Reports suggest that Mercedes-Benz is going to use the media exposure of the Frankfurt Motor Show to unveil two new Smart concept cars, giving car enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to view the cars before anyone else.
The new Smart cars, the third generation Smart Fortwo and the second generation Smart Forfour, are being developed with partners Renault-Nissan to produce a new rear engine and rear wheel drive structure, and share the platform with the new Renault Twizy model.
The two seat Smart Fortwo features include:
- Option of Fixed Roof Coupe or Fabric Roof Cabriolet
- 900cc three-cylinder petrol engine
- 65bhp (105bhp when turbocharged)
- Standard six-speed manual gearbox
- No diesel model available
- Option of a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic version
Smart are also bring out a Fortwo e-drive model that will include a 90bhp electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack.
The Smart Forfour, which is the second-generation four-seat model, is an extended version of the Fortwo’s platform and has a 2470mm wheelbase (820mm beyond the Fortwo model) and stands at 1701mm high. The model is expected to have an engine that will be more powerful than that of the 900cc Fortwo model.
Dermot Kelly, Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz UK, says: “The Smart is an iconic car and has a large fan base,” so we are sure these concept cars will be well received by Smart car lovers across the country. Both these new Smart models are due to go into production in 2014, so they should begin to appear on forecourts around the country in early 2015.
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