The fortwo Brabus edition red, available in both coupe and cabrio flavas. Is the latest in a long line of special editions aimed at putting some spark into the rather tired ultra-mini city car. Tuning division Brabus, however, has done wonders with the smart range in the past, and this quirky little three-cylinder machine generates 74bhp, is completely red, comes with 16in alloys and a full bodykit
Standard equipment includes semi-auto transmission, leather seats, dashboard and door trims with red contrast stitching, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift paddles, air-con, front fog lights, twin sports exhaust with heat shield and audio package.
A spokesman said: “There’s never been a smart fortwo quite like it. This distinctive and exclusive special edition will appeal to customers who want to stand out from the crowd and enjoy the fun-packed performance that a Brabus-tuned engine can offer”.
Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model. At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets.
In addition, the two BRABUS variants boast an extremely low weight to power ratio: at just 7.8 kg/bhp this is 24 percent lower than that of the previous BRABUS variant.
Smart fortwo BRABUS: Greater power and sports suspension
The smart fortwo BRABUS places the primary focus on sportiness. Its three-cylinder petrol engine with capacity of one litre delivers 72 kW (98 bhp) and together with maximum torque of 140 Newton metres this lends the 770 kilo two-seater remarkably lively agility. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes less than ten seconds and the maximum speed (electronically limited) is 155 km/h.
smart fortwo BRABUS / BRABUS Xclusive: Technical data
Engine
Type petrol engine
Number of cylinders/
configuration three in-line
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity (cc) 999
Bore x stroke (mm) 72 x 81.8
Rated output (kW/bhp) 72/98 at 5,500 rpm
Max. torque (Nm) 140 at 3,500 rpm
Fuel delivery electr. 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 programme 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 tyres front/rear 175/50R16 on 5.5Jx16 (front),
225/35R17 on 7.5Jx17 (rear)
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase (mm) 1,867
Track width front (mm) 1,270
Track width rear (mm)1,363
Length (mm) 2,695
Width (mm) 1,559
Height (mm) 1,532
Turning circle (m) 8.75
Luggage compartment
capacity (l) 220 to waist line / 340 to roof
Weight without driver (kg) 780 (cabrio: 810)
Payload (kg) 270 (cabrio: 240)
Permissible total weight (kg) 1,050
Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l)33/5
Performance
Maximum speed (km/h) 155
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 9.9 *
Fuel consumption (l/100 km)/Euro-premium in acc. with NEDC
Combined cycle 5.3*
Urban cycle 6.7*
Extra-urban cycle 4.4*
CO2 emissions (g/km) 126*
Emission class EU4
* Provisional figures
Smart Fortwo Brabus 2008
Smart Fortwo Brabus 2008
With a reengineered 72 kW/98 bhp three cylinder turbo engine the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive continue to boast low fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres, yet they have 30 percent more power than the predecessor model. The BRABUS models of the new smart fortwo are ready to hit the road.
