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Technical Data smart fortwo BRABUS coupe

Engine
Displacement 1 liter / 61 cubic inch
Number of cylinders/ configuration three in-line
Engine block/cylinder head aluminum
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity 61 cubic inch
Bore x stroke 2.83 x 3.22 inches
Rated output 52 kW / 70 hp @ 5800 rpms
Max.  torque 68 lb ft @ 4500
Oil 3.5 qt (including filter)
Coolant 4.5 qt
Fuel delivery electronic multipoint injection
Recommended fuel premium unleaded gasoline (minimum 91 octane)
Federal emissions BIN5 / ULEV (Cal.)
Power transmission
Clutch single-plate dry clutch
Transmission five-speed automated manual transmission
Gear ratios:
1st -3.308
2nd -1.913
3rd -1.258
4th -0.943
5th -0.707
Reverse -3.231
Final drive -4.529
 
Running gear
Front axle suspension lower wishbone, McPherson springstrud, anti-roll bar
Rear axle suspension DeDion axle, coil springs, telescopic
Brake system dual-circuit brake system with tandem brake booster 
11 inch diameter disc brakes at front
8 inch diameter drum brakes at rear
electronic stability program (esp®) with hill start assist
anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake-force 
distribution, traction control system, electronic brake assist
Steering power steering
Wheels and tires (front/rear) BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheels
all-season tires 
175/55R15 (front), 215/35R17 (rear)
 
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase 73.5 inches
Track width front/rear 50 inches/53.7 inches
Length 106.3 inches (8.8 feet)
Width 61.4 inches (5.1 feet)
Height 60.3 inches (5 feet)
Headroom 39.7 inches
Legroom 41.2 inches
Shoulder room 48 inches
Hip room 45.4 inches
Passenger volume 45.4 cu. ft.
Turning circle 28.7 ft
Luggage compartment capacity  7.8 (up to beltline)/12 (to roof) cu. ft.  
ECE weight without driver 1,852 lbs
ECE Payload 485 lbs 
ECE permissible maximum weight 2,315 lbs
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 8.7 gal (includes 1.3 gallon reserve)
Performance
Maximum speed 90 mph
Acceleration 0–60 mph 12.8 sec
Fuel consumption
City/highway (mpg) 33/41 (2010 EPA Estimated)

*Fuel economy estimates were derived in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vehicle testing procedures for model year 2010 as specified in 40 C.F.R. pts. 86 and 600 (2007). These estimates are intended for comparison between other vehicles within the same class. Individual drivers’ actual mileage will vary depending on how they drive and maintain their vehicles.