Brabus Ultimate "High Voltage" ED concept - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

**rfernatt** · 09-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Supposedly near production... Check out those LED fog lights. Not so crazy about the monotone beige exterior, though.

Brabus Ultimate High Voltage Concept: “tuned up” electric smart fortwo

forestacademy · 09-19-2009, 06:22 PM

Not so crazy about the monotone with the stupid black parts not made to match.

How hard is it to paint the door handle?

Turbo42 · 09-19-2009, 06:40 PM

those foglights are on the new mercedes. This style is taking over

**jwight** · 09-19-2009, 06:40 PM

Not to mention the silver mirror caps.

Still, 82 hp is not bad.

Neonspinnazz · 09-20-2009, 04:28 PM

Here's the cabrio version...I like the sound generator...

YouTube - Smart Brabus Concept - Car Tech on CNET UK

DavidV · 09-20-2009, 04:52 PM

"ED" on the headrests.... ummm... arguably the last thing an electric smart needs.

-- DavidV

Padawan · 09-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Considering the already poor range of the standard ED, I wonder if this Brabus version will feature some sort of improved battery system in order to offset the more powerful motor.

lebikerboy · 09-20-2009, 08:12 PM

72 miles for the standard version isn't bad and by 2012 the range of the Tesla batteries will have increased dramatically IMHO.

DHurt · 09-21-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lebikerboy

72 miles for the standard version isn't bad...

Agreed, many people claim electric vehicles won't do well until they have a 300+ mile range per charge, but the average commute is only 32 miles round trip. ABC News

I would gladly trade in my '08 Pure for an electric. We have a second car for longer trips.

In fact, 66% of American households own two or more cars (31% own two, 35% own three or more) reuters

So, America doesn't need every vehicle to do everything, as Smart ForTwo owners we should understand that more than most.

Okiesmrt · 09-21-2009, 08:47 AM

Keep trying Brabus. FAIL!