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2010 Smart BRABUS Ed
Powered by a 30 kilowatt magneto-electric motor, the Smart BRABUS Ed has a top speed of 75mph and a theoretical maximum range of 70 miles on a single charge.

A recharge of its lithium-ion batteries takes between 2-4 hours and full charge is achieved in 8 hours when plugged into a standard 220 volt socket.

Quicker than its gas powered brother which has twice the horses under the bonnet, the ED can quietly go from 0-30mph in 5.7 seconds.

If these numbers prove to be more than just wishful thinking on the part of Smarts’ tech heads or if these datum were not taken under “ideal driving conditions”, then Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV, Mercedes’ BlueZERO and MINI’s MINI e a run-albeit a quiet run for their money.

The i-MiEV’s top speed is 81mph while the MINI e’s is 95mph and the BlueZERO is reportedly at 93mph thereabouts.

The first two claim to have a range of 100 miles while the Mercedes is supposed to get 125 miles on a single charge.

Have you seen one on the road yet? If not then swing over to your Dallas Smart Car Dealer

Dave Schembri, president of Smart USA, made it known that the 2010 Smart BRABUS ED will be offered for sale in the latter half of 2010.

This announcement is right behind the heels of the unveiling of the Smart BRABUS, sending signals to people that Smart is trying to play catch up in the electric vehicle market.

Mitsubishi has already started a production run on its i-MiEV and the 2,425 lb 64hp jelly bean is selling at $47,000 each. Last July 450 drivers involved in MINI’s year long lease program received delivery of the 2 seater, 100% emission free, highway legal, all electric vehicle, the MINI e.

Looking at Smart’s entry vehicle to the electric market, we see that like Mini, they did not go out and reinvent the wheel and come up with a hi tech look. What you see is still the same Smart fortwo that we’ve come to either love or hate. Since it’s a BRABUS, it’s a tricked out fortwo that you either love or hate.

Either way you’ll certainly want to have a look and make up your mind for yourself when it comes to your Dallas Smart Car dealership.

It’s 11pm and I’m in London. A quiet night, few cars out and as I cross an empty street on the way to a pub, I hear an almost inaudible whirring sound. Next thing I know a car is barely 5 feet its horn blaring and a pissed off driver telling me to “get my bloody arse off the street”.
Sheepishly I crossed not before I heard the driver (a woman) mutter “wanker” at me. I was dumbfounded. Not because of the insult but rather because I’ve just seen my first Smart fortwo BRABUS ED or electric drive.
Couple of minutes later, I parked a few feet away from the pub I see the ED that almost ran me down. On closer inspection I see that the wider door frames, a melon green paint job, Monoblock light alloy wheels and what can only be daytime running lights. On the inside I noticed the color scheming has improved. There’s new upholstery in matte green and the instrument panel/cockpit is accentuated in matt silver and brown leather.
Available this year in Europe and 2010 in the US, Smart fortwo BRABUS ED customers can choose between a cabriolet and coupe. Powered by a 30 kilowatt magneto-electric motor, the ED has a top speed of 75mph and a maximum range of 70 miles on a single charge. A recharge of its lithium-ion batteries takes between 2-4 hours and full charge is achieved in 8 hours when plugged into a standard 220 volt socket. Quicker than its gas powered brother which has twice the horses under the bonnet, the ED can go from 0-30mph in 6.5 seconds.
The ED has no manual transmission to speak of. There are 3 positions on the selector level- N for Neutral, R for Reverse and D for Drive. In reverse mode, the polarity of the motor is simply, well, reversed.

The latest flagship of Smart, the Brabus is a fortwo that got a makeover. An extreme makeover. Sure its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder Fortwo remains unchanged at 70 hp but it did get these:
Outside
Improved 5 speed automated manual transmission
BRABUS sports suspension
BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheels (front tires: 175/55 R 15; rear tires: 215/35 R 17)
Tire pressure monitoring system
The double “B” BRABUS emblem on the fuel fill door
BRABUS name on the door frame
BRABUS front skirt and side skirt
BRABUS sport exhaust system
Inside
Electric Power Steering
Dashboard instruments
Heated leather seats
BRABUS sports pedals in matte brushed aluminum with rubber surface
BRABUS velour floor mats
Tachometer
Locking fuel filler door
Trip Computer
The Smart Brabus Coupe even comes with a glass panoramic roof. The new sports suspension system lowers the car by 10mm. This coupled with its sports exhaust system gives the Brabus a sportier look and sound. Perhaps the most important addition or improvements are the upgrades to the 5-speed automated manual transmission which improved shift quality.
On a whim, I took the BRABUS cabriolet and I found it a definite improvement to the regular Fortwo however the ride was a bit hard, most probably due to the ultra low profile tires. Speaking of tires, in tight turns, the wider sets of tires at the rear gave an additional feeling of stability and control as compared to the “regular” Passion.
The BRABUS comes out in two versions. MSRP for the 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS coupe starts at $17,990 and the BRABUS cabriolet is at $20,990. So is it really smart to get a BRABUS?

The Smart fortwo Brabus is the flagship of the fortwo line. There are two versions, the coupe and cabriolet. Brabus, long time partner of Mercedes, has now teamed up with Smart to produce the Smart fortwo Brabus Exclusive.
A standard base Passion Coupe has an MSRP of $13,990. The Brabus Coupe starts at $17,990 while a Passion Cabriolet’s MSRP is $16,990 and the Brabus version starts at $20,990. So what do you get for the extra 4,000 clams? Imagine a Passion Coupe or Passion Cabriolet that got an extreme makeover.
It still has the 3 cylinder, 12 valve 1.0 liter but Brabus gave it a new engine management system which increased the Passions’ power from 71hp to 98hp. Brabus also installed a sports suspension system that lowers the car by 10mm, sports exhaust system, front, rear and side skirts in the cars’ exterior color. You also get Monoblock VII 6 spoke alloy wheels (the rear wheels are 2 inches wider than the regular coupe and cabriolet).
On the inside, heated leather seats, a 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with steering wheel shift paddles with a leather gear knob and sports pedals in matte brushed aluminum with rubber surface. Sadly there still isn’t a spare tire.
Top speed is regulated at 95mph and 0-60mph in 9.9 seconds. That irritating jerk between gear ratios is still there but I noticed that if you take your foot of the throttle between shifts you get smoother transition. Definitely no S class here folks. The ultralow profile tires and the sports suspension system gave it a more firm to the point of hard ride.
Overall, the extra power is great but I’m still undecided if I’d dole out the extra cash just to make my Passion cuter.