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Smart Roadster coupe Brabus 0.7i (101 Hp)
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Smart Roadster:
The Smart Roadster is a two-door, two-seater sports car classified in the S-segment in Europe. It was first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. The Roadster and its variant, the Roadster Coupé, enjoyed mostly successful sales during their production run. In total, approximately 43,000 units were produced before the model was discontinued in November 2005. The final Smart Roadster built now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. It is defined by a consortium between Switzerland , Germany and France, whose vehicle remains "Made in France" because it is built entirely at its Hambach factory in Moselle....(Read more on Wikipedia)
coupe Overview:
Smart Roadster (coupe). With 130 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.4 l/100km). Weighing only 815 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.9 s). The top speed reaches 180 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Smart Roadster coupe was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. As a small, lightweight sports car, it would likely offer basic safety features common for its era, such as ABS.
Brabus 0.7i (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a noticeable power bump over the standard 0.7i, providing a more engaging driving experience, though official acceleration figures remain similar at 10.9 seconds.
Fuel Economy
Maintains excellent fuel efficiency at 5.1 l/100 km despite the power increase, offering a good balance of performance and economy for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique, eye-catching design and styling
- • Lightweight and agile handling characteristics
- • Excellent fuel economy (0.7L engines)
- • Thrilling performance (1.4 i V6 variant)
- • Affordable entry into sports car ownership
- • Compact size ideal for city driving
Cons:
- • Limited practicality with only 2 seats and small boot space
- • Firm ride quality, potentially uncomfortable on longer journeys
- • Some reliability concerns, particularly with the automated manual gearbox
- • Standard 0.7L engine can feel underpowered for some drivers
- • Interior quality can feel basic in some areas
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(coupe: 2003 - 2005).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Smart |
| Model: | Roadster |
| Generation: | coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | Brabus 0.7i (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 101 Hp @ 5250 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 144.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 2250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 160.923 More details about the engine M 160.923 |
| Engine displacement: | 698 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Coolant: | 4.2 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 66.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 67 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 815 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 189 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 104 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3427 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1615 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1207 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1357 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1382 mm |
| 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 | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/50 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J X 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Suspension De-Dion |
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