World premiere in Geneva: smart fortwo BRABUS

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World premiere in Geneva: smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive with impressive performance and low emissions

Stuttgart, Feb 22, 2007
At the Geneva Motor Show (06 ? 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time.
Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model. At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets.

In addition, the two BRABUS variants boast an extremely low weight to power ratio: at just 7.8 kg/bhp this is 24 percent lower than that of the previous BRABUS variant.

smart fortwo BRABUS: Greater power and sports suspension

The smart fortwo BRABUS places the primary focus on sportiness. Its three-cylinder petrol engine with capacity of one litre delivers 72 kW (98 bhp) and together with maximum torque of 140 Newton metres this lends the 770 kilo two-seater remarkably lively agility. The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes less than ten seconds and the maximum speed (electronically limited) is 155 km/h.

The exterior of the smart fortwo BRABUS is first and foremost characterised by "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, a sports exhaust system and fog lights. Furthermore, it has a firmer suspension setup and is lowered by 15 millimetres.

The interior of the smart fortwo BRABUS is distinguished from that of standard smart fortwo models by a number of BRABUS styling elements, for example for the gear knob, hand-brake handle and pedals. The speedometer, rev counter and clock also bear the BRABUS signature.

The same range of exterior colours is available for the smart fortwo BRABUS as for other smart fortwo models.

smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive: Luxurious equipment

Sportiness combined with a level of luxury that is unusual in this vehicle class ? that's the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive. It does not differ from the BRABUS model in terms of drive and performance but it comes with additional equipment that leaves almost nothing to be desired.

Although it also sports wide "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, a sports exhaust system and rear apron, it is nevertheless immediately recognisable as a BRABUS Xclusive. This is first and foremost due to the BRABUS front spoiler, BRABUS side skirts and the tinted clear glass headlights.

The interior of the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive additionally features heated leather seats embossed with the BRABUS logo. A modified three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift and BRABUS velour floor mats are also included in the standard spec. The instrument panel and door trim have a leather effect. Head/thorax side airbags, otherwise available as an option, are a standard feature in this model. These special side airbags protect the head and chest areas.

The paintwork of the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive further underlines the exclusiveness of this model. It is exclusively available in the combinations (tridion safety cell/bodypanels) silver/silver or black/black.

The two BRABUS variants will be launched on the market in the autumn of 2007. The prices will be announced around the middle of the year.


smart fortwo BRABUS / BRABUS Xclusive:
Technical data

Engine

Type
 petrol engine
 
Number of cylinders/
    
configuration
 three in-line
 
Valves
 four per cylinder
 
Engine capacity (cc)
 999
 
Bore x stroke (mm)
 72 x 81.8
 
Rated output (kW/bhp)
 72/98 at 5,500 rpm
 
Max. torque (Nm)
 140 at 3,500 rpm
 
Fuel delivery
 electr. multipoint injection
 


Power transmission

Clutch
 single-plate dry clutch
 
Transmission
 automated manual five-speed transmission
 

Running gear

Front axle
 wishbone, McPherson strut,
 
   anti-roll bar
 
Rear axle
 DeDion rear axle, coil springs,
 
   telescopic shock absorbers
 
Brake system
 electronic stability programme esp
 
   with hill start assist
 
   anti-lock braking system abs with electronic
 
   brake-force distribution, acceleration skid control,
 

   electronic brake assist
 
   dual-circuit brake system with tandem
 
   servo assistance, disc brakes at front,
 
   drum brakes at rear
 
Steering
 rack-and-pinion steering
 
Wheels and tyres front/rear
 175/50R16 on 5.5Jx16 (front),
 
   225/35R17 on 7.5Jx17 (rear)
 

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase (mm)
 1,867
 
Track width front (mm)
 1,270
 
Track width rear (mm)
 
1,363
 
Length (mm)
 2,695
 
Width (mm)
 1,559
 
Height (mm)
 1,532
 
Turning circle (m)
 8.75
 
Luggage compartment
    
capacity (l)
 220 to waist line / 340 to roof
 
Weight without driver (kg)
 780 (cabrio: 810)
 
Payload (kg)
 270 (cabrio: 240)
 
Permissible total weight (kg)
 1,050
 
Fuel tank capacity/reserve (l)
 
33/5
 

Performance

Maximum speed (km/h)
 155
 
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
 9.9 *
 

Fuel consumption
(l/100 km)/Euro-premium in acc. with NEDC

Combined cycle
 5.3*
 
Urban cycle
 6.7*
 
Extra-urban cycle
 4.4*
 
CO2 emissions (g/km)
 126*
 
Emission class
 EU4
 

* Provisional figures

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As promised, making their debut today at the Geneva Motor Show are two new members of the smart family:  the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive.  While I won't go into the specifics of both models, seeing as how I've already done so, what I will do is publish the numerous photos that accompany the new models' premier, giving BRABUS smart lovers a small taste of what to expect when each of the two new models hit dealerships this autumn.

To learn more, keep scrolling to see the complete smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive photo collections, followed by the full press release detailing both new vehicles.

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smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive with impressive performance and low emissions

Stuttgart, Mar 06, 2007
At the Geneva Motor Show (06 ? 18 March 2007) smart will be presenting the two BRABUS variants of the new smart fortwo to the public for the first time.

Rated at 72 kW / 98 bhp, the smart fortwo BRABUS and smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive have more than 30 percent more engine power than the BRABUS variant of the predecessor model. At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets.

In addition, the two BRABUS variants boast an extremely low weight to power ratio: at just 7.8 kg/bhp this is 24 percent lower than that of the previous BRABUS variant.

The smart fortwo BRABUS: Powerful and agile

What started in 2002 as a joint venture between smart and BRABUS has developed over the years into extremely successful cooperation in the field of vehicle tuning. The great popularity of the BRABUS variants of the smart shows the increasing customer interest in individualised cars. Together with BRABUS, smart will continue to round off its model range with even more exclusive models. BRABUS variants boast both exclusive equipment and greater engine power.

The smart fortwo BRABUS places the primary focus on sportiness. Its three-cylinder one litre petrol engine delivers 72 kW (98 bhp) and develops maximum torque of 140 Newton metres. The transmission has also been configured for this. The first and the fifth gears have different transmission ratios to the pure, pulse and passion and ? given the light weight of just 780 kilos ? this lends the two-seater remarkably lively agility and enables a maximum speed of 155 km/h (limited). The car sprints from zero to 100 km/h in less than ten seconds.

The exterior of the fortwo BRABUS is first and foremost characterised by sporty "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels. These have 5.5 inch rims with 175/50 R 16 tyres at the front and 7.5 inch rims with 225/35 R 17 tyres at the rear together with external-mounted fender flares in the colour of the body. Furthermore, the fortwo BRABUS boasts a sports exhaust with a specially grained rear apron and fog lamps.

Special BRABUS logos and lettering embellish the body in the following places: a logo in the right and left mirror triangles and on the front grille, and BRABUS lettering on the rear. The fuel filler flap features an embossed BRABUS double B symbol in chrome. Further features include a panoramic roof made of polycarbonate, electric windows, air conditioning with temperature control and the "softouch" automatic gear programme.

A smart fortwo BRABUS wouldn't be a BRABUS if the tuning specialist from Bottrop hadn't also turned its attention to the suspension. This consists of four sports shock absorbers and four coil springs with a BRABUS-specific characteristic. The suspension lowers the fortwo BRABUS by 10 millimetres and also provides for more agile and direct handling.

The interior is distinguished from that of normal fortwo models by a number of BRABUS styling features. These include a BRABUS metal gear knob, a polished metal hand-brake handle and sports pedals. The speedometer, rev counter and clock also bear the BRABUS signature and the gauges, colour and styling of the numbers and pointers are all designed by BRABUS.

The same range of exterior colours is available for the smart fortwo BRABUS as for other smart fortwo models. Both the coup? and the cabrio are available as BRABUS versions.

The smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive: Sporty with top equipment

Sportiness combined with a level of luxury that is unusual in this vehicle class ? that's the top model, the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive. Its individual equipment leaves almost nothing to be desired.

It does not differ from the BRABUS model in terms of drive and performance and it also delivers 98 bhp and 140 Newton metres. And although the BRABUS Xclusive also features wide "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels with the same 16/17 inch tyre mix as well as the wider rear wheel arches and sports exhaust with special trim, it is nonetheless immediately recognisable as a BRABUS Xclusive. This is first and foremost due to the BRABUS front spoiler, BRABUS side skirts and the dark clear glass headlights. These feature a matt titanium coating on the chrome-plated areas of the inner moulding. The door mirror triangles sport Xclusive instead of BRABUS lettering.

The interior of the BRABUS Xclusive additionally features heated leather seats and a contrasting silver seam. A modified three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift and BRABUS velour floor mats are also included in the standard spec. The BRABUS logo ? the double "B" - is embossed in the headrest.

The instrument panel, door trim and door pockets have a leather effect. Contrast components such as the caps of the steering column control stalks or the speedometer rim shine in silver. Head/thorax airbags, otherwise available as an option, are a standard feature in this model.

The exterior paintwork of the BRABUS Xclusive further underlines the exclusiveness. It is exclusively available in the combinations (tridion safety cell/bodypanels) silver/silver or black/black.

The two BRABUS variants will be launched on the market in the autumn of 2007. The prices will be announced around the middle of the year.

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