Overview
Complete vehicle
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Introduction of the smart fortwo, Model Series 451
Vehicle concept
Externally, the smart fortwo is immediately distin-
guishable by its compactness with the tridion safety
cell and its two-tone design. The smart fortwo is avail-
able in a variety of colors. The tridion safety cell in
black or silver can be combined with six different
basic colors.
The model series can be ordered as the smart fortwo
coupé or the smart fortwo cabrio.
Despite its compact appearance, the smart fortwo
provides the occupants with a generous amount of
legroom and sufficient trunk capacity.
The interior compartment has a classic design. The
instrument panel was designed with straight lines and
the colors have been kept refined. Repeated aluminum
accent trim on the air vents and the inside door
handles gives the interior design a harmonic yet
modern aspect.
Vehicle characteristics
•Overall vehicle exterior
External dimensions to suitably accommodate the
occupants and provide sufficient the trunk
capacity.
Plastic panoramic sunroof or full roof on the smart
fortwo coupé.
Tritop soft top on the smart fortwo cabrio.
•Overall vehicle interior
Numerous color and pattern variants in the
interior.
Ergonomic instrument cluster in the instrument
panel.
Clearly arranged and user-friendly center
console.
Rear-end door with integral stowage compartment
for the smart fortwo coupé or tight-fitting stowage
areas without retaining straps for the roof side
supports in the smart fortwo cabrio.
•Engine/injection system
3-cylinder gasoline engine with 52 kW.
Fuel injection system with Bosch Multi-Point-
Injection.
•Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission AMT 2
(2nd generation).
•Suspension
MacPherson front suspension with torsion
stabilizer bars.
DeDion rear axle.
•Brake
Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with ESP and TT
(front/rear) split, version 8.1 from Bosch.
•Steering
Equipped with rack-and-pinion steering as
standard.
Electromechanical power steering with active
steering centering and adaptation of the steering
forces available as special equipment.
•Maintenance
Maintenance concept: Maintenance service only
every two years, with only the Oil Service Plus once
a year in between.
Service flap at front for easy access to the
maintenance points.
• Safety
Restraint system with airbags and emergency
tensioning retractors.
Bodyshell made of high-strength steels.
Door reinforcements made of high-strength
steels.
Full-length knee guard for driver and passenger.
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