Is Smart Roadster rear engine?

Both the Roadster and Roadster Coupé are available with a removable Targa roof or an electrical softtop. The Roadster is powered by 45 or 60 kW (61 or 82 PS) versions of the turbocharged 698cc 3-cylinder Suprex engine in the rear, which is engineered by Mercedes-Benz.

How many miles can a Smart Roadster last?

Usually fine up to 180,000 miles. Engine have an oil cooler and possibly better pistons and exhaust valves. Water ingress and electrical issues will normally kill a Roadster before the engine fails.

What engine is in a Smart Roadster?

Only one engine is available in the Smart Roadster Coupe – a three-cylinder 698cc petrol engine with a turbocharger. It delivers a modest 80bhp in standard form which is enough to give it a respectable 0-62mph time of 11.2 seconds (slightly slower than the Roadster) and a top speed of 113mph.

Are smart roadsters automatic?

Since the Smart Roadster was only made for a short period of time, there are just a few models to choose from. All of these vehicles are two-door, two-seater convertibles. They have regular petrol engines and are available as an automatic or manual transmission.

How fast is a smart roadster?

112 mph
With a top speed of 112 mph, the Smart roadster-coupé takes joint fifth place.

How many smart roadsters are left in the UK?

According to the DVLA, around 3,700 Roadsters and Coupes are currently licensed in the UK and there are another 1,300 or so on SORN.

When did the Mercedes Benz Smart Roadster End production?

As a result, production ended in 2005, after a little over 43,000 units left the factory. The final, production-ready smart roadster was announced back in 1998 by the so-called Smart City Coupé concept shown at the Paris Motor Show.

How many mpg does a Smart Roadster get?

In other words, expect the smart roadster to return around 55 mpg. Emissions are also eco-inclined, with a rating of 123 g/km. The standard pack brings ESP, sports seats, an auto gearbox a leather steering wheel, among others.

What makes the Daimler Smart Roadster a sports car?

Needless to say, the car disregarded everything that has to do with comfort but managed to replicate the behavior of a sports car, of course, at a smaller scale. Daimler fitted the smart roadster with only one engine, namely a three-cyl turbo miniature powerplant good for 80 hp.

Are Smart Roadsters safe in a crash?

Given the level of safety provided by the Tridion cell, the smart roadster should provide at least decent protection in the event of a crash. Although the car was never tested by Euro NCAP, every smart roadster features ESP and ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution as standard.