2009 Smart fortwo
MSRP
$24,900
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Subcompact
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
5.9
energuide estimate - hwy
4.8
engine type
Gas I3
displacement
1.0/61
sae net horsepower @ rpm
70 @ 5800
sae net torque @ rpm
68 @ 4500
trans type
5
brake type
Power
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
33
wheelbase
73.5
length, overall
106.1
width, max w/o mirrors
61.4
height, overall
60.3
trunk volume
7.8
Base Curb Weight
1896
Cruising Range - City
1314.91
Cruising Range - Hwy
1616.24
Fuel System
MPFI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again
w/Manual Mode
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.26
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.94
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.53
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
DeDion Axle
Front Tire Size
P175/55R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/35R17
Front Wheel Size
15 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Size
17 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
28.7
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
8.0 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
39.7
Front Leg Room
41.2
Front Shoulder Room
48.0
Front Hip Room
45.4
Track Width, Front
50.0
Track Width, Rear
53.7
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Smart’s Fortwo Cabriolet is Canada’s least-expensive convertible. The soft top slides down the frame rails to stack on the rear hatch when not in use. Cargo space is affected slightly, mainly because only the small trunk door opens instead of the Coupe’s glass pane. Power comes from a 1.0-litre 70-hp three-cylinder engine with an automated five-speed manual transmission. The tiny powerplant sits under the trunk over the rear wheels, leaving the large, airy cabin free of any intrusions.  Brabus model features visual upgrades, larger wheels, and interior tweaks.

Pros

Least expensive convertible

Cons

Still expensive