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Smart, but so does the price. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Smart, but so does the price
A spacious, practical and economical solution to the problem of the daily commute or inner city transport, the original Smart city car was as clever as it was cute and chic. Off the back of this success MCC are expanding its range to include a conventional super-mini and a micro sports cars based on the ethos of the original Smart car.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 113
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.2

Urban mpg: 44.1
Extra urban mpg: 65.7
Combined mpg: 55.4
CO2 (g/km): 121


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3427
Height (mm): 1192
Width (mm): 1615
Wheelbase (mm): 2360
Front track (mm): 1357
Rear track (mm): 1392
Cargo volume (litres): 248
Kerb weight (kg): 815
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Three-cylinder turbocharged petrol in-line engine with intercooler. Mounted in the rear transversely.

Management: Euro 4 compliant emissions. Drive-by-wire throttle.

Cubic capacity (cc): 698
Compression ratio: 9.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 66.50 x 67.00
Valve gear: Two valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 80 at 5250 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 81 at 3000 rpm

Transmission: Softip automated sequential 6-speed gearbox. Single plate dry clutch.

Gear ratios:
1st: 13.230:1
2nd: 9.604:1
3rd: 7.350:1
4th: 5.796:1
5th: 4.208:1
6th: 3.220:1
Final drive ratio: 3.920.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson suspension strut, wishbone, anti-roll bar.

Rear: DeDion axle tube, control arm, coil springs, telescopic shock absorber, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Rack and pinion, electric power steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Electronic Stability Program with Hill Start Assist. Hydraulic Brake Assist. Acceleration Skid Control (ASR). Dual-circuit brake system with servo-assistance. F/R: discs/drums.

Wheels: "Trackline" alloy wheels featuring a 12-spoke design as standard. Test car was fitted was "Spikeline" 3-spoke 16-inch optional extras.

Tyres: 205/50 R15 as standard. Test car was fitted with 205/45 R16 sized-tyres.







 

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