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2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe
Layout:
rear-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 1,808
GVWR: 2,315
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 8.7
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 28.7
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: DeDion axle; coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.0 in. power-assisted discs
Rear: 8.0 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-3; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 999
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 72.0 x 81.8
Compression Ratio: na
Power [hp]: 70 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 68 at 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 33
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 41
 
Transmission:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.31, 1.91, 1.26, 0.94, 0.71
Final Drive: 4.53
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 106.1
Width [in.]: 61.4
Height [in.]: 60.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 73.5
Front Track [in.]: 50.5
Rear Track [in.]: 54.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 45.4
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.2
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 48.0
Front Hiproom [in.]: 45.4
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 7.8
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine
  • 155/60 R15 all-season front tires
  • 175/55 R15 all-season front tires
  • 2 doors
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2 speakers
  • 2-way manual, folding passenger bucket seat
  • 4-way manual driver bucket seat
  • 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift
  • Air compressor
  • Ashtray in front
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Body-color bumper
  • Cargo area carpeting, cover, and light
  • Carpeted floor mats in front
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Floor carpeting
  • Illuminated entry
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Lockable glove box
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Storage: front door and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on passenger side
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tire puncture repair kit
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 12.8