Smart Roadster - Wikipedia
The Smart Roadster (W452) is a two-door, two-seater sports car classified in the S-segment in Europe. It was first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. The Roadster and its variant, the Roadster Coupé, enjoyed mostly successful sales during their production run.
History of the smart roadster - part 1 - Smart Car Specialist
With the launch of the Smart Roadster and Smart Roadster Coupés in April 2003 the concept of the compact and purist roadster was revived, with the light weight, purist form and small efficient turbo charged engine mated to modern electronics and safety to capture the roadster spirit of the 60’s in a modern more efficient manner.
Driving the modern Midget: Revisiting the Smart Roadster
Aug 2, 2022 · “Smart has revived the roadster classics of the 50’s and 60’s [sic]” read the brochure, “[to] recreate the open, direct and authentic roadster driving feel of the past.” While the relatively high-tech powertrain and sophisticated looks suggested otherwise, Smart really wasn’t too far from the mark.
Smart Roadster 60 Specs, Performance, Comparisons - Ultimate …
Explore the Smart Roadster 60 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.
Smart Roadster Market - CLASSIC.COM
The Smart Roadster is a small, two-seater sports car that was produced from 2003 to 2007. It was designed to offer a fun and agile driving experience, with a rear-mounted, turbocharged engine and a paddle-shift gearbox.
Smart Roadster Specs & Photos - autoevolution
Dec 14, 2023 · Thanks to its rear-mounted engine, it could provide customers with an excellent driving experience around a track or on a winding road. Still, the only engine option was an inline-three...
Smart Roadster - Car and Driver
Dec 1, 2003 · Mercedes-Benz builds the roadster's rear-mounted SOHC six-valve 698cc inline-three fitted with a thimble-size Garrett GT-12 turbocharger, which offers up a peak seven pounds of boost. The...
Smart Roadster and Coupe - Road Test & Review - MotorTrend
With a tiny, rear-mounted, 698-cc three-cylinder engine turbocharged to deliver 80 horsepower, the funky two-seater accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 11.2 seconds and musters a 109-mph top...
Smart Roadster Buying Guide - Convertible Car Magazine
Aug 19, 2015 · Smart Roadster (2003-2007) The standard Smart Roadster has an electrically folding fabric roof and a fixed roll bar with glass rear window. The 80 horsepower turbocharged three-cylinder engine, a welcome upgrade to the 60 hp unit fitted to early cars is …
The Smart Roadster - And why it's my dream car - Car Throttle
Mar 19, 2017 · It came with a choice of three engines, all being 698cc petrol-powered inline three turbocharged ‘Suprex’ engines, build by Mercedes-Benz. The least powerful engine has 61hp, which is not much ...