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The preliminary version of the 0.7 L (659 cc) engine was first seen in the "i" Concept test car introduced in 2003, and used Mitsubishi's Smart Idling system which turns off the engine automatically when the vehicle is stationary, and can restart it within 0.2 seconds. [3]
The third generation Fortwo (2014–2024) was internally designated as the C453 build series, [3] [4] and debuted globally on July 16, 2014, [5] at the Tempodrom in Berlin [6] along with a closely related four-door version, the Smart Forfour, co-developed and sharing the same platform and engines with the third-generation Renault Twingo.
The Smart Fortwo and Forfour is offered with a choice of manual transmission or double-clutch automatic [11] [12] — and no longer with the Getrag automated manual. Both models feature a wider track, overall width increased by 10 cm (over the second generation Fortwo), improved ride and improved noise isolation. [13]
The Smart Fortwo uses a very small front crumple zone. The second generation Smart Fortwo has been awarded 4 out of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP Adult Occupant Protection and 2 out of 4 stars in the Pedestrian protection test, but was not tested for Child Occupant Protection as it has no rear seats. [61] The original Smart was awarded 3 out of 5 ...
The car has caused numerous controversies, with Mercedes-Benz even filing a lawsuit against Shuanghuan Auto because of the similarities with the Smart Fortwo. [5] Mercedes-Benz also persuaded the Italian court to prohibit Martin Motors from exhibiting the Noble, called the Bubble, at the Bologna Motor Show , but this was violated and the car ...
Smart EQ Fortwo (then known as Smart Fortwo ED) at Geneva Motor Show 2017. The fourth-generation model, [10] based on the C453, was made available for sale in the US on 9 August 2017, as a 2017 model; European sales started earlier the same year. [12] The gasoline model was no longer for sale in Canada and the US after the 2017 model year.
The Smart #3 (stylised as "smart #3") is a battery electric compact crossover SUV developed and produced by Smart Automobile, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz ...
The clamshell form factor is based on the hinged design of the clam.. The clamshell form factor is most closely associated with the cell phone market, as Motorola used to have a trademark on the term "flip phone", [1] but the term "flip phone" has become genericized to be used more frequently than "clamshell" in colloquial speech.