SMART Roadster Coupe 2003-2006 Photos, engines & full specs
Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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SMART introduced the Roadster-Coupe model in 2003 as an alternative, more fun vehicle for the regular SMART ForTwo vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz started a sub-brand together with the Swiss watchmaker Swatch, and the new company was named SMART, an acronym for Swatch-Mercedes-ART. Their goal was to produce chic vehicles for cities, and the main product was the ForTwo model. But the little car didn't have enough appeal to the customers, and a sportier-looking version was unveiled in 2003: the Roadster Coupe.
This time, the designers threw away the guide-rules and imagined a longer vehicle, but with a small 1.2m (47") height. Its slightly sloped rear windows served as a hood for the rear-mounted engine bay and hosting the removable glass roof. Since it used the same platform as the City-Coupe, it shared some of the body panels, doors, and front side. Its twin-headlights system was unique on the market.
Inside, there was room for a driver and a passenger who sat very low in their bucket seats with high bolstering. The carmaker took inspiration from former British roadsters who were nimble even if they were low on power. A sequential gearbox with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel was considered an advanced feature for those times.
The Roadster Coupe sported a three-cylinder turbocharged engine paired to a standard 6-speed automated gearbox under the hood. Brabus offered a particular version with a 1.4-liter V6 made out of two 0.7-liter 3-cylinder engine.
SMART Roadster Coupe 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- 0.7L 6AT (61 HP)
- 0.7L 6AT (80 HP)
- 1.4L 6AT (170 HP)
SMART Roadster Coupe
0.7L 6AT (61 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 6AT (61 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 698 cm3 |
| Power: | 44.9 KW @ 5250 RPM 61 HP @ 5250 RPM 60 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 95 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 134.9 in (3426 mm) |
| Width: | 63.6 in (1615 mm) |
| Height: | 47.5 in (1207 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.4/54.8 in (1,356/1,392 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1786 lbs (810 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2271 lbs (1030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
SMART Roadster Coupe
0.7L 6AT (80 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 6AT (80 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 698 cm3 |
| Power: | 60 KW @ 5250 RPM 82 HP @ 5250 RPM 80 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2250-4500 RPM 110 Nm @ 2250-4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 134.9 in (3426 mm) |
| Width: | 63.6 in (1615 mm) |
| Height: | 47.5 in (1207 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.4/54.8 in (1,356/1,392 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1786 lbs (810 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2271 lbs (1030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 122 g/km |
SMART Roadster Coupe
1.4L 6AT (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 6AT (170 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 125 KW @ 5500 RPM 170 HP @ 5500 RPM 168 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 220 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/50 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 134.9 in (3426 mm) |
| Width: | 63.6 in (1615 mm) |
| Height: | 47.5 in (1207 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 53.4/54.8 in (1,356/1,392 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 92.9 in (2360 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1852 lbs (840 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |