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The equipment of the smart fortwo
All 2008 smart fortwos come packed with standard safety features that are more likely to be found in luxury vehicles. These include the protective “tridion safety cell”, developed especially for the smart to help ensure crash compatibility with larger passenger cars, electronic stability program (esp), anti-lock braking system (abs), and four airbags, to name a [...]
Continue reading...The history of the smart fortwo
29. October 2007
At the beginning of the 1990s, research showed that each car carried an average of only 1.2 people. Commuters stuck in rush-hour traffic can look around to confirm this claim. In addition to increased urban congestion vehicles are driven, on average fewer than 18 miles per day. Vehicles are also parked 90 percent of the time. [...]
Continue reading...The smart fortwo market, marketing and dealer network in the United States
29. October 2007
The concept and the features of the smart fortwo are ideal for the automotive landscape in the United States that is currently in a stage of brand awareness. The American consumers have become more accepting of smaller vehicles - they seek more fuel efficient options and seek out vehicles that are better for the environment. During [...]
Continue reading...The ecology of the smart fortwo
29. October 2007
The smart fortwo is one of the most economical cars on the world’s roads today. And it is very ecological as an ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV). A state-of-the-art compact three-cylinder gasoline engine sits at the rear of the new smart fortwo. The engine capacity is 61 cubic inches, the output is 52 kW (70 [...]
Continue reading...The safety features of the smart fortwo
29. October 2007
The smart fortwo is a car designed with a high level of safety and technology. It is a trendsetter in terms of safety developments in small cars. The smart fortwo has been subjected to extensive crash and safety tests. The smart fortwo is one of the safest cars in the super mini segment. During the development [...]
Continue reading...Technical data
12. September 2007
Maybach 62 S Engine No. of cylinders/arrangement 12/V, 3 valves per cylinder Displacement cc 5980 Bore x stroke mm 82.6 x 93.0 Rated output kW/hp 450/612 at 4800-5100 rpm Rated torque Nm 1000 at 2000-4000 rpm Compression ratio ε 9.0 : 1 Mixture preparation Microprocessor-controlled petrol injection with pressure-signal-based load measurement; twin-spark AC ignition; twin turbocharger Power transmission Transmission 5-speed automatic Ratios Final drive 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear Reverse 2.82 3.60 2.19 1.41 1.00 [...]
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29. October 2007
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