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Technical Data smart fortwo passion cabrio

Engine
Displacement 1 liter / 61 cu inch
Number of cylinders/ configuration three in-line
Engine block/cylinder head aluminium
Valves four per cylinder
Engine capacity 61 cubic inch
Bore x stroke 2.83 x 3.22 inches
Rated output 52 kW / 70 hp @ 5800 rpms
Max. torque 68 lb ft @ 4500
Oil 3.5 qt (incl. filter)
Coolant 4.5 qt
Fuel delivery electronic multipoint injection
Recommended fuel premium unleaded gasoline (min 91 octane)
Federal emissions BIN5 / ULEV (Cal.)
Power transmission
Clutch single-plate dry clutch
Transmission five-speed automated manual transmission
Gear ratios:
1st -3.308
2nd -1.913
3rd -1.258
4th -0.943
5th -0.707
Reverse -3.231
Final drive -4.529
Running gear
Front axle suspension lower wishbone, McPherson strut, anti-roll bar
Rear axle suspension DeDion axle, coil springs, telescopic
shock absorbers
 
Brake system dual-circuit brake system with tandem
servo assistance 
11 inch diameter disc brakes at front
8 inch diameter drum brakes at rear
electronic stability program (esp®) with
hill start assist
anti-lock braking system (abs®) with
electronic brake-force distribution,
traction control system, electronic brake assist
Steering rack-and-pinion steering
Wheels and tires (front/rear)
aluminium wheels
all-season tires
155/60R15 on 4.5Jx15 (front),
   175/55R15 on 5.5Jx15 (rear)
Dimensions and weights
Wheelbase 73.5 inches
Track width front/rear 50.51 inches/54.53 inches
Length 106.1 inches (8.8 feet)
Width 61.38 inches (5.1 feet)
Height 60.71 inches (5.1 feet)
Headroom 39.7 inches
Legroom 41.2 inches
Shoulder room 48 inches
Hip room 45.4 inches
Passenger volume 45.4 cu. ft.
Turning circle 28.7 ft
Luggage compartment capacity  7.8 (up tp beltline)/12 (to roof) cu. ft. 
ECE weight without driver 1,852 lbs 
ECE Payload 463 lbs 
ECE permissible maximum weight 2,315 lbs
Fuel tank capacity (reserve) 8.7 gal (reserve 1.3 gal)
 
Performance
Maximum speed 90 mph
Acceleration 0–60 mph 12.8 sec
Fuel consumption*
City/highway (mpg) 33/41 (EPA 2009)

*Fuel economy estimates were derived in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) vehicle testing procedures for model year 2008 as specified in 40 C.F.R. pts. 86 and 600 (2007). These estimates are intended for comparison between other vehicles within the same class. Individual drivers’ actual mileage will vary depending on how they drive and maintain their vehicles.