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Smart Fortwo II cabrio (A451) 0.8d (45 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Smart Fortwo:
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II cabrio (A451) Overview:
Smart Fortwo (II cabrio (A451)). It boasts low fuel consumption (~3.5 l/100km). Weighing only 780 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. 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 (45 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Extremely limited performance, further hampered by the often-criticized automated manual gearbox, making it very slow.
Fuel Economy
Unbeatable fuel economy, making it incredibly cheap to run in terms of diesel consumption for urban use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional maneuverability and parking ease
- • Excellent fuel economy/electric range for city use
- • Unique styling and open-top experience (cabrio)
- • Low running costs
- • Compact footprint
Cons:
- • Limited luggage space
- • Automated manual transmission can be jerky (for ICE models)
- • Firm ride quality due to short wheelbase
- • Not ideal for highway journeys
- • Strictly a two-seater
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabrio (A450): 2003 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smart |
| Model: | Fortwo |
| Generation: | II cabrio (A451) |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8d (45 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 45 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [195mm more] |
| Engine Model/Code: | OM 660.950 More details about the engine OM 660.950 |
| Engine displacement: | 799 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.7 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: | 3.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 3.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Maximum speed: | 135 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.3 kg/Hp, 57.7 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 780 |
| Max. weight: | 1050 |
| Max load: | 270 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 340 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 220 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 33 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 2695 mm [195mm more] |
| Width: | 1559 mm [44mm more] |
| Height: | 1542 mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 1867 mm [55mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 155/60 R15; 175/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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