smart car on the road this weekend

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:03 pm

seen one of them a blue one in fact. this thing looked like smaller then a cooper .in fact i feel you be safer in a cooper or even baby buggy powered with a 6 hp Honda . going down the road .then being in of these cars if i was even tap by any other car . those things are so small .

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:14 pm

I've seen a few lately. Funny thing is that they've been out for almost 6 years or so in England (where I first saw them). Yes, they are definately smaller than a Cooper. They are bigger than they look in the inside (guy let me check his out). It gets around 40mpg according to him. Sadly, my much larger Geo gets better gas milage. But I give style points to the Smart Car.

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:40 pm

yea, milage for the size SUCKS ASS!

Err · Post by **Err** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:17 pm

Smart vs. Wall

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normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:30 pm

Yeah, I've seen this. That's really impressive. You'd probably die of whiplash though (in any car).

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:26 pm

Wow that was impressive for that size of car, but christ the gas mileage you would expect 50+ mpg. Anyone know how many ponies under the hood and size?

Err · Post by **Err** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:41 pm

Executioner wrote:Wow that was impressive for that size of car, but christ the gas mileage you would expect 50+ mpg. Anyone know how many ponies under the hood and size?

Here's the specs:

Technical Data smart fortwo 52 kW
Engine
Displacement 1 liter / 61 cu inch
Number of cylinders/ configuration three in-line
Engine block/cylinder head aluminium
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity 61 cubic inch
Bore x stroke 2.83 x 3.22 inches
Rated output 52 kW / 70 hp @ 5800 rpms
Max. torque 68 lb ft @ 4500
Oil 3.5 qt (incl. filter)
Coolant
4.5 qt
Fuel delivery
electronic multipoint injection
Recommended fuel premium unleaded gasoline (min 91 octane)
Federal emissions BIN5 / ULEV (Cal.)

Power transmission
Clutch single-plate dry clutch
Transmission automated manual five-speed Transmission
Gear ratios: 1st (3.308)
2nd (1.913)
3rd (1.258)
4th (0.943)
5th (0.707)
Reverse (3.231)
Final drive (4.529)

Running gear
Front axle suspension lower wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle suspension DeDion axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Brake system dual-circuit brake system with tandem servo assistance
11 inch diameter disc brakes at front
8 inch diameter drum brakes at rear
electronic stability program (esp) with hill start assist
anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control system, electronic brake assist

Steering
rack-and-pinion steering

Wheels and tires (front/rear)

pure: steel, with wheel covers
passion: aluminium wheels
all-season tires on both models 155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front),
175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase 73.5 inches
Track width front/rear 50.51 inches/54.53 inches
Length 106.1 inches
Width 61.38 inches
Height 60.71 inches
Headroom 39.7 inches
Legroom 41.2 inches
Shoulder room 48 inches
Hip room 45.4 inches
Passenger volume 45.4 cu. ft.
Turning circle 28.7 ft
Luggage compartment capacity 7.8 (up to beltline)/12 (to roof) cu. ft.
ECE weight without driver 1,808 lbs (cabriolet: 1,852 lbs)
ECE Payload 507 lbs (cabriolet: 463 lbs)
ECE permissible maximum weight 2,315 lbs
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 8.7 gal (includes 1.3 gal reserve)

Performance

Maximum speed 90 mph
Acceleration 0–60 mph 12.8 sec

Fuel consumption*
City/highway (mpg) 40/45 (EPA 2007); 33/41 (EPA 2008)

I just can't see paying $11,590 for this when you could get a Honda fit for $13,950 (27/34 mpg) or a Ford Focus for 14, 395 (24/35 mpg). You would at least have a back seat.

Shadow250 · Post by **Shadow250** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:15 pm

that thing is heavy for its size.

Err · Post by **Err** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:36 pm

Shadow250 wrote:that thing is heavy for its size.

Even at that weight, I can't figure out why eleven inch rotors are required to stop the thing. I also just noticed that the engine requires premium gas.

wvjohn · Post by **wvjohn** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:12 am

I saw one a couple of months ago here with canadian plates.