The Smart Fortwo is a compact, two-seater city car that has been a hallmark of urban mobility since its debut in 1998, offering a unique rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout across three generations.
Performance evolved significantly over its lifespan, starting with small internal combustion engines and transitioning to an all-electric drivetrain by 2019.
The final model produced 80 horsepower and 118 lb-ft of torque from its EQ Pure Electric configuration, paired with a single-speed automatic transmission.
Earlier models featured a 1.0L engine with outputs ranging from 47 to 70 horsepower, utilizing either a 5-speed manual or automated manual transmission.
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Third Generation: 2014-2014
The third-generation Smart Fortwo introduced two rear-wheel-drive 3-cylinder engine options: a naturally aspirated 1.0-liter producing 70-76 hp and up to 70 lb-ft of torque, and a turbocharged 0.9-liter delivering 89 hp and 100 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission choices included a 5-speed manual or a "twinamic" dual-clutch automatic, replacing the previous Softouch system.
Notably, Daimler collaborated with Ford during development, incorporating insights from Ford's EcoBoost technology to enhance engine efficiency and meet Euro 6 standards.
2014 smart fortwo Horsepower And Torque
The smart fortwo features a 1.0L inline-3 engine producing 70 hp and 68 lb-ft of torque, while the electric drive variant offers 74 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque.
Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel-drive layout, with the gasoline engine paired to a 5-speed automatic shift manual transmission and the electric drive employing a single-speed automatic transmission.
2014 smart fortwo Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Passion Convertible |
1.0L | I3 | 5 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
70 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
68 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| Passion Coupe |
1.0L | I3 | 5 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
70 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
68 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| Pure Coupe |
1.0L | I3 | 5 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | RWD |
70 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
68 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm |
| electric drive Convertible |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | RWD |
74 hp |
96 ft-lbs |
| electric drive Coupe |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | RWD |
74 hp |
96 ft-lbs |
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