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2004 Smart Roadster Brabus review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2004 Smart Roadster Brabus review
I don't think I've ever belly laughed as much as I did when a young lad swerved his BMX into his friend's bike and both of them fell over on the footpath. The reason for this? The poor fellow was straining to see the Smart Roadster Brabus burbling its way through the narrow streets.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 119
0-62 mph (seconds): 9.8

Urban mpg: 42.8
Extra urban mpg: 61.4
Combined mpg: 53.3
CO2 (g/km): 126


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3427
Height (mm): 1190
Width (mm): 1615
Wheelbase (mm): 2360
Front track (mm): 1365
Rear track (mm): 1382
Cargo volume (litres): 145
Kerb weight (kg): 832
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): 101 at 5250 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 96 at 2500 rpm

Transmission: Automated sequential 6-speed gearbox with kickdown function. Single plate dry clutch. Rear-wheel drive.

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, stabiliser.

Rear: DeDion axle tube with central mount, wishbone, 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: Brabus alloy 6-spoke. Front: 7Jx17". Rear: 8Jx17".

Tyres: Front: 205/40 ZR17. Rear: 225/35 ZR17.







 

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