The Smart Passion Cabriolet of America offers you all the rewards of a Smart Passion ForTwo coupe, but with impressive styling that radiates sunshine and fresh air and in keeping with the Smart tradition of presenting different styles for different people, the Smart ForTwo Cabriolet is offered in the Passion model. The Smart Passion Cabriolet is manufactured at Smartville, a purpose-built factory complex in Hambach, France. It takes about 4.5 hours to make a Smart, compared to around 20 hours for a small four door sedan.

The Cabriolet offers changeable body panels, available in 3 standard colors that include black, yellow and white, while blue metallic, red metallic and silver metallic are optional. Yellow will not be offered for 2009!

The Smart Cabriolet was introduced in 2000, restyled in 2002 and is by far the smart choice. The Cabriolet offers changeable body panels, available in 3 standard colors that include black, silver and white, while blue metallic, red metallic and silver metallic are optional. Yellow will not be offered for 2009!

Like most convertible vehicles, the Smart ForTwo Cabriolet features a soft, plastic rear window that folds along with the top.

The new Smart Cabriolet is tailored for the American driver, and we know it will capture the hearts and imagination of drivers who insist on a unique, classy car that's environmentally friendly.

Having established itself as a frontrunner in America's mini car market for many years, the Smart ForTwo make its appearance last year with a sassy new design and a solid reputation for smart performance in crowded metropolitan areas.

While the unique and beautiful styling of the Smart Cabriolet ForTwo isn't best suited to long trips or mountain roads, it performs miracles in congested metro traffic and busy city centers, where it beats the heat with zippiness and verve.

The 2009 Passion Cabriolet, with its eye-catching, innovative design, will be launched with a new, three-cylinder, 70 hp Mitsubishi engine. The engine is combined with an automated manual five-speed transmission from Getrag, replacing the previous laborious, six-speed model.

The smart engineering for 2009 provides for a smoother driving experience and, despite the extra power, fuel consumption ranges are good. The changed running gear and slightly larger body (from 2007) make the Smart Cabriolet Passion more comfortable and safer.

While standard safety and optional equipment differs from model to model, all smart vehicles share the same Smart concept: high fuel efficiency, no emissions, and incredible styling.

DaimlerChrysler claims that the Fortwo's safety rating matches that of the Mercedes Benz C-class sedan.

Following its triumphant launch in the US, this Smart will make its debut in China this year and Brazil.

People love the Smart Fortwo Passion Cabriolet for many reasons, including its ability to park almost anywhere, its economical fuel consumption, its cost, and, of course, its knockout looks.

Unfortunately, for America the MHD (mild hybrid system) that comes standard on all gas-powered 2009 Smart ForTwos sold in Europe will not be available in the U.S.A. This vehicle is sold in 37 countries and over 1,000,000 Smart cars are on roads around the world.

Engineering:

• Engine Type: In-Line 3-Cylinder
• Engine Block/Cylinder Head: Aluminum-Alloy
• Displacement (l): 1.0
• Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04): 70 HP @ 5,800 rpm
• Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 68 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm
• Bore and Stroke (in): 2.83 x 3.22
• Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
• Valve train: 4-valve per cyl. - SOHC
• Electronic Multi-Point Fuel Injection
• Rear-wheel Drive
• CARB Emissions Rating: ULEV-2
• Federal Emissions: Tier II/Bin5
• Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer

Transmissions: 5-Speed Automated Manual

Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.308 2nd: 1.913 3rd: 1.258 4th: 0.943 5th: 0.707 Final Drive: 4.529 Reverse: 3.231

Body/Suspension/Chassis: Unit-Body Construction MacPherson Strut Front Suspension DeDion axle Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bar (mm, front): TBD mm/none

• Rack-and-Pinion Steering: Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.): 28.7
• Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11/8 Wheels: All-Season Tires: 155/60 R15 Front/175/55 R15 Rear

Interior Measurements:

• Headroom (in.): 39.7
• Legroom (in.): 41.2
• Shoulder Room (in.): 48
• Hip-room (in.): 45.4
• Cargo Volume (cu. ft.): 12.0
• Passenger Volume (cu. ft.): 45.4
• Seating Capacity: 2

Exterior Measurements:

• Wheelbase (in.): 73.5
• Length (in.): 106.1
• Height (in.): 60.71
• Width (in.): 61.38
• Track (in., front/rear): 50.51/54.53
• Coefficient of Drag: 0.34
• Curb Weight (lbs.): 1,808

08 EPA Mileages:

• 5-Speed Automatic Manual (City/Highway): 34/40
• Crankcase (qt.): 3.5 incl. oil filter
• Required Fuel: Premium Unleaded recommended
• Coolant System (qt.): 4.5.
• Fuel Tank: 10 gallon – 8.7 with 1.3 gal. Reserve