Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2002, 2003
The smart automotive brand and division of Daimler AG produces microcars and subcompacts. We're already used to the smart fortwo and the smart forfour, models with huge success due to their reduced size, thus increased efficiency in crowded cities.
But how about a more expensive smart fortwo without a windshield, roof, and doors? In 2002, smart launched a limited-edition version of the fortwo named the Crossblade. The car's weight was only 740 kilograms and was equipped with a Brabus tuned engine. The sporty-two seater is powered by a three-cylinder engine of only 599 cc, developing 61 hp, paired with a six-gear automatic transmission.
The crossblade has a McPherson front suspension and a De Dion rear suspension. Its braking system includes vented discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear.The top speed was limited to 135 km/h and reached 100 km/h in 17.0s.
As the car didn't have a regular windshield, it was equipped with a smaller deflector looking like the visor of a helmet, which moved the air on top of the cockpit area.The car is equipped with the same Tridion safety cell that protects its occupants as the regular fortwo. The metal shell is reinforced with high-strength steel at strategically points. Owners say it's definitely not a practical car, but mostly made for fun.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.6L 6AT (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 599 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5470 RPM 70 HP @ 5470 RPM 70 BHP @ 5470 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 108 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 83.8 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/35R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
Width: | 63.7 in (1618 mm) |
Height: | 59.4 in (1509 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50/53.1 in (1,270/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 71.2 in (1808 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.3 cuFT (122 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1631.4 lbs (740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2182.5 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.3 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.2 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 136 g/km |