Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster (W452) was a two-door, two-seater sports car (S-segment in Europe) first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. Sales of the Roadster and Roadster Coupé were mostly successful, and the production ended in November 2005 after 43,000 Roadsters were made. The last one built now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum.

Smart Roadster
Overview
ManufacturerSmart GmbH
ProductionAugust 2002 – November 2005
43,091 made
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door roadster (Roadster)
2-door fastback coupe (Roadster Coupe)
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
RelatedSmart Fortwo
Powertrain
Engine698 cc M160 turbo I3 (petrol)
Transmission6-speed automated manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Length3,427 mm (134.9 in)
Width1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Height1,192 mm (46.9 in)
Curb weight
  • 790 kg (1,742 lb) (roadster)
  • 815 kg (1,797 lb) (coupe)

It is defined by a consortium between Switzerland (Swatch), Germany (Mercedes-Benz) and France, whose vehicle remains "Made in France" because it is built entirely at its Hambach factory in Moselle.

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