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2005 smart forfour BRABUS review. Image by Smart.

2005 smart forfour BRABUS review
Think smart; think small; think cute; think cuddly; think economical. Think SLOW! The smart forfour BRABUS comes with a 177bhp turbocharged 1.5-litre engine and seats four. It's not small, cute, cuddly or economical; welcome to the anti-smart.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 137
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.9

Urban mpg: 31.7
Extra urban mpg: 50.4
Combined mpg: 41.5
CO2 (g/km): 159


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3752
Height (mm): 1450
Width (mm): 1684
Wheelbase (mm): 2500
Front track (mm): 1456
Rear track (mm): 1441
Cargo volume (litres): 268
Gross weight (kg): 1570
Kerb weight (kg): 1090
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 47


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Inline four-cylinder petrol engine mounted in front transversely. Turbocharged.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1468
Compression ratio: 9.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 75.50 x 82.00
Max. power (bhp): 177 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 170 at 3500 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Front wheel drive. Single plate dry clutch.

Gear ratios:
1st: 13.753:1
2nd: 7.636:1
3rd: 5.021:1
4th: 3.838:1
5th: 3.114:1
Reverse: 12.545:1
Final drive: 3.737:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson front axle with anti-roll bar, wishbone design.

Rear: Torsion beam axle, coil springs and dampers.

Steering: Electrically assisted rack and pinion steering with damper.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.00

Brakes: Disc brakes all round. Electronic stability programme, hydraulic brake assist, anti-lock braking with electronic brakeforce distribution. Acceleration skid control (ASR).

Wheels: 17-inch BRABUS monoblock VI alloy wheels. Front: 17x7J. Rear: 17x8J.

Tyres: Front: 205/40 R17. Rear: 225/35 R17.







 

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