Photo: Brabus
Everyone knows smart isn’t doing great in terms of sales or ingenuity. It appears the German brand is caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to keep on keeping on by marketing the EQ as much as possible. Nevertheless, the automaker’s electric lineup isn’t great either.
Despite all of these hardships, smart is on good terms with Brabus. The German tuner took a fortwo EQ cabrio in for modifications, and what came out of the shop is a €64,900 electric city car limited to 28 examples of the breed.
Let that price sink in for a moment. For €64,900, prospective customers can get a Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, even a full-on Mercedes with internal combustion. On the other hand, let’s not forget that people who take Brabus on their offer aren’t as sensible as most car buyers.
In addition to “1 of 28” badging inside and out, the Ultimate E Shadow Edition comes with flared wheel arches, more aggressive spoilers, a rear aerodynamic diffuser, and pumped-out rocker panels. Riding on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 205/35 and 235/30 tires, the build also includes gunmetal grey paintwork inspired by the Brabus 500 Shadow OPS Limited Edition boat.
A lowered suspension, wider track, and red leather upholstery are other highlights, to which Brabus didn’t forget to add aluminum and carbon fiber, Brabus scuff plates with backlighting, and luxurious floor mats. Elsewhere in the cabin, the touchscreen infotainment system and audio system are stock.
To be presented in the flesh at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Brabus 900 (based on the Mercedes-Maybach S 650), the Ultimate E Shadow Edition appears to be more of a toy for trophy wives instead of a personal means of transportation. You know, the kind of people who’d say no to a CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, or GLC Coupe for something that develops 92 PS and 180 Nm on full song.
Even though it’s 10 PS and 20 Nm more potent than when it was known as a smart, the Ultimate E Shadow Edition needs 10.9 seconds to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) despite the fact maximum torque is available at all times. There’s even a Sport+ mode, which enables a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
Let that price sink in for a moment. For €64,900, prospective customers can get a Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, even a full-on Mercedes with internal combustion. On the other hand, let’s not forget that people who take Brabus on their offer aren’t as sensible as most car buyers.
In addition to “1 of 28” badging inside and out, the Ultimate E Shadow Edition comes with flared wheel arches, more aggressive spoilers, a rear aerodynamic diffuser, and pumped-out rocker panels. Riding on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 205/35 and 235/30 tires, the build also includes gunmetal grey paintwork inspired by the Brabus 500 Shadow OPS Limited Edition boat.
A lowered suspension, wider track, and red leather upholstery are other highlights, to which Brabus didn’t forget to add aluminum and carbon fiber, Brabus scuff plates with backlighting, and luxurious floor mats. Elsewhere in the cabin, the touchscreen infotainment system and audio system are stock.
To be presented in the flesh at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Brabus 900 (based on the Mercedes-Maybach S 650), the Ultimate E Shadow Edition appears to be more of a toy for trophy wives instead of a personal means of transportation. You know, the kind of people who’d say no to a CLS, E-Class Cabriolet, or GLC Coupe for something that develops 92 PS and 180 Nm on full song.
Even though it’s 10 PS and 20 Nm more potent than when it was known as a smart, the Ultimate E Shadow Edition needs 10.9 seconds to hit 100 km/h (62 mph) despite the fact maximum torque is available at all times. There’s even a Sport+ mode, which enables a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).
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