Smart City-Coupe
The radical microcar that redefined urban mobility for the 21st century.
- Power
- 61 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 14.7 s
- Top speed
- 84 mph
About the Smart City-Coupe
The Smart City-Coupe, later renamed the Fortwo, was a revolutionary joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Swatch. Designed specifically for congested European cities, its 2.5-metre length allowed for unique 'nose-in' parking. The 2004 Pulse trim features the updated 698cc engine, which provided a necessary boost in refinement and reliability over the earlier 599cc units. While the automated manual gearbox is notoriously slow, the car's rear-engine layout and tiny footprint make it an agile, if quirky, urban tool with a surprisingly spacious cabin for two.
Smart City-Coupe specs
The Smart City-Coupe produces 61 bhp (45 kW) and 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 14.7 seconds and has a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h).
| Make | Smart |
|---|---|
| Model | City-Coupe |
| Trim | 0.7 Pulse |
| Years | 2003–2007 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 0.7-litre turbocharged inline-3 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 698 cc (0.7 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 61 bhp (45 kW) at 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 95 Nm (70 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 730 kg (1,609 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 84 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Smart City-Coupe rarity in CarSpot
The Smart City-Coupe is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Smart City-Coupe fun facts
- The car's name 'Smart' is an acronym for Swatch Mercedes Art.
- It features a visible high-strength steel 'Tridion' safety cell, designed to protect occupants by distributing impact energy across the entire chassis.
- The plastic body panels, known as 'bodypanels', were designed to be easily interchangeable, allowing owners to change the colour of their car in a few hours.
