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Smart ForTwo Makes Its Official Debut At The Detroit Auto Show

Posted January 8th, 2007 At 9:30 AM CST

1. At a Glance
2. The Design of the smart fortwo
3. The Safety Features of the smart fortwo
4. The Ecology of the smart fortwo
5. The equipment of the smart fortwo
6. Fact Sheet
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Technical Data

smart fortwo (European version): Technical data

smart fortwo 45 kW (European version):
Technical data

Engine
Type	gasoline engine
Number of cylinders/configuration	three in-line
Valves	four per cylinder
Engine capacity	61 cubic inch / 999 cm3
Bore x stroke	2.83 x 3.22 inches / 72 x 81.8 mm
Rated output	45 kW / 61 bhp
Max. torque	89 Nm
Fuel delivery	electronic multipoint injection

Power transmission
Clutch	single-plate dry clutch
Transmission	automated manual five-speed transmission

Running Gear
Front axle	wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle	DeDion rear axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system	electronic stability program esp with hill start assist, anti-lock braking system abs with electronic brake-force distribution, acceleration skid control, electronic brake assist, dual-circuit brake system with tandem servo assistance, disc brakes at front, drum brakes at rear
Steering	rack-and-pinion steering
Wheels and tires front/rear	155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front), 175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase	73.5 inches / 1,867 mm
Track width front	50.51 inches / 1,283 mm
Track width rear	54.53 inches / 1,385 mm
Length	106.1 inches / 2,695 mm
Width	61.38 inches / 1,559 mm
Height	60.71 inches / 1,542 mm
Turning circle	344.5 inches / 8.75 m
Luggage compartment capacity	7.7 cubic feet / 220 l to waist line 12 cubic feet / 340 l to roof
EU weight without driver	1,653 lb / 750 kg (cabrio: 1,741 lb / 790 kg)
Paload	595 lb / 270 kg (cabrio: 507 lb / 230 kg)
Permissible total weight	2,248 lb / 1,020 kg
Fuet tank capacity	8.7 g / 33 l (reserve 1.3 g / 5 l)

Performance
Maximum speed	90 mph / 145 km/h

Fuel consumption (l/100 km)/Euro-premium in acc. with NEDC
Combined cycle	< 5.0 (approx. 40 miles per gallon)
Emission class	EU4

smart fortwo 45 kW (European version):
Technical data

Engine
Type	gasoline engine
Number of cylinders/configuration	three in-line
Valves	four per cylinder
Engine capacity	61 cubic inch / 999 cm3
Bore x stroke	2.83 x 3.22 inches / 72 x 81.8 mm
Rated output	52 kW / 71 bhp
Max. torque	92 Nm
Fuel delivery	electronic multipoint injection

Power transmission
Clutch	single-plate dry clutch
Transmission	automated manual five-speed transmission

Running Gear
Front axle	wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle	DeDion rear axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system	electronic stability program esp with hill start assist, anti-lock braking system abs with electronic brake-force distribution, acceleration skid control, electronic brake assist, dual-circuit brake system with tandem servo assistance, disc brakes at front, drum brakes at rear
Steering	rack-and-pinion steering
Wheels and tires front/rear	pure: 155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front), 175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear) pulse: 175/55R15 on 5Jx15 (front), 195/50R15 on 6.5Jx15 (rear) passion: 155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front), 175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase	73.5 inches / 1,867 mm
Track width front	50.51 inches / 1,283 mm
Track width rear	54.53 inches / 1,385 mm
Length	106.1 inches / 2,695 mm
Width	61.38 inches / 1,559 mm
Height	60.71 inches / 1,542 mm
Turning circle	344.5 inches / 8.75 m
Luggage compartment capacity	7.7 cubic feet / 220 l to waist line 12 cubic feet / 340 l to roof
EU weight without driver	1,653 lb / 750 kg (cabrio: 1,741 lb / 790 kg)
Paload	595 lb / 270 kg (cabrio: 507 lb / 230 kg)
Permissible total weight	2,248 lb / 1,020 kg
Fuet tank capacity	8.7 g / 33 l (reserve 1.3 g / 5 l)

Performance
Maximum speed	90 mph / 145 km/h

Fuel consumption (l/100 km)/Euro-premium in acc. with NEDC
Combined cycle	< 5.0 (approx. 40 miles per gallon)
Emission class	EU4

smart fortwo 62 kW (European version):
Technical data

Engine
Type	gasoline engine, turbo charged
Number of cylinders/configuration	three in-line
Valves	four per cylinder
Engine capacity	61 cubic inch / 999 cm3
Bore x stroke	2.83 x 3.22 inches / 72 x 81.8 mm
Rated output	62 kW / 84 bhp
Max. torque	121 Nm
Fuel delivery	electronic multipoint injection

Power transmission
Clutch	single-plate dry clutch
Transmission	automated manual five-speed transmission

Running Gear
Front axle	wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle	DeDion rear axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
Brake system	electronic stability program esp with hill start assist, anti-lock braking system abs with electronic brake-force distribution, acceleration skid control, electronic brake assist, dual-circuit brake system with tandem servo assistance, disc brakes at front, drum brakes at rear
Steering	rack-and-pinion steering
Wheels and tires front/rear	pulse: 175/55R15 on 5Jx15 (front), 195/50R15 on 6.5Jx15 (rear) passion: 155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front), 175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase	73.5 inches / 1,867 mm
Track width front	50.51 inches / 1,283 mm
Track width rear	54.53 inches / 1,385 mm
Length	106.1 inches / 2,695 mm
Width	61.38 inches / 1,559 mm
Height	60.71 inches / 1,542 mm
Turning circle	344.5 inches / 8.75 m
Luggage compartment capacity	7.7 cubic feet / 220 l to waist line 12 cubic feet / 340 l to roof
EU weight without driver	1,719 lb / 780 kg (cabrio: 1,807 lb / 820 kg)
Paload	595 lb / 270 kg (cabrio: 507 lb / 230 kg)
Permissible total weight	2,314 lb / 1,050 kg
Fuet tank capacity	8.7 g / 33 l (reserve 1.3 g / 5 l)