ShareThis2008 SMART FORTWO PURE TYPE: Front-drive, two-passenger, two-door hatchback. PRICE: $11,590 base. WHERE BUILT: Hambach, France. KEY RIVALS: Nothing in its size. POWER: 1-liter, 70-horsepower, 3-cylinder engine; five-speed automated manual transmission. PERFORMANCE: 0-60 mph in 12.8 seconds; top speed 90 mph. FUEL ECONOMY: 33 mpg city, 40 highway; 8.7-gallon tank. CHASSIS: 15-inch steel wheels; LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 106.1 x 61.38 x 60.71 inches. WHEELBASE X TRACK: 73.5 x 50.51/54.53 inches. CURB WEIGHT: 1,808 pounds. STANDARD: Halogen headlamps; two-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel; flat-folding passenger seat; coin holders; lockable glove compartment; front/side air bags; tire repair kit; manual windows/mirrors; outside temperature indicator; intermittent rear washer/wiper; rear defroster; power socket; electric tailgate release.OPTIONS: Air conditioning ($600); metallic paint ($225); silver metallic tridion safety cell ($175); alarm system ($160); panorama roof ($350); power steering ($450); heated seats ($220); AM/FM/CD two-speaker radio ($350); premium radio with 6-disc CD changer, MP3 compatible ($495).(Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
2008 Smart Fortwo specifications
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