2008 smart ForTwo Pure specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Beige
Red
Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Minicompact |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 4.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas I3 |
| Displacement | 1.0/61 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 70 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 68 @ 4500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 41 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 287.10 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 33 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 356.70 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.91 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.26 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.94 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.53 |
| Suspension Type - Front | McPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear | DeDion |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 8.7 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 28.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P155/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/55R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 1808 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Passenger Volume | 45.4 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 48.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 45.4 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 73.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 106.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 61.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 60.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 50.5 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 54.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 7.8 ft³ |
| Tire pressure control system | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: panic, tailgate release | Standard |
| 1.0L MPFI 12-valve I3 engine | Standard |
| 15" x 4.5" front & 15" x 5.5" rear steel wheels | Standard |
| Color-keyed mirrors | Standard |
| Coin holder | Standard |
| Front lower wishbone MacPherson strut suspension w/anti-roll | Standard |
| Speed-dependent interval wiper w/wash function | Standard |
| Leather shift knob | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution | Standard |
| Electric stability program w/hill assist | Standard |
| City 33/Hwy 41 (1.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Pwr central lock system w/autolock | Standard |
| Seat belts w/belt tensioner, belt-force limiter | Standard |
| Visors w/passenger side mirror | Standard |
| Cloth front bucket seats-inc: flat folding passenger seat, passenger backrest adjustment | Standard |
| Electric stability program w/hill assist | Standard |
| Traction control system | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution | Standard |
| Pwr hydraulic front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Tailgate storage compartment | Standard |
| 12V pwr outlet w/cover | Standard |
| Rear DeDion axle w/coil springs | Standard |
| Dome light | Standard |
| Front side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Front full-size airbags w/seat weight detection | Standard |
| Traction control system | Standard |
| Outside temp display | Standard |
| Projector beam halogen headlights | Standard |
| 2-spoke leather steering wheel | Standard |
| P155/60R15 front & P175/55R15 rear tires | Standard |
| Black tridion safety cell | Standard |
| Stereo pre-wire-inc: (2) speakers, audio input jack, antenna | Standard |
| Storage areas-inc: door panels, beside steering wheel | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Intermittent rear wiper w/wash function | Standard |
| Lockable glove box | Standard |
| Tire repair kit | Standard |
| Instrument cluster-inc: multifunctional display, fuel, coolant, service interval, trip mileage, clock | Standard |
| Top tether for child restraint system | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/automatic mode | Standard |
| Rack & pinion steering | Standard |
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