Details on the 2008 Smart car

2008 SMART FOR TWO PASSION COUPE

TYPE: Front-drive, two-passenger, two-door hatchback.

PRICE: $13,590 base.

WHERE BUILT: Hambach, France.

KEY RIVALS: Nothing in its size in U.S.

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 mpg 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; air conditioning; 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: 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); comfort package includes leather/heated seats, rain and light sensor, auto headlamps ($850).

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