Press release from DaimlerChrysler. 

At the same time the low consumption and low CO2 emissions demonstrate that this does not have to come at a cost to the environment and customers' wallets.

Smart Fortwo BRABUS: Greater power and sports suspension.

The Smart Fortwo BRABUS places the primary focus on sportiness. Its three-cylinder petrol engine with capacity of one liter delivers 72 kW (98 hp) and together with maximum torque of 140 Newton meters this lends the 770 kilo two-seater remarkably lively agility.

The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes less than ten seconds and the maximum speed (electronically limited) is 155 km/h.

The exterior of the Smart Fortwo BRABUS is first and foremost characterized by "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, a sports exhaust system and fog lights. Furthermore, it has a firmer suspension setup and is lowered by 15 millimeters.

The interior of the Smart Fortwo BRABUS is distinguished from that of standard Smart Fortwo models by a number of BRABUS styling elements, for example for the gear knob, hand-brake handle and pedals.

The speedometer, rev counter and clock also bear the BRABUS signature.

The same range of exterior colors is available for the Smart Fortwo BRABUS as for other Smart Fortwo models.

Sportiness combined with a level of luxury that is unusual in this vehicle class – that's the Smart Fortwo BRABUS Xclusive.

It does not differ from the BRABUS model in terms of drive and performance but it comes with additional equipment that leaves almost nothing to be desired.

Although it also sports wide "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels, wider rear wheel arches, sports exhaust system and rear apron, it is nevertheless immediately recognizable as a BRABUS Xclusive.

This is first and foremost due to the BRABUS front spoiler, BRABUS side skirts and the tinted clear glass headlights.

The interior of the Smart Fortwo BRABUS Xclusive additionally features heated leather seats embossed with the BRABUS logo.

Modified three-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel gearshift and BRABUS velour floor mats are also included in the standard spec. The instrument panel and door trim have a leather effect. Head/thorax side airbags, otherwise available as an option, are a standard feature in this model. These special side airbags protect the head and chest.

The paintwork of the Smart Fortwo BRABUS Xclusive further underlines the exclusiveness of this model. It is exclusively available in the combinations (tridion safety cell/body panels) silver/silver or black/black.
The two BRABUS variants will be launched on the market in the autumn of 2007. The prices will be announced around the middle of the year.

The Automotive World's Most Unlikely Marriage

Source: Edmunds.com
By Alistair Weaver

At first glance, Smart and Brabus must be the most unlikely bedfellows in the automotive industry.

For the past three decades, Brabus has built an enviable reputation as the tuner of Mercedes cars for the lunatic fringe, and recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a special C-Class powered by a twin-turbo 6.3-liter V12 that will hit 224 mph. By contrast, Smart manufactures cute, eco-friendly city cars that have a top speed of 85 mph.

After an association that has lasted more than six years, Brabus is now to Smart what AMG is to Mercedes. The 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus is the flagship of the new range of Smart Fortwos, and while it's not planned to be a part of Smart's forthcoming arrival in the U.S., there's no harm in thinking about the possibilities.

This Ride Has Been Pimped
Let's be frank. The 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus Xclusive looks like a doodle by a teenager in the midst of a very strong hormone rush. As you'd expect, there are new fascias front and rear, plus rocker sill skirts, and the twin chrome-tipped exhausts might have come from a Ferrari. The biggest change comes from the replacement of the standard 15-inch tires with 175/50R16s in front and wide 225/35R17s in the rear. The new Brabus bodywork features some seriously blistered wheel arches in the rear as a result.

The Brabus is only available in silver and black, giving this tiny igloo a hint of menace.

These changes exaggerate the car's cartoonlike quality. It's just 107.4 inches long, and dressing such a tiny car in such aggressive clothing is undeniably silly, but it's hard not to fall for this car's charm. The 2008 Smart Fortwo Brabus is the Scrappy-Doo of the automotive world.