YACT: 2008 Smart Fortwo

[Xyclone]

0-60 in 23 seconds. Why does that sound too slow to be safe on a normal street? :roll:

EDIT: This was posted in the Consumer Reports (realistic).

 

[redgtxdi]

Hmmm...........I guess they're even takin' names now...........

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Sa...naCar/WantASmartCarGetInLineFor99.aspx

 

[crt1530]

Every time I see them I think they're for people who are willing to risk their lives to save some gas.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: DarkKnight69
Yea, it will be sold by mercedes or chrysler, it is a 800 CC turboed diesel engine.

cdi engine data.
Displacement: 799 cc
Net power: 40 hp @ 4,200 rpm
Net torque: 74 lb-ft @ 1,800 - 2,800 rpm
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h²: 19.8 seconds
Maximum speed³: 135 km/h

4.2 litres per 100 km (That is 56 mpg for you american folk) Combined highway and city!

Canadian MSRP is $20k.

We have had them in canada since 04...

My bike puts out more hp than that thing

It has about the same amount of power as two of my vehicles

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: SarcasticDwarf
If the speed is capped at 90mph, why the hell does the speedometer go to 160???????????????

Km/h

 

[Zenmervolt]

So, how long until we have these running around down south?

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Images/Jul...t_Car_Visits_Alabama/Smart_For_Fun.jpg

ZV

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
Hmmm...........I guess they're even takin' names now...........

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Sa...naCar/WantASmartCarGetInLineFor99.aspx

this'll be better than selling wiis on ebay

 

[swtethan]

our local subaru dealer had a smart for sale, maybe theyre a dealer now?

 

[Xyclone]

0-60 in 23.2 seconds! Holy crap! :Q Is that even sufficient for U.S. highways (don't even mention the Autobahn [the SMART is from Germany])??