Smart: Brabus gets the city runabout up to speed
With the Brabus, Smart brings performance and additional driving fun to its model range. The Brabus costs from 23,600 Swiss francs and comes with launch control as standard. Brabus is Smart's in-house tuner and now provides the new top engine for the Fortwo, Cabriolet and Forfour. The 0.9-liter three-cylinder positioned on the rear axle produces 109 hp and has 170 Nm, [...]
Brabus is Smart's in-house tuner and now provides the new top engine for the Fortwo, Cabriolet and Forfour. The 0.9-liter three-cylinder positioned on the rear axle produces 109 hp and has 170 Nm, is coupled as standard with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission and accelerates the two models from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds, the long Forfour in 10.5 seconds. Consumption is put at 4.5 l/100 km, and 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers for the Cabriolet and Forfour.
For 5000 francs there is even more luxury
On the chassis side, the Brabus models are tuned more tightly, their body is lowered by 10 millimeters, and the steering response is improved by wider tires in addition to a modified restoring force. At the same time, the small turning circle is retained, so that no compromises have to be made in terms of maneuverability despite improved driving pleasure. In terms of equipment, the Brabus is also available with the more luxurious Xclusive equipment for 5000 francs more.
With the launch of the Brabus, the Smart powertrain range now includes four power ratings, two naturally aspirated models with 61 and 71 hp and two turbocharged models with 90 and 109 hp; all gasoline engines. A new electric variant will also be introduced toward the end of the year.
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