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Smart Fortwo Cabrio (A450) 0.8d (41 Hp)
Overall Rating
Smart Fortwo:
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Originally, Smart was known for producing microcars and subcompacts, primarily the Fortwo and Forfour, at Smartville in Hambach, Moselle, France and additionally at Renault's Revoz plant. Since its restructuring in 2019, the brand now produces small battery electric vehicles at a manufacturing plant in China, with distribution, marketing and aftersales activities in Europe handled by Smart Europe GmbH, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cabrio (A450) Overview:
Smart Fortwo (Cabrio (A450)). With 100 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~4.5 l/100km). Weighing only 805 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 19.8 s). The top speed reaches 135 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.8d (41 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely slow acceleration, even by Smart standards. This engine is purely for economy and struggles significantly outside city limits.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel efficiency, making it one of the most economical options in its class for urban driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unmatched city maneuverability and ease of parking
- • Excellent fuel economy, especially the diesel variant
- • Unique and distinctive styling
- • Open-top driving experience in a tiny package
- • Low running costs and road tax
Cons:
- • Limited luggage space
- • Poor highway stability and comfort at speed
- • Slow acceleration on most non-Brabus trims
- • Firm ride quality due to short wheelbase
- • Early models had some known reliability concerns (e.g., gearbox)
- • Small fuel tank capacity
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabrio (A450): 1998 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smart |
| Model: | Fortwo |
| Generation: | Cabrio (A450) |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8d (41 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 41 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 51.3 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 100 Nm @ 1800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | OM 660.940 More details about the engine OM 660.940 |
| Engine displacement: | 799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.7 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 65.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 19.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 19.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.6 kg/Hp, 50.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 124.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 18.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 805 |
| Max. weight: | 990 |
| Max load: | 185 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2500 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1515 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1549 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 1812 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 145/65 R15; 175/55 R15 |
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