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Saturday, February 26, 2011
var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Smart will reveal a new concept model called the ForSpeed that signals a new design direction and hints at future products from Daimler's small car brand. The ForSpeed is a zero-emissions roadster model with a unique look that is powered by an electric motor.In a similar fashion to Smart's 2001
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New Smart ForSpeed Concept Hints at a New Look for Next ForTwo and ForFour
0 comments Posted by ai at 5:24 AMAt next week's Geneva Motor Show, Smart will reveal a new concept model called the ForSpeed that signals a new design direction and hints at future products from Daimler's small car brand. The ForSpeed is a zero-emissions roadster model with a unique look that is powered by an electric motor. In a similar fashion to Smart's 2001 Crossblade that was produced in a limited run of 2,000 units, the
Labels: Concepts, Electric Vehicles, Geneva Motor Show, smart, Smart Concepts
The smart forspeed, a zero-emission roadster has been exposed just before the most expected Geneva Motor Show and this has developed more expectation. The smart forspeed will end up in the smart’s electric vehicle line-up, which at present has a bicycle and scooter. The Smart Forspeed is a zero-emissions vehicle, powered by a magneto-electric motor developing 30 kW, that has been placed in the
Labels: Concept Car, Electric Vehicle, Geneva Motor Show, smart
Friday, February 18, 2011
Remember the patent designs of a topless, two-seat Smart model that we first showed you back in December, 2010? Well, according to Carscoop sources, the drawings are of a concept speedster model that will make its world premiere at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show on March 1. We also learned the concept is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor driving the rear wheels, and that while Smart's
Labels: Concepts, smart, Smart Concepts, Smart Fortwo
Thursday, January 27, 2011

It's no secret that Mercedes-Benz plans to give its Smart brand one more chance to extend its vehicle range after the not so-successful Mitsubishi Colt-based Forfour and the Roadster series. Last April, the German automaker signed a deal with the Renault-Nissan Group, with the two parties announcing the development of a new rear-wheel drive platform to be used on the successor of the current Smart Fortwo, a new four-seater Smart and the next-generation Renault Twingo.
Now, one of our spy photographers managed to sneak close enough to the firm's R&D facilities in Germany and scoop these photos of a scale model of a five-door Smart. The prototype appears to be based on the next generation Fortwo with the engine mounted at the back, which would make sense since both vehicles will be based on the same architecture. The difference is the five door model features a longer wheelbase and a much taller roof to accommodate the rear passengers.
While there's no way of being sure if the model seen here is an early or an advanced prototype, it definitely gives us an idea of Smart's plans.
We'll post an update on Smart's forthcoming four-seater model as soon as we find new photos and/or details.
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Labels: Mercedes, Scoops, smart, Smart Fortwo, Smart Scoops

It's no secret that Mercedes-Benz plans to give its Smart brand one more chance to extend its vehicle range after the not so-successful Mitsubishi Colt-based Forfour and the Roadster series. Last April, the German automaker signed a deal with the Renault-Nissan Group, with the two parties announcing the development of a new rear-wheel drive platform to be used on the successor of the current Smart Fortwo, a new four-seater Smart and the next-generation Renault Twingo.
Now, one of our spy photographers managed to sneak close enough to the firm's R&D facilities in Germany and scoop these photos of a scale model of a five-door Smart. The prototype appears to be based on the next generation Fortwo with the engine mounted at the back, which would make sense since both vehicles will be based on the same architecture. The difference is the five door model features a longer wheelbase and a much taller roof to accommodate the rear passengers.
While there's no way of being sure if the model seen here is an early or an advanced prototype, it definitely gives us an idea of Smart's plans.
We'll post an update on Smart's forthcoming four-seater model as soon as we find new photos and/or details.
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Labels: Mercedes, Scoops, smart, Smart Fortwo, Smart Scoops



