Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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SMART introduced its first model in 1997 and waited for a few years until the carmaker found a way to take its roof off.
It did it in 2000 and became the smallest convertible vehicle on the European market. Maybe some other kei-cars in Japan could contest that title, but in Europe, it was the smallest rag-top car. The carmaker cut some corners to do it, but it did it in a SMART way.
The car featured the same shape as the ForTwo model, but with a few exterior differences. There was a different pair of headlights with a shape like a tilted and skewed 8 number at the front. In the rear, the B-shaped (or an 8 with a flat inner side) taillights were different than those used for the hard-top version. Its powered, folding roof was retractable behind the seats, leaving enough trunk room for a sandwich.
Inside, SMART used a wide speedometer in front of the driver, mounted on the steering column. As an option, the carmaker offered two additional dials for a tachometer and an analog clock.
Mercedes-Benz powered the SMART Cabriolet with the same engines as the closed-top version. All of them featured a three-cylinder system, with or without a turbocharger. Unfortunately, the automated gearbox spoiled the driving pleasure, but that was an acceptable compromise for such a small, park-anywhere, convertible.
SMART City Cabrio 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
- 0.6L 6AT FWD (55 HP)
- 0.7L 6AT FWD (61 HP)
- 0.7L 6AT FWD (75 HP)
- 0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (40 HP)
- 0.8L CDi 6MT FWD (40 HP)
SMART City Cabrio
0.6L 6AT FWD (55 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.6L 6AT FWD (55 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 599 cm3 |
| Power: | 40.4 KW @ 5250 RPM 55 HP @ 5250 RPM 54 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 59 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 80 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.7 gallons (32.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Width: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1609 lbs (730 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 115 g/km |
SMART City Cabrio
0.7L 6AT FWD (61 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 6AT FWD (61 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 698 cm3 |
| Power: | 45 KW @ 5250 RPM 61 HP @ 5250 RPM 60 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 2000–4000 RPM 95 Nm @ 2000–4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.7 gallons (32.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 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: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Width: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1631 lbs (740 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |
SMART City Cabrio
0.7L 6AT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 6AT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 698 cm3 |
| Power: | 55.2 KW @ 5250 RPM 75 HP @ 5250 RPM 74 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 110 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.7 gallons (32.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Width: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1631 lbs (740 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
SMART City Cabrio
0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (40 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (40 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 799 cm3 |
| Power: | 29.4 KW @ 4200 RPM 40 HP @ 4200 RPM 39 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM 100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.7 gallons (32.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Width: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1609 lbs (730 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 90 g/km |
SMART City Cabrio
0.8L CDi 6MT FWD (40 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 0.8L CDi 6MT FWD (40 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 799 cm3 |
| Power: | 29.4 KW @ 4200 RPM 40 HP @ 4200 RPM 39 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM 100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 8.7 gallons (32.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 98.4 in (2499 mm) |
| Width: | 59.6 in (1514 mm) |
| Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 1609 lbs (730 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 90 g/km |