The new smart fortwo gets a BRABUS massage
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It was only a question of time before German tuning firm BRABUS got its paws on smart's new fortwo -- the outfit has done plenty of work on smarts past. BRABUS has worked over the new fortwo's base three-cylinder turbo engine to produce 98 horsepower, a 30-percent power bump that improves the car's 0-to-62-mph run to 9.9 seconds with a top speed of 96 mph, according to the company. Both BRABUS models (base and Xclusive trim levels) are available in coupé or cabrio variants, depending on the equipment line and body type.
Besides the power bump, other BRABUS touches include Monoblock VI alloy wheels, wide rear wheelarches, a sports-exhaust system with centrally positioned stainless-steel tailpipes and a body that's been lowered 10 mm. Also part of the package are specially designed dials in the interior cockpit, sport pedals, and a three-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles.
The BRABUS Xclusive fortwo comes with additional equipment such as a front spoiler with enlarged air inlets, H7 projection headlamps with titanium-colored surrounds, side skirts, and a color-keyed rear apron. The heated seats are covered with leather and the leather-effect instrument panel is finished in aluminum-look trim.
Fuel economy is some 45 mpg combined, according to BRABUS, which is still excellent despite the engine upgrades. No official word yet if the BRABUS packages will be available for the U.S. market smarts when they arrive next year.
The prices (ex factory) of the new BRABUS models at a glance, in Euros:
smart fortwo BRABUS
Coupé 16,490 euro
Cabrio 19,430 euro
smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive
Coupé 19,490 euro
Cabrio 22,430 euro
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