Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
The smallest convertible ever produced by Mercedes-Benz was the SMART ForTwo Cabrio. It was introduced in 1998 and refreshed in 2004. It had cookies!
Mercedes-Benz and the Swiss watchmaker Swatch joined their forces to produce a vehicle suitable for crowded cities. The result was the 1998 SMART. After the launch, SMART bailed out, and the German carmaker had to buy the shares. Now, it had a new brand, and it had to manage it. Despite its losses, SMART had to change, and in 2004 it received a vital facelift, along with new Euro 4 engines.
The designers couldn't do too much for a shorter car on the exterior than most people's bathrooms. There was a new pair of headlights with a shape like a tilted and skewed 8 number at the front. In the rear, the B-shaped taillights were different than those used for the hard-top version. Its powered, folding roof was retractable behind the seats, killing what was left of the tiny trunk.
Inside, SMART used a wide speedometer in front of the driver, mounted on the steering column. The carmaker offered an additional pair of dials mounted on top of the dashboard for a tachometer and a clock as an option. It was an actual analog clock.
There was a choice of two engines, installed under the trunk. Both of them were upgraded from their non-facelifted version. Unfortunately, the robotized (automated) gearbox was the same slow 6-speed transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 6AT FWD (61 HP) | |
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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: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3/12.8 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1631 lbs (740 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (41 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 799 cm3 |
Power: | 30.1 KW @ 4200 RPM 41 HP @ 4200 RPM 40 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM 100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20.8 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.3 cuFT (150 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1609 lbs (730 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2183 lbs (990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |