smart city-coupé BRABUS and cabrio BRABUS. The cars of the BRABUS equipment line combine sportiness and dynamism with exclusive comfort and maximum safety.

BRABUS cars are only available in the colours jack black or river silver metallic. Options available for BRABUS cars include Electric Power Steering, a navigation system, various audio systems and an electric glass sunroof.

In Germany the price for the smart city-coupé BRABUS is EUR 17.895 including VAT and the price for the smart cabrio BRABUS is EUR 20.550 including VAT.

With the start of the new model year the production of the smart city-coupé BRABUS and cabrio BRABUS is fully integrated in the production, marketing and sales processes of smart gmbh. The cars are ordered from and delivered by the smart Centres. Whereas the limited special models available from smart-BRABUS GmbH until now have been customised by BRABUS in Bottrop, the production of the BRABUS equipment line cars is integrated into the volume production at smart's Hambach plant. Warranty, repair and service work will be dealt with in the same way as for other smart cars.

In addition to BRABUS variants for the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio and for future smart model lines, smart-BRABUS GmbH develops and produces upgrading components and accessories for smart cars and for limited special models. Since the end of August 2002 a completely redesigned and extended range of sporty, exclusive equipment and accessories from smart-BRABUS GmbH has been available from smart Centres. BRABUS accessories for the smart city-coupé and smart cabrio range from power kits for increasing the engine performance, to exclusive exterior styling elements such as the so-called side flaps or rear trim panel, and high-quality trims in the vehicle interior.

smart-BRABUS GmbH was founded as a joint venture between Micro Compact Car smart GmbH (now smart gmbh) and BRABUS GmbH (Bottrop). Both parent companies have a 50 percent share in the joint venture.

Mike T.

smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé

An intensive open-air motoring experience

With the launch of the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé in April 2003 the segment of the compact and purist roadster is being revived, which has not existed in this form since the 50s and 60s of the last century. With an engine output of 60 kW (80 bhp)and a weight of around just 790 kilogrammes, at 13.2 kilogrammes per kilowatt (9.6 kg per bhp) the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé offer a power/weight ratio which is low compared with that of its competitors and this has a positive effect on the handling.

The dynamic, agile two-seaters from smart offer a unique driving experience where the focus is not on the destination, but on the journey there. The combination of direct handling, excellent cornering ability and a remarkable degree of comfort make it possible to experience the vehicle dynamics more intensively than in almost any other compact vehicle of this class. The smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé are equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) as standard.

With a roof system consisting of a soft top and a hardtop which can be used together or alternatively, the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé offer their owners maximum open-air driving pleasure. As well as a two-piece, removable plastic hardtop that can be stowed and transported in the rear luggage compartment, an electrically operated folding soft top is available as an option for both the smart roadster and the smart roadster-coupé. This can be fully opened and closed even when driving at top speed - a unique function in the entire competitive environment.

The market launch of the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé in April is a first decisive step towards extending the smart product range and also the brand itself. smart is being extended from a single product brand to a multi-product brand. The brand and the product are no longer identical. Nevertheless, the features typical to smart remain clearly visible in the smart roadster and smart roadster-coupé.

smart city-coupé pure/smart cabrio pure (37 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: petrol engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 37 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 80 at 1,800-4,000/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel delivery Electric multipoint injection with electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920 / 1,551

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 6,899

4th gear 5,235

5th gear 3,800

6th gear 2,730

reverse 12,005

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 4 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15

Tyres front/rear 145/65 R 15 / 175/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,272

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 18.3

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 5.9 (SOFTIP) 6.0 (SOFTOUCH)

long journeys 4.0 (SOFTIP) 4.1 (SOFTOUCH)

combined 4.7 (SOFTIP) 4.8 (SOFTOUCH)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 113 (SOFTIP) 115 (SOFTOUCH)

Emission class EU4

smart city-coupé pure/smart cabrio pure (45 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: petrol engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 45 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 95 at 2,000-4,000/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel delivery Electric multipoint injection with electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920 / 1,551

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 6,899

4th gear 5,235

5th gear 3,800

6th gear 2,730

reverse 12,005

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 4 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15

Tyres front/rear 145/65 R 15 / 175/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,272

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) 15.5

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 5.9 (SOFTIP) 6.0 (SOFTOUCH)

long journeys 4.0 (SOFTIP) 4.1 (SOFTOUCH)

combined 4.7 (SOFTIP) 4.8 (SOFTOUCH)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 113 (SOFTIP) 115 (SOFTOUCH)

Emission class EU4

smart city-coupé pure cdi/smart cabrio pure cdi (30 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: diesel

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 799

Bore x stroke (mm) 65.5 x 79

Rated output (kW) 30 at 4,200/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 100 at 1,800-2,800/rpm

Compression ratio 18.5 : 1

Fuel delivery common-rail direct injection

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,667 / 1,353

1st gear 12,375

2nd gear 8,983

3rd gear 6,453

4th gear 4,566

5th gear 3,315

6th gear 2,381

reverse 11,569

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 3.5 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15

Tyres front/rear 135/70 R 15 / 175/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,285

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515 (smart cabrio 1,537)

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 22 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 19.8 (SOFTIP)/20.8 (SOFTOUCH)

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 3.9

long journeys 3.1

combined 3.4

CO2 emissions (g/km) 90

Emission class EU3

Mike T.

smart city-coupé pulse/smart cabrio pulse (45 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: petrol engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 45 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 95 at 2,000-4,000/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel delivery Electric multipoint injection with electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920 / 1,551

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 6,899

4th gear 5,235

5th gear 3,800

6th gear 2,730

reverse 12,005

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 4 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15 (standard)

5J x 15 / 6.5J x 15 (option)

Tyres front/rear 145/65 R 15 / 175/55 R 15 (standard)

175/55 R 15 / 195/50 R 15 (option)

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,272

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec): 15.5

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 5.9 (SOFTIP) 6.0 (SOFTOUCH)

long journeys 4.0 (SOFTIP) 4.1 (SOFTOUCH)

combined 4.7 (SOFTIP) 4.8 (SOFTOUCH)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 113 (SOFTIP) 115 (SOFTOUCH)

Emission class EU4

smart city-coupé pulse cdi/smart cabrio pulse cdi (30 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: diesel

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 799

Bore x stroke (mm) 65.5 x 79

Rated output (kW) 30 at 4,200/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 100 at 1,800-2,800/rpm

Compression ratio 18.5 : 1

Fuel delivery common-rail direct injection

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,667 / 1,353

1st gear 12,375

2nd gear 8,983

3rd gear 6,453

4th gear 4,566

5th gear 3,315

6th gear 2,381

reverse 11,569

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 3.5 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15

Tyres front/rear 135/70 R 15 / 175/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,285

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515 (smart cabrio 1,537)

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 22 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) 19.8 (SOFTIP) / 20.8 (SOFTOUCH)

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 3.9

long journeys 3.1

combined 3.4

CO2 emissions (g/km) 90

Emission class EU3

smart city-coupé passion/smart cabrio passion (45 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: petrol engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 45 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 95 at 2,000-4,000/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel delivery Electric multipoint injection with electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920 / 1,551

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 6,899

4th gear 5,235

5th gear 3,800

6th gear 2,730

reverse 12,005

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 4 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15 (standard)

5J x 15 / 6.5J x 15 (option)

Tyres front/rear 145/65 R 15 / 175/55 R 15 (standard)

175/55 R 15 / 195/50 R 15 (option)

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,272

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.5 sec

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 5.9 (SOFTIP) 6.0 (SOFTOUCH)

long journeys 4.0 (SOFTIP) 4.1 (SOFTOUCH)

combined 4.7 (SOFTIP) 4.8 (SOFTOUCH)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 113 (SOFTIP) 115 (SOFTOUCH)

Emission class EU4

smart city-coupé passion cdi/smart cabrio passion cdi (30 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: diesel

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 799

Bore x stroke (mm) 65.5 x 79

Rated output (kW) 30 at 4,200/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 100 at 1,800-2,800/rpm

Compression ratio 18.5 : 1

Fuel delivery common-rail direct injection

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,667 / 1,353

1st gear 12,375

2nd gear 8,983

3rd gear 6,453

4th gear 4,566

5th gear 3,315

6th gear 2,381

reverse 11,569

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper

Wheels front/rear 3.5 J x 15 / 5.5J x 15

Tyres front/rear 135/70 R 15 / 175/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,285

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515 (smart cabrio 1,537)

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 730 (smart cabrio 740)

Payload (kg) 260 (smart cabrio 250)

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 22 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 19.8 (SOFTIP) / 20.8 (SOFTOUCH) (sec)

Maximum speed 135 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 3.9

long journeys 3.1

combined 3.4

CO2 emissions (g/km) 90

Emission class EU3

Mike T.

smart city-coupé BRABUS/smart cabrio BRABUS (55 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: petrol engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves: two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cc) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 55 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 110 at 2,200-3,500/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Fuel delivery Electric multipoint injection with electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920 / 1,717

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 7,350

4th gear 5,796

5th gear 4,208

6th gear 3,220

reverse 12,005

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone

coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabiliser

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, Electronic Stability Programme ESP (incl. ABS and EBD), Brake Assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering, steering damper
Wheels front/rear 5.5J x 16 / 6.5J x 16

Tyres front/rear 175/50 R 16 / 205/45 R 16

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 1,812

Track width front (mm) 1,272

Track width rear (mm) 1,354

Length (mm) 2,500

Width (mm) 1,515 (smart cabrio: BRABUS 1,537)

Height (mm) mm 1,549

Turning circle (m) 8.7

Boot capacity (1) 150 to waist line /260 to roof

Weight without driver (kg) 805 (smart cabrio BRABUS 815)

Payload (kg) 175

Gross vehicle weight (kg) 990

Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l) 33 / 5

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec

Maximum speed: 150 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 6.5

long journeys 4.6

combined 5.3

CO2 emissions (g/km) 127

Emission class EU4

smart roadster (45 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: spark-ignition engine

No. of cylinders/configuration three in-line

Valves two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cm3) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 45 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 95 at 2,000 - 4,000/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Electric multipoint injection, electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920/1,717

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 7,350

4th gear 5,796

5th gear 4,208

6th gear 3,220

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, electronic stability program ESP

Steering Rack-and-pinion steering,

electric power steering (option)

Wheels front/rear 5J x 15 / 6J x 15
Tyres front/rear 185/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 2,360

Track width front (mm) 1,357

Track width rear (mm) 1,392

Length (mm) 3,427

Width (mm) 1,615

Height (mm) 1,192

Turning circle (m) 10.7

Front luggage compartment (l) 59

Rear luggage compartment (l) 86 / 45

Weight without driver (kg) 790

Fuel tank capacity (l) 35

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 15.5 s

Maximum speed: 160 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 6.2 (SOFTIP) 6.4 (SOFTOUCH)

long journeys 4.1 (SOFTIP) 4.4 (SOFTOUCH)

combined 4.9 (SOFTIP) 5.1 (SOFTOUCH)

CO2 emissions (g/km) 117 (SOFTIP) 122 (SOFTOUCH)

Emission class EU4

smart roadster (60 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: spark-ignition engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cm3) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 60 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 110 at 2,250 - 4,500/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Electric multipoint injection, electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920/1,717

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 7,350

4th gear 5,796

5th gear 4,208

6th gear 3,220

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, electronic stability program ESP

Steering Rack-and-pinion steering,

electric power steering (option)

Wheels front/rear 5J x 15 / 6J x 15
Tyres front/rear 185/55 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 2,360

Track width front (mm) 1,357

Track width rear (mm) 1,392

Length (mm) 3,427

Width (mm) 1,615

Height (mm) 1,192

Turning circle (m) 10.7

Front luggage compartment (l) 59

Rear luggage compartment (l) 86 / 45

Weight without driver (kg) 790

Fuel tank capacity (l) 35

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 s

Maximum speed: 175 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 6.3

long journeys 4.3

combined 5.1

CO2 emissions (g/km) 122

Emission class EU4

smart roadster-coupé (60 kW):

Technical data

Engine Type: spark-ignition engine

No. of cylinders/configuration: three in-line

Valves two per cylinder

Cubic capacity (cm3) 698

Bore x stroke (mm) 66.5 x 67

Rated output (kW) 60 at 5,250/rpm

Max. torque (Nm) 110 at 2,250 - 4,500/rpm

Compression ratio 9.0 : 1

Electric multipoint injection, electronic accelerator

Transmission

Clutch single-plate dry clutch

Gearbox sequential automated six-speed gearbox

Ratios final drive 3,920/1,717

1st gear 13,230

2nd gear 9,604

3rd gear 7,350

4th gear 5,796

5th gear 4,208

6th gear 3,220

Running gear

Front axle wishbone, McPherson damper strut, stabiliser

Rear axle DeDion suspension tube with central mount, wishbone, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Brake system hydr. dual circuit system with vacuum booster, disk brakes at front, drum brakes at rear, electronic stability program ESP

Steering Rack-and-pinion steering,

electric power steering (option)

Wheels front/rear 6J x 15 / 7J x 15
Tyres front/rear 205/50 R 15

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm) 2,360

Track width front (mm) 1,357

Track width rear (mm) 1,392

Length (mm) 3,427

Width (mm) 1,615

Height (mm) 1,192

Turning circle (m) 10.7

Front luggage compartment (l) 59

Rear luggage compartment (l) 189 / 104

Weight without driver (kg) 815

Fuel tank capacity (l) 35

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 s

Maximum speed: 180 km/h

Fuel consumption premium unleaded (l/100 km)

around town 6.4

long journeys 4.3

combined 5.1

CO2 emissions (g/km) 122

Emission class EU4

Eurosport

awesome info
how about some picts?

lars

Lots of info there Mike! However, if you read between the lines in this article it would appear the DB is still questioning whether they can sell enough smarts in Canada to make certification worthwhile.

Mike T.

Who is "the DB"? The Dumb Blonde?

Anyway, thanks for the article link. I did not get the same pessimistic message that you did on the smart from this interview. The test of profitability has to be made for any car they import to Canada and I think Lieb's reference was to both the A-Class and the smart. The Canadian market is small and there are some unique Canadian legislative requirements like 5 MPH bumpers and DRLs. Making special equipment to service these requirements is onerous, something that only very high profit margins or high sales volumes can counteract. In this regard, the smart should be a no-brainer, as it's super-cheap to make, the Hambach factory is under capacity and it should sell in far larger numbers than the A-Class due to its supreme fuel economy and funkiness.

We have a few reasons to believe that the smart cdi will be here as a 2004 model, and M-B Canada has been promising us the next generation A-Class for a couple of years now.

If Daimler Chrysler decides not to bring the smart or A-Class over here, they will be ceding the small car market to others. Further, they will have lost face by promising (the A-Class) and not delivering. That would be a clear sign of a company in decline, or even internal disarray.

The Honda Jazz is coming to North America. Peugeot is expected back in 2004/2005. If M-B Canada wants to have a presence in the eco-car market, both the smart and A-Class will be required.

Time will tell...