Official Smart Fortwo presentation in Europe today

Juergen . wrote:

Cool !

After I get the Sprinter
and the motorcycle that I will keep in the Sprinter,
I will get a Smart and keep that in the Sprinter too
so that when I have to park a mile away from my destination
because I have a Sprinter I will have transportation!

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greek_philosophizer wrote:

and :

http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0-5-643446-1-655385-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-716=
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World Premiere of the New smart fortwo:

"The city loves you. Even more."

Stuttgart, Germany, November 10, 2006

The new smart fortwo has arrived: The smart fortwo coup=E9 and smart
fortwo cabrio were un-veiled to more than 550 international journalists
yesterday evening in Stuttgart for the very first time. The location
was unusual, but nonetheless very fitting for the smart fortwo: in the
middle of the city, on the roof of a multi-storey car park.

In addition, there were presentations on comfort, agility, safety and
environmental friendliness. After all, the new smart fortwo can do
everything that its predecessor can do - but even better.

This means that the new smart fortwo is even more comfortable, even
more agile, even safer and even more environmentally friendly than its
predecessor.

Comfort: The smart fortwo is fun to drive

The comfort of a car depends on more than just its seats. Nonetheless,
the seats have been further improved in the new smart fortwo. Enjoyable
motoring largely depends on whether a car is fun to drive.

The smart fortwo has always offered lots of driving pleasure and the
new smart fortwo will be even more fun to drive. Apart from this, the
vehicle concept is highly practical - especially for people who live in
cities or urban areas. Because on most journeys a car carries just a
single occupant, and because people make faster progress through the
city in a smart fortwo. And because they don't have to search for a
parking space, they find one right away.

Agility: New engines and transmissions

The new petrol engines pack a far more powerful punch: The three
cylinder engine has capacity of one liter and comes in ratings of 45
kW, 52 kW or 62 kW (61 bhp, 71 bhp or 84 bhp). The engine power of the
smart fortwo cdi has increased by ten percent and now stands at 33 kW
(45 bhp).

All engines are linked to an automated manual five-speed transmission
that has also been reengineered. The petrol variants now have a maximum
speed of 145 km/h - 10 km/h more than the predecessor model.

Safety: Maximum occupant protection

The high level of passive safety has been further improved. As the new
smart fortwo will be sold in the USA from 2008, it also complies with
the strict American crash regulations as well as the high standards of
the Mercedes Car Group.

Likewise, new regulations concerning pedestrian protection have been
implemented in the front section. Furthermore, new head/thorax side
airbags, offering extensive protection in the event of a side crash,
are available as an option.

Environmental friendliness: Exceedingly low consumption

Despite the greater engine power, the standard consumption of the
petrol variants is less than five liters of fuel. The new smart fortwo
cdi consumes even less fuel. In accordance with the New European
Driving Cycle, its consumption is less than 3.5 liters per 100
kilometers.

The diesel variant of the previous model already boasted the lowest
consumption in its class. With an emission of just 90 grams of carbon
dioxide per kilometer, the new smart fortwo cdi achieves "three
liter" status

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But it is not exempt from the London Congestion Charge whereas the 36 ft
Hummer limo apparently is (because it counts as a bus).

DAS

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