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Smart has finally announced the specs for the 2008 fortwo.

Technical Data smart fortwo 70 hp

Engine
Displacement 1 liter / 61 cu inch
Number of cylinders/ configuration in-line three cylinder
Engine block/cylinder head aluminium
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity 61 cubic inch
Bore x stroke 2.83 x 3.22 inches
Rated output 70 hp @ 5800 rpms
Max. torque 68 lb ft @ 4500
Oil 3.5 qt (incl. filter)
Coolant 4.5 qt
Fuel delivery electronic multipoint injection
Recommended fuel premium unleaded gasoline (min 91 octane)
Federal emissions BIN5 / ULEV (Cal.)

Power transmission
Clutch single-plate dry clutch
Transmission automated manual five-speed Transmission
Gear ratios: 1st (3.308)
.                2nd (1.913)
.                3rd (1.258)
.                4th (0.943)
.                5th (0.707)
Reverse            (3.231)
Final drive         (4.529)

Running gear
Front axle suspension lower wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle suspension DeDion axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers

Brake system dual-circuit brake system with tandem servo assistance
11 inch diameter disc brakes at front
8 inch diameter drum brakes at rear
electronic stability program (esp) with hill start assist
anti-lock braking system (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution, traction control system, electronic brake assist

Steering rack-and-pinion steering

Wheels and tires (front/rear)
pure:                                    steel, with wheel covers
passion:                                aluminium wheels
all-season tires on both models 155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front),
.                                          175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)

Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase                       73.5 inches
Track width front/rear        50.51 inches/54.53 inches
Length                            106.1 inches
Width                              61.38 inches
Height                             60.71 inches
Headroom                        39.7 inches
Legroom                          41.2 inches
Shoulder room                  48 inches
Hip room                         45.4 inches
Passenger volume             45.4 cu. ft.
Turning circle                   28.7 ft
Luggage compartment capacity 7.8 (up to beltline)/12 (to roof) cu. ft.
ECE weight without driver   1,808 lbs (cabriolet: 1,852 lbs)
ECE Payload                     507 lbs (cabriolet: 463 lbs)
ECE permissible maximum weight 2,315 lbs
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 8.7 gal (includes 1.3 gal reserve)

Performance

Maximum speed       90 mph
Acceleration           0–60 mph 12.8 sec

Fuel consumption*
City/highway (mpg) 33/41 (EPA 2008 standards)
.                          40/45 (EPA 2007standards)

*Fuel economy estimates were derived in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vehicle testing procedures for model year 2008 as specified in 40 C.F.R. pts. 86 and 600 (2007). These estimates are intended for comparison between other vehicles within the same class. Individual drivers’ actual mileage will vary depending on how they drive and maintain their vehicles.