The Passionate Smart ForTwo is a gorgeous feat of engineering that dynamically and elegantly expresses the spirit of a car that’s ready to roll. Responsive, luxurious, and keen to thrill, the Passion offers you a choice of three different and special interior fabrics.

Roll with the Passion.

Smart Cars of America's catchphrase embodies the reasons for the Smart car's global success: "The Smart… where a persuasive passion lives in sync with a potent pulse and a powerful, pure fascination for fun!"

The top-of-the-line Smart Passion coupé starts at $13,590. It includes a vista view top, alloy wheels, climate control air-conditioning, a three-spoke leather sports steering wheel, power windows, electric and heated side mirrors, and an AM/FM radio with a CD player, all of which are standard. All prices exclude taxes and destination charges.

There's an extensive array of features for the Passion-ate driver: a panoramic polycarbonate roof, 12-spoke alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a compact disc player, power windows, remote keyless entry, temperature control, a fully programmed, automatic soft-touch gear system, and the comfort of a steering wheel embraced in supple leather.

All models are equipped with a one-liter, three-cylinder, 71 hp engine that will get about 40 miles per gallon on premium gas.

Not surprisingly, the 2008 Smart Car Fortwo is one of the most sought- after vehicles to come to our shores in many years. Not only is it one of the more futuristic looking vehicles available, but it is also an acclaimed work of design and art.

They (Smart GmbH) have replaced about 90 percent of the older Smart vehicle's parts. However, the 2008 Fortwo's engineers and automotive designers have preserved the car’s classically unique identity.

This car always makes you smile!

Although the 2008 Smart Fortwo is slightly longer and a pinch wider, it is still the smallest car available. The changeable body panels are available in six colors. The body structure of the Smart Fortwo convertible shares 70 percent of its panels with the coupé.

The 2008 ForTwo is 7.7 inches longer than last year’s models but still three feet shorter than the Mini Cooper.

The passenger area and luggage compartment are 20 percent larger. Below are the facts about the 2008 Smart Fortwo.

The 2008 Smart comes with a new Mitsubishi three-cylinder engine in three versions, delivering 61 hp, 71 hp, and 84 hp respectively, or, in the case of the Brabus, 101 horsepower.

It has a DOHC 12-valve, inline-3 aluminum block and head, port fuel injection. The car has a new, smoother five-speed transmission built by Getrag.

Getrag Corporate produces transmission for all the leading automobile manufacturers. Its customers include Volvo Car Corporation, Ford, and Chrysler. The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 comes with one of their drive trains.

All Smart Car Fortwo prices and specs are as follows:

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