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Smart Car Vitals for the Mercedes-Engine fortwos (pre-2008)

Standard Features
  • Sunroof  (Now padded per DOT)
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • Keyless entry
  • Power steering
  • Remote central locking
  • Traction control
  • Rack and pinion steering
  • Driver/passenger airbags
  • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
  • Power door locks
  • Special light-alloy wheels
  • AM & FM radio with CD
  • ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program)
Dimensions
  • Weight: 1,610 lbs
  • Length: 8 feet, 2.5 inches
  • Width: 4 feet, 11.5 inches
  • Height: 5 feet, 1 inch

Safety and Security

  • Skid Control
  • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
  • Hemispherical safety shell
  • Steel-reinforced construction
  • 40+ miles/gallon (per EPA)
  • Exchangeable body panels
  • Sequential 6-speed transmission
  • Automatic/manual mode for transmission
  • Unleaded gasoline
  • Tank capacity: 8.9 gallons
  • Top speed: 85 MPH
  • Raised seat position for enhanced visibility
  • Remote central locking


 

Engine/Performance  
No. of cylinders/ configuration 0.7L inline 3-cylinder turbo
0-60 MPH 16.2 seconds
Top speed
 
85 MPH
Dimensions/Weights  
Wheelbase 5.94 ft (71.34 in)
Length 8.24 ft (98.43 in)
Width 4.97 ft (59.65 in)
Height 5.08 ft (60.98 in)
Curb weight 1,610 lbs
Luggage area 5.3 cu ft
Transmission Automatic, sequential 6-speed (softip);
rear-wheel drive
Horsepower 40 hp @5250 rpm
50 hp @5250 rpm
60 hp @5250 rpm
Torque 59 lb-ft @ 1800
70 lb-ft @ 2000
74 lb-ft @ 2000
Suspension Rear axle with suspension arm, stabilizer, coil springs and shock absorbers
 
Brake system
Front
Rear

Disc
Drum
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Dual-circuit brake system with servo assistance
EBD (Electronic Brake assist Distribution)
ABS with electronic brake force
ASC (Acceleration Skid Control)
Hill Start Assist (delayed rollback)
 
Fuel Economy
Combined

EPA MPG: 40 highway/40 city
Actual highway at 60 MPH: 50+ MPG
 
Wheels/Tires
Front
Rear

Turning Radius


4 J x 15/145/65 R 15
5.5 J x 15/175/55 R 15

28 ft
 

Interior
  • Central locking/ remote control
  • Power windows
  • Turn signal with tip function
  • Immobilizer
  • Windshield wiper with tip function

Exterior

  • Tridion safety cell
  • Heat-reflecting windows
  • Dent-resistant exchangeable body panels
  • Sunroof (now padded per DOT)
  • Front spoiler

Safety

  • Tridion safety cell
  • ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
  • ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) traction control
  • Electronic brake assist
  • Crashboxes
  • Front airbags
  • ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
  • Sandwich construction
    (rear collision sends engine under passenger seat)
  • Aluminum profile doors

* To the best of our knowledge, these are the existing features of the Mercedes engine smart car, converted to legal, U.S. specifications. There may be inadvertent omissions and/or errors.
 

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