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New smart fortwo BRABUS Models Offer 30% More Power
29 August 2007
BRABUS, the tuning specialist, is introducing new models based on the new smart fortwo. This marks the second round and sixth year of the cooperation between smart and BRABUS.
With a re-engineered 72 kW/97 hp three-cylinder turbo engine, the smart fortwo BRABUS and the smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive offer 30% more power than the predecessor model, while delivering fuel consumption of 5.2 l/100km (45 mpg US) and CO2 emissions of 124 g/km. The two-seater accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 km/h (96 mph).
The one-liter engine offers a weight/power ration of 7.95 kg/bhp—24 percent lower than the previsoupreviousversion. Maximum torque is 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm.
Both BRABUS model variants of the new smart fortwo are available as a coupé or a cabrio.
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