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Enthusiast Groups => Smart => 450 => Topic started by: fasteddy on November 05, 2006, 09:51:39 PM

Title: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on November 05, 2006, 09:51:39 PM
BRABUS BLACK STAR 101: BRABUS now offers an especially sporty model based on the smart fortwo convertible. The black-painted special smart model with exclusive BRABUS equipment and a maximum power output of 101 hp / 74 kW is available for 34,900 Euros MSRP. Only 101 consecutively numbered cars will be built. The sprint from 0 - 100 km/h takes just 11.2 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 160 km/h. The consecutively numbered BRABUS BLACK STAR 101 plaques document the special model's exclusivity
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on November 08, 2006, 05:59:19 PM
That looks great! What wheels and tires is it running?
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on November 08, 2006, 09:49:47 PM
Same as what I had at one time. Brabus type VI 16/17". Notice the Wide Star rear fenders?  ;)
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on November 09, 2006, 06:57:39 PM
sweeet :P
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: slimdaddy on November 10, 2006, 06:14:12 PM
Sweetness Yes
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on November 21, 2006, 08:42:04 PM
The potential of building one for Canada is getting slim. The next gen. will top those numbers in a blink.
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: faststeve on December 06, 2006, 05:31:12 PM
What do you mean here, fasteddy? Am I missing something on the next gen?
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on December 06, 2006, 09:26:02 PM
Quote from: fasteddy on November 21, 2006, 08:42:04 PM
The potential of building one for Canada is getting slim. The next gen. will top those numbers in a blink.

Stronger engine, only slightly more weight, bigger wheelbase, faster shifts...

Yeah, I'll probably get an 09 to park next to my CDI. Have to wait and see how the 08 proves itself first.
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on December 06, 2006, 09:35:21 PM
There is a cdi engine for the Gen-2. Will have to see which engine we'll get.
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on December 06, 2006, 09:43:22 PM
Yeah. I have to admit that although "more environmentally friendly" was a bonus, it wasn't #1 on my list for getting the fortwo. I could easily see myself with a hopped up little gas burner...

If Laura lets me drive it... It'll probably be a red convertible if Laura has her way and the option is there.
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on January 05, 2007, 01:18:53 PM
Video

http://youtube.com/watch?v=i0n5QtaeTWs
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on January 05, 2007, 01:35:13 PM
I think this one has even better acceleration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIDtbmmrg-M

 ;D
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on March 21, 2007, 09:32:53 PM
Chase scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv0AI3hjc7k&NR
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Gent on March 22, 2007, 03:12:13 AM
Oh MAN I need those wheels and tires. That was awesome!
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: Mike T on March 24, 2007, 05:01:22 PM
0-100 in 11.2 is nearly a second and a half slower than the new Brabus 451, with 3 fewer HP (actually the 101 has 99 HP according to smart in Germany).  Still, it looks good.  I suppose much of the difference is in the gearshifting.
Title: Re: Brabus Black Star 101
Post by: fasteddy on March 24, 2007, 07:58:08 PM
Nothing like modern technology. So who would prefer the original style with more power?