Tag: fortwo

  • Special Model Smart Fortwo Called The Citybeam

    Smart-Fortwo-Citybeam-shadowSmart-Fortwo-Citybeam-mediumIt seems that the Brussels motor show is happening right now, and a particularly unexciting piece of news reached our inbox today. The Smart Fortwo has turned up with a new special edition. It’s the Citybeam.

    We don’t know why they’ve called it that. We do know, however, that it has its body panels available in light blue, silver metallic or matt anthracite. We had to look up that last one. The Smart’s tridion safety cell (that is, it’s body) comes only in silver. So why do we get to see the most boring combination of all – silver + silver? Apparently, the Citybeam also boast a special type of 3-double spoked wheels measuring at 175/55 R15 at the front and 195/50 R15 at the back. For the sake of not confusing it for a generic silver Smart, it also has ‘Citybeam’ written on at the base of the A-pillar, LED daytime running lights and titanium-coloured headlights.

    Inside, you get black leather seats with, you guessed it, crystal grey (how is that not silver again?) inserts and stitching. The instrument panel is also covered in leather, so is the wheel and the floor mats read, you guessed it, ‘Citybeam’.

    In reality. though, the Crystalbeam is a Smart Fortwo Passion (Passion being the equipment line). In other words, a Softtouch automatic gearbox, electric windows, climate control, and a transparent panoramic roof with a sunblind. That last one comes only with the Citybeam Coupe. A Cabrio is also available.

    Finally, in terms of power sources, the Citybeam will come with three choices: a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with 71 hp; the same engine but turbocharged with 84 hp; and an electric motor good for 55 kWs of power output.

    Prices will start from 14,490 Euros ($19,704).

    Source: smart

  • Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Adds More Colour to the Urban Life

    Smart-Fortwo-Cityflame-Edition-THUMBSmart Fortwo Cityflame Edition is small, fresh and it delivers a splash of colour. Its bodypanels are in flame yellow, and this will undoubtedly bring more iridescent feeling to the gray colours of the urban environment.

    The yellow paintwork has very sporty and expressive effect in combination with the black tridion safety cell, the exclusive black-painted 3-double-spoke alloy wheels with wide tyres (175/55 R 15 at the front and 195/50 R 15 at the rear) and the black door mirror caps.

    The same contrast is continued throughout the interior where the seat cushions of the high-quality seats in black leather optic are framed by yellow imitation leather inserts and feature yellow stitching. In addition, the instrument panel also features yellow stitching.

    Furthermore the interior includes a two-section knee pad in black/yellow leather look, a 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with shift paddles and yellow stitching, and floor mats with the word “cityflame” on them.

    This Smart model will be limited to 2400 vehicles and it is based on the passion equipment line. This means that it includes the following features: softouch automatic gear programme, electric windows, air conditioning with automatic temperature control and a transparent panoramic roof with sunblind.

    Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition is going to be offered in coupé and cabrio variants. Both models can be equipped with either a 52 kW mhd petrol engine or a 62 kW petrol engine. The new Smart will reach dealers in April this year.

    Smart Fortwo Cityflame Edition Pricing:

    Engine version/ output Engine type Engine capacity Price in EUR (incl. 19% VAT)
    smart fortwo cityflame coupé
    1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd 3-cyl. in-line naturally aspirated engine 999 cc 14,490
    1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine 999 cc 15,060
    smart fortwo cityflame cabrio
    1.0 l (52 kW/71 hp) petrol mhd 3-cyl. in-line naturally aspirated engine 999 cc 17,580
    1.0 l (62 kW/84 hp) petrol 3-cyl. in-line turbo engine 999 cc 18,150

    Source: Smart

  • Smart ForTwo at the 2013 Dakar Rally [video]

    Team Feber created a specially modified Smart ForTwo meeting all regulations to take part in the upcoming 2013 Dakar Rally – the ultimate challenge. Unfortunately, the race team doesn’t have enough funds to field a full assortment of vehicles, including two Smarts and a Honda CRF-450.

    The modified ForTwo has a completely modified body, an off-road suspension with more clearance and a four-wheel drive system.

    “We have no choice, we love to dream … we like movies with happy endings” but even though we cannot compete in Dakar this year, “the movie was pretty, very pretty …”, commented the driver Jose Luis Alvarez Alarcon.

    The 2013 Dakar Rally starts January 5 in Lima, Peru, and ends January 20 in Santiago, Chile, and it appears that this team, with its unique ride, will not be attending.

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm1VocgKVv4

    Source: Smart

  • Smart ForTwo Electric Drive US – Price $25,000 to $28,000

    Smart will hit the United States market with their latest model – ForTwo Electric Drive coupe and convertible. The cars will be the most affordable electric vehicles in country.

    2013 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive will be available to buy next spring. The prices will start from around $25,000 and $28,000 for the both models – Coupe and Convertible. The cars will also be eligible for government rebates of up to $7,500, which is a great saving.

    The ForTwo Electric Drive is powered by an electric motor with 75HP (55 kW) and 130Nm (96 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds and a maximum range of 145km (90 miles) on a single charge. The technical data is decent and hopefully the car works as the manufacturer claims it will.

    Source: Smart

  • BRABUS ULTIMATE Electric Drive Smart ForTwo Convertible

    BRABUS ULTIMATE electric drive is based on Smart ForTwo convertible. It will hit the market in spring 2012 with more power and better performance than its production brethren. Still, there are no exact figures for the ecofriendly city sports car.

    Originally the electric drive vehicles has a less than thrilling sound and is particularly heard to hear for pedestrians and bicyclists alike. However, a BRABUS sound generator lends the ULTIMATE electric drive the sound of a V8 engine or space-age soundscapes whose volume is dependent on the position of the accelerator pedal. Great! First, we have to drive underpowered small electric cars and now we will make them to sound like a real car. No thanks!

    The exterior comes in matte white and features BRABUS WIDESTAR fender flares front and back to make space for the large BRABUS Monoblock VI in dimensions 7J x 18” with 205/35 R 18 high-performance tires up front and 8.5J x 18” with 235/30 R 18 for the rear.

    The wider track of the widened two-door car contributes to its agile and safe handling as does the height-adjustable coilover suspension.

    The front spoiler reduces lift on the front axle and the WIDESTAR side skirts of the wide version create a visually and aerodynamically harmonious transition between the fender flares front and back.

    The interior boasts all-leather upholstery including seats, door panels and dashboard. The white leather is sewn with the finest green thread. Green trim and green accessories in the cockpit add further contrasts.

    BRABUS ULTIMATE Electric Drive Smart ForTwo Convertible
    BRABUS ULTIMATE Electric Drive Smart ForTwo Convertible

    Source: Brabus

  • Smart ForTwo WeSC

    Smart WeSC is completed thanks to the cooperation of the famous street fashion brand. The showcar will be exhibited at the IAA Frankfurt.

    The small city car is finished in gold shades, partly matt, partly high-gloss, and all the colours have been created for the Swedish label by the car tuner BRABUS.

    It is powered by a small turbocharged petrol engine with 102PS (75 kW). It also comes with full aerodynamics body kit and black alloy wheels.

    The interior boasts leather upholstered seats and a sport steering wheel.

    Smart took care of the design of the 32-ohm headphones from WeSC, giving a nod to the car’s look, as can be seen in the perforated black ear pads and high-gloss golden highlights. The headphones will be available from spring 2012 as well as the car itself.

    Smart ForTwo WeSC FrontSide
    Smart ForTwo WeSC FrontSide

    Source: Smart

  • 2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive vs. E-bike

    2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive gives unique zero-emission driving pleasure. What is more, the small city car will soon be available worldwide and that’s not everything. The EV will come along with its new ebike. Great idea, in case you ran out of electricity, which happens very often with these vehicles.

    The new ForTwo ED is powered by a 55kW (75PS) electric motor, which gives top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and 0 to 100 km/h in around 13 seconds. The Li-ion battery pack has a capacity of 17.6 kWh, which means a range of up to 140 km (87 miles) in the city. Still, we don’t believe that and you should get the bike, too.

    “The smart fortwo has exceeded itself. It has always been a pioneer of urban mobility and with the new electric drive it is once again setting standards with even more driving fun and environmental compatibility,” said Dr. Annette Winkler, Head of smart.

    “With the new generation the frequently cited “electric era” has finally arrived.”, she added.

    2012 Smart ForTwo ED will make its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motorshow and will hit the market in the beginning of the next year. The interesting ebike will hit the market in 2012, too. Just in time to buy it with the electric Smart. As you may suggest, it is not an ordinary bike… it has a small 250 WATT electric motor mounted on the rear wheel with a 0.4 kW battery pack. So, if you can’t get to your destination with the electric Smart, you will eventually use electric bike and if this doesn’t work, too… Just go on foot!

    The ebike is priced at €2 900.

    2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive FrontSide
    2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive FrontSide

    A comparison of the two smart fortwo electric drive generations

    Second generation Third generation
    Production volume > 2000 vehicles Five-figure production volume
    Availability 18 markets More than 30 markets
    Output 20 kW constant
    30 kW peak
    35 kW constant
    55 kW peak
    Max. speed 100 km/h > 120 km/h
    Acceleration 0 – 60 km/h 6.5 s 5 s
    Battery Lithium-ion battery from Tesla Lithium-ion battery from Deutsche ACCUmotive

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Smart ForTwo Disco Ball

    An interesting idea is to turn a car into a disco ball and not just any type of vehicle, but a Smart ForTwo electric drive.

    The show car is completely covered in reflective glass tiles from the roof to the tires. It is used in the film titled Pixel City, which will be shown as part of an art installation at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin on March 26 and 27.

    The whole idea came from the experimental band Apparatjik. The group members include well-known pop musicians Magne Furuholmen of a-ha, Guy Berryman of Coldplay, Jonas Bjerre of Mew and music producer Martin Terefe.

    The art installation “Apparatjik Light Space Modular” features an interactive display which collects data to be turned into a song.

    Sounds interesting!

    source: smart

  • Smart Forspeed Concept

    Smart will reveal ForSpeed Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will start in the beginning of March. Smart ForSpeed Concept is an electric powered roadster designed by Steffen Kohl, who commented:

    “Look at the fullness of the car’s exterior surfaces. This is important and will be reflected in future production models”.

    ForSpeed is powered by 30kW (40PS) electric motor mounted in the rear. The range is more than satisfying – 135 km (84 miles). (more…)

  • 2011 Smart ForTwo NightOrange

    Smart has unveiled the new ForTwo NightOrange special edition. The small city car is available as both – coupe or convertible. It is inspired by Halloween and boasts orange metallic paint, a black tridion safety cell, and black 15″ alloy wheels.

    The interior features black leather and fabric seats, a sport steering wheel, and a lot of orange components. (more…)

  • Smart fortwo Pulse

    Smart fortwo Pulse is a new, sharper and sportier model of the renowned urban mini, which will hit the brand dealerships this April. Fitted with a fresh, newly-styled front and rear aprons and side skirts, the Smart Pulse also hosts a sport s package as standard. (more…)

  • Smart ForTwo Lightshine Edition

    A new edition of Smart is now available. It features enhancements to the latest new generation ForTwo and reaffirms the cdi model as the CO2 world champion for combustion engine vehicles.

    The exterior boasts colour coded front and rear aprons, sideskirts and filler cap of the new passion. The paint is a combination of light green matt body panels. (more…)