[Zeon]

For 2008, what is the difference between a regular Fortwo and a Brabus?

 

[MB DNA]

Brabus was not available in 2008.

In the U.S. MY09 was the first year for the 451 Brabus in a limited run of 500ish. It reappeared in MY13, again as a limited run.

Finally a very limited run of 453 Brabus was offered in 2016 as the ICE version was phased out.

A Brabus badged 451 is mechanically the same as a passion model accept for upgrades to suspension and wheels (and maybe a transmission remap?). Add a unique front spoiler, awesome wheels with different spec tires, dual chrome tipped exhaust and some badging and chrome - BAM!, you've got a Brabus!!!

 

[1983JZR3W]

I still wish smart had given the US spec Brabus a specific vin #. Some cars, the Corvette C5 Z06 for example, has an "S" for the eighth digit in the vin and not a number. Not easy to clone a Z06 with just badges.

 

[Bob Denman]

Look at it thius way: you can build your own... and nobody will be the wiser!

 

[Bob Denman]

Brabus was not available in 2008.

In the U.S. MY09 was the first year for the 451 Brabus in a limited run of 500ish. It reappeared in MY13, again as a limited run.

Finally a very limited run of 453 Brabus was offered in 2016 as the ICE version was phased out.

A Brabus badged 451 is mechanically the same as a passion model accept for upgrades to suspension and wheels (and maybe a transmission remap?). Add a unique front spoiler, awesome wheels with different spec tires, dual chrome tipped exhaust and some badging and chrome - BAM!, you've got a Brabus!!!

Since I've got a 2016: How tough is it to find all of the right pieces?

 

[smark]

Since I've got a 2016: How tough is it to find all of the right pieces?

How deep are your money pockets. Wheels and tires, suspension bits, front and rear bumper trim, interior bit and pieces, European dual exhaust, badging etc.

 

[Bob Ricewasser]

You would need a VIN for an actual Brabus. Most of your parts would have to be sourced in Europe & China.

Since I've got a 2016: How tough is it to find all of the right pieces?

 

[Bob Denman]

I still wish smart had given the US spec Brabus a specific vin #. Some cars, the Corvette C5 Z06 for example, has an "S" for the eighth digit in the vin and not a number. Not easy to clone a Z06 with just badges.[/QUOTE]
According this: the V.I.N. isn't important.

 

[Bob Ricewasser]

There is a member named Oscar who has acquired Euro parts for his US spec. Brabus. He spent a lot of time researching & acquiring parts overseas. He had a custom made steering wheel sourced in China & the Euro Brabus exhaust & a high flow Cat. See if you can PM him.

 

[Mailman]

Sadly, the the 'Brabus' moniker on US/Canadian models is only cosmetic differences.

Now the Fortwos that you get from Brabus Europe (for Europe) are a different story.
They are $60K+ and 125Hp.

It's easy with a couple grand to clone a US/CAN market Brabus.
Probably $15k+ to clone a EU market Brabus with the PERFORMANCE modifications.

 

[smark]

I still wish smart had given the US spec Brabus a specific vin #. Some cars, the Corvette C5 Z06 for example, has an "S" for the eighth digit in the vin and not a number. Not easy to clone a Z06 with just badges.

According this: the V.I.N. isn't important.
[/QUOTE]

You can badge any car you want. It is what it is!

 

[smark]

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Sadly, the the 'Brabus' moniker on US/Canadian models is only cosmetic differences.

Now the Fortwos that you get from Brabus Europe (for Europe) are a different story.
They are $60K+ and 125Hp.

It's easy with a couple grand to clone a US/CAN market Brabus.
Probably $15k+ to clone a EU market Brabus with the PERFORMANCE modifications.

Only the Customized Brabus 125 model is that price.

 

[1983JZR3W]

That Spark has badging from three different cars: Corvette C5, Camaro Z28, and Spark. I guess the SS could be from either a Camaro or Malibu. Some people barely have any taste except in their mouths.

 

[Bob Denman]

That Spark has badging from three different cars: Corvette C5, Camaro Z28, and Spark. I guess the SS could be from either a Camaro or Malibu. Some people barely have any taste except in their mouths.

Give them all a break: it's supposed to be about the fun...
Besides: what if you were the one being judged on taste?

 

[strelnik]

Look at it thius way: you can build your own... and nobody will be the wiser!

That's true-- plus, if you want to convert to a non-Brabus for appearances sake or reduced insurance costs, you can do it!

 

[smark]

You can do anything you want to a smart car. Just write, and hand over a check. To Boris at smart madness. He’ll fix you up. Good folks.

 

[Bob Denman]

Tha'ts good to know; Thanks!

 

[SwatchCar]

This is my 2009 451 Brabus for reference.

 

[1983JZR3W]

That's true-- plus, if you want to convert to a non-Brabus for appearances sake or reduced insurance costs, you can do it!

I have a 2009 Brabus, but my insurance company does not recognize the model. AARP The Hartford considers it a Pure/Passion.

 

[1983JZR3W]

Give them all a break: it's supposed to be about the fun...
Besides: what if you were the one being judged on taste?

I will happily submit any of my cars for someone's critique.