When one thinks of a smart fortwo being present at the drag strip, the idea of a maintenance vehicle is the first that comes to mind. And that's because the tiny vehicle was never a truly quick machine, even talking about its Brabus-massaged incarnations. Nevertheless, we're here to bring you one of the exceptions, with this smart having been taken far, far away from its factory spec.
We're dealing with a first-gen model, which means the vehicle is about fifteen years old. Nevertheless, the machine has given up its three-cylinder mill, switching to diesel fuel instead.
Nevertheless, you shouldn't expect this to be a race for efficiency. Instead, the 1.9 TDI turbo-four heart of this fortwo has been modded with the aim of delivering a serious power bump.
To be more precise, the Vee-Dub heart of this contraption now allows the driver to control no less than 230 horses. Keep in mind that we're talking about a machine that tips the scales at around 800-900 kilos (make that 1760-1980 lbs), so the resulting mechanical cocktail is an explosive one.
And with the thing having kept its rear-wheel-drive nature, putting the power down isn't that much of an issue. It's just that the layout of the car required a wheelie bar to be installed, with this being a massive element.
The owner of this smart enjoys spending time at the drag strip and the results are impressive for such a car. Zooming in on the quarter-mile numbers of the thing, we'll mention this can deliver 13 seconds passes, with the trap speed sits at 170 km/h (106 mph).
You'll get to check out the Franken-smart doing its thing in the piece of footage below. Now, as those of you familiar with diesel-based drag racing know, this story involves plenty of black smoke, so you should be prepared to meet the dark side of the little sprinter.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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