2009 Carlsson smart fortwo
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Engine |
1 liter inline-3 |
Weight |
1808 lbs | ||
Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
68 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | ||
HP |
70 hp @ 5800 rpm |
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HP/Liter |
70 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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(from Carlsson Press
Release) THE CITY RUNABOUT WITH OOMPH! CARLSSON INTRODUCES ITS
SMART FORTWO PROGRAMME ( USA / CAN version)
Carlsson launches a personalization programme for the second
generation Smart Fortwo range
Sport springs, aerodynamic styling, sports exhaust, interior
accessories Carlsson wheel design 1/11 Evo BE in 16 and 17-inch
sizes
Merzig, Germany Carlsson, the highly acclaimed Mercedes-Benz
tuner, is pleased to announce a comprehensive personalization
programme for the second generation Smart Fortwo, the smallest car
in the Daimler AG vehicle range.
The highest quality in component design and manufacturing techniques
transforms the popular Smart Fortwo into an even more sporty and
individual runabout.
All tuning starts with a set of distinctive alloy wheels. Apart from
looking good, an alloy wheel should be light and strong, qualities
that complement the agile handling of the Smart Fortwo.
Carlsson designed the 1/11 Evo BE as its signature wheel for the
Smart Fortwo. It is their first stop on the road to making this
diminutive city car stand out from the crowd.
Sold as a set of four with 7.0J x 16-inch and 7.5J x 17-inch sizes
front and rear, the shimmering, polished then high-gloss varnish
coated surface of the 1/11 Evo BE alloy wheel catches the eye
whether the car is stationary or on the move. Carlsson recommend
195/45R16 tyres in front and either 215/35R17 or 205/40R17 tyres at
the rear.
Sport springs lower the ride height by around 25mm, and in
combination with the larger wheels and tyres, the car takes on a
more rugged, foursquare stance. The lower centre of gravity and
wider tracks result in crisper steering response, lower roll and
significantly enhanced cornering ability. The increasing mechanical
grip is particularly beneficial at the front axle as the standard
car is prone to understeer when pushed hard into tight bends.
The Carlsson aerodynamic styling additions give the Smart Fortwo a
significantly more purposeful look all round. The polyurethane front
spoiler, which attaches to the standard bumper, is complemented by
an electro-polished, stainless-steel grill insert and fog lights
with chrome surrounds.
At the rear, a new valance, also moulded from OEM quality
polyurethane, incorporates a diffuser. Carlsson offer this in
combination with a stainless-steel rear silencer with four polished
exit pipes for the 84hp turbocharged motor, and as an end-pipe only
system for the 61 and 71bhp versions. Only available for petrol-engined
Fortwo variants, this exhaust upgrade looks good and delivers a
deeper, more sporting note.
Carlsson are renowned for their bespoke interior trim work on
Mercedes cars, but while special leathers and fabrics are available
on request for individual customers, Carlssons Smart Fortwo
interior programme at this time consists of an aluminum pedal set
and handbrake grip.
For more information about the Carlssons exclusive
individualisation programme for Mercedes-Benz cars, please visit the
web site www.carlsson.de.