Smart Fortwo

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Smart Fortwo

Overview
Manufacturer Daimler AG
Also called SmartCar (19982002)
Smart City Coup
Production 1998present
Assembly Hambach, France
Body and chassis
Class City car
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Kei car
Body style 3-door hatchback
2-door convertible
Layout RR layout
Related Smart Roadster
The Smart Fortwo is a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-passenger, two-door city
car manufactured and marketed by the Smart division of Daimler AG, introduced in 1998 and
currently in its second generation. Marketed in 42 countries in Asia, North and South America,
Africa, Australia and Europe production of the Fortwo had surpassed 1.5 million units by mid-
2013.
[2]

The Fortwo combines features to provide a very compact, safe and economical vehicle with minimal
environmental impact and that is suited to urban, suburban and conurban driving: a short overall
length, high H-pointseating, offset passenger and driver seats (the passenger seat is 15 centimetres
further rearward than the drivers),
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automated manual transmission, De Dion tube rear suspension,
low CO2 emissions (119 grams per kilometer, North America, 1.0 Liter),
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two-part rear hatch,
interchangeable plastic body panels and prominent steel hemispherical safety-cell, which is
marketed as the Tridion cell and is often provided in a contrasting color to the vehicle's body panels.


The rear engine and forward cooling system locations in the Smart Fortwo.
Fortwo models are manufactured atSmartvillea dedicated Daimler assembly plant
in Hambach, Francein Coup (i.e., hatchback) and Cabrio (i.e., convertible) body styles, each in
a mono-boxconfiguration. Generations are internally designated as the W450build series, introduced
at the 1998Paris Motor Show, and the W451 build series, introduced at the 2006 Bologna Motor
Show.
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Smartville underwent a 200 million euro upgrade beginning in mid-2013, in preparation for
the forthcoming third generation Fortwo, designed in conjunction with Renault and internally
designated as the C453 build series.
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Trim levels, which vary by region, are marketed as Pure, Pulse and Passion and range from basic
equipment (e.g., winding windows and solid roof) to a high level of equipment (e.g.,
available automatic climate control, fixed panoramic polycarbonate sunroof, in-dash multi-media gps
navigation system and heated leather seats). With the second generation, Smart introduced a
version with automatic start-stop, marketed as the MHD, or Micro-Hyrbrid Driveoffered only in
certain markets. A sport model, marketed as the Brabus model, has been available in both
generations, and Daimler introduced theSmart electric drive, an all-electric version, in 2007.
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In 2002, the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) introduced a first generation Fortwo into its
permanent collection,
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and in 2014 the Fortwo was voted the Best Microcar for the fifth year in a row
by readers of the Chinese edition of Auto, Motor und Sport.
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The brand name Smart derives from its early history as a cooperative venture
between Swatch and Mercedes: SwatchMercedes ART.
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The Fortwo nameplate derives from its
two-person seating capacity.
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Until 2004, the Fortwo had been marketed as the smart City-Coup.

Contents
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1 Features
o 1.1 Automated manual transmission
o 1.2 Parking
2 First generation (Build series W450, 19982007)
o 2.1 Engine
o 2.2 Models
o 2.3 Gallery
3 Second generation (Build Series W451, 2007present)
o 3.1 Engine and fuel economy
o 3.2 Safety
o 3.3 Smart electric drive
o 3.4 Brabus
o 3.5 Gallery
4 Third Generation (Build series W453/C453, forthcoming)
5 International markets
o 5.1 Canada
o 5.2 United States
6 Chinese copy controversy
7 References
8 External links
Features[edit]


An example of smart Fortwo compact parking
The 2001 marketing brochure for the W450 build series cites a .37 drag coefficient.Auto Motor und
Sport cites a drag coefficient (Cd) of .35 and Alles Auto cites a Cd of .345 for the second generation
W451 series
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For comparison, the current Fiat 500 offers a .38 Cd and the first
generation Honda Insight) offers a Cd of .29. The W450 and W451 series each have a frontal area
of 1.95 square meters and 2.057 square meters respectively.
Automated manual transmission[edit]
The Fortwo employs a automated manual transmission, designed and manufactured by Getrag, that
eliminates the clutch pedal. The first generation used a six-speed version, and the second
generation uses a five-speed version, model 5AMT130. Input from floor-mounted shifter or optional
steering-wheel-mounted paddles controls a servo-operated clutch and sequential automated
gearbox. The vehicle may be driven in automatic mode or via paddle shifters, where the operator
controls the shift points but cannot feather or adjust the speed of the clutch.
From 2009, revised transmission software enabled smoother and faster gear changes. The software,
available via an ECU upgrade, was also made available for 2008 second generation cars, with a
new battery as required.
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Parking[edit]
With an overall length (first generation: 2.5 m (98.4 in) approximately equal to the width of regular
parking space, a smart Fortwo can park perpendicularly in spaces typically designed for parallel
parking, allowing two Smarts to park in one spacea manner of parking not permissible in many
jurisdictions worldwide (e.g., Munich, Germany) nor most U.S. jurisdictions.
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First generation (Build series W450, 19982007)[edit]
First generation (W450)

Overview
Also called Smart City Coup (19982002)
Smart Fortwo (facelift)
Production 19982007
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine 0.6 L petrol (turbo) I3
0.7 L petrol (turbo) I3
0.8 L diesel (turbo) I3
Transmission 6-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Length 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Width 1,510 mm (59.6 in)
Height 1,500 mm (61 in)
Curb weight 1,610 lb (730 kg)
The first generation, build series W450, debuted in 1998 and received afacelift in 2002.
Engine[edit]
The engines are turbocharged with three cylinders. Originally the basic petrol engine was 599 cc,
and came in three versions45 hp (33 kW), 51 hp (41 kW) and 61 hp (45 kW). The engine
displacement was increased to 698 cc with the facelift in 2002, in 37 kW (50 hp) and 45 kW (61 hp)
variants. The turbo-diesel engine had 799 cc displacement giving 30 kW (41 hp).
Models[edit]
The Fortwo is available as a coupe or cabriolet, originally called the "city coupe" & "city cabrio", now
the "Fortwo" & "Fortwo cabrio", introduced in 2000 and restyled in 2002. Trim levels include the
Pure, Pulse, and Passion.
Limited 1: The first limited edition of which 7500 were made. All left-hand drive. Released at the
original launch in 1998. Black Tridion cell and White body panels. Alloy wheels, Limited 1
insignia, blue interior with beige leather finishings. Supplied with certificate showing which
number out of the 7500, and a plaque with this number below the windshield on the inside.
SE: This was the second limited edition that smart made, it was sold in mid 2001 (Mk5) and all
were left hand drive. They were all Pulse specification with a redesigned steering wheel, soft
touch, air conditioning, CD Multichanger and drinks holder as standard. The engine power was
upped to 61BHP from the standard 55BHP normally applied to the Pulse in the 600cc G1 cars. It
was designated by a SE badge on the boot and was sold in Bay Grey with grey interior and dark
blue twist fabric.
Cdi: has the world's smallest production car diesel engine, which uses common-rail direct
injection. With a consumption of 3.3 litres (NEDC) per 100 kilometres (71.2 mpg)
and CO
2
emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, it has the lowest current production
car CO
2
emissions worldwide, since Audi and Volkswagen retired "3 litre" cars, the A2 1.2
TDI and theLupo 1.2 TDI respectively.
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Crossblade: a 2002 limited-edition variant of the city cabrio, a roadster without a windshield,
roof or conventional doors. Its weight was still 740 kilograms (1,630 lb). The Brabus-tuned
engine developed 52 kW (71 PS) from its 599 cc engine. After Robbie Williams purchased
Crossblade number 008, Smart began a marketing association with him, using him to promote
the brand and the new Forfour.
Crosstown: a convertible with a foldable windshield based on the Fortwo, was presented at IAA
Frankfurt in 2005. No plans have yet been announced to bring this model to market.
Nightrun: includes instrument panels, steering wheel, paddles, shifter, Monoblock VI alloy
wheels, leather seats and engine upgrade from Brabus. Edition Nightrun is only available with
the Fortwo coup.
Truestyle: painted in metallic ruby red, available in pure trim.
i-move: a special edition run of 70 Fortwo cabrios, based on the Passion cabrio specs
with Brabus Monobloc VI wheels, leather interior trim, Lite White panels, an iPod cradle with
special edition 20Gb 3G iPod, and an aluminium name plate on the dash confirmed its special
edition status.
Forfun2 Concept: an off-road version of the Fortwo introduced at the 2005 Athens Motor Show
by Greek 4x4 Rally Champion Stefan Attart. It combines the body of a Fortwo with the chassis
and drivetrain of a Unimog. It sports monster truck-like 26-inch wheels wrapped in 1.4 m
diameter tires and winding keys where the Fortwo's rear wheels are supposed to be.
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Brabus: In 2003 Smart and Brabus introduced the jointly developed version of the Fortwo with
the 698cc engine. It had 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) of power and 110 Nm of torque. It was available
in both coupe and convertible versions. It also featured wider wheels, revised front spoiler and
grille, and a revised rear exhaust.
K: launched in October 2001, exclusively for the Japanese market. It was designed to fit
the Japanese kei car regulations by adopting specially developed rear fenders and narrowing
the track width and tire dimensions and the width reduced to 1.47 m. The engine displacement
remains unchanged at 598 cc, as specified in the standard. Safety features include ESP
(Electronic Stability Program) and BAS (Brake Assist System) as standard. The Smart K also
facilitates the starting procedure with the Hill Start Assist that makes a starts
on slopes easier.
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The Smart K was discontinued in November 2004.
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Fortwo Edition Limited One: Featured special metallic grey body panels; silver Tridion cell;
brown leather for the seating, steering wheel, and shift leveralong with matching floor mats.
The model marked the launch of the W451 build series.