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    Оригинальный smart ForFour основан на Mitsubishi Colt, но производство было прекращено в связи с низкими продажами. Даймлер не может отказаться от идеи перевозки четырех пассажиров.

     

    Может, будущий ForFour будет являться некой стретч-версией нынешнего ForTwo? Это существенно упростит производство, да и двигатели могут использоваться из сегодняшней линейки моторов. Правда, мощности 3-х цилиндров может не хватить американскому покупателю с тремя пассажирами и багажом…

     

    Нам нравится смотреть на ForTwo, но мы не уверены в симпатии к четырех-дверному брату. Впрочем, мы будем держать вас в курсе новостей в любом случае.

     

    Источники (en): AutoblogGreen, MotorAuthority.

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    На автосалоне в Женеве дебютировал эксклюзивный smart ForTwo.

    Из особенностей новинки отметим особый светло-синий цвет кузова, высококачественные отделочные материалы салона, кожаные сиденья, обновленную приборную панель и люк.

     

    Под капотом автомобиля – 71-сильный бензиновый мотор, работающий в паре с пятиступенчатым «автоматом».

    В серийное производство Smart ForTwo «Edition Limited Two» не пойдет, а будет выпущен ограниченной серией в объеме 2000 экземпляров.

     

    Источник.

    Более ранние источники об этом же:

    http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/04/ge...vigation-guide/

    http://www.autospectator.com/cars/models/0...imited-two-quot

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  3. Ну, огромный шаг вперед уже сделали, отдав на растерзание простым людям 100 машин.

     

    Вот, мне интересно - почему не сделать эти машины быстрее, чем бензиновые? Или переключатель режимов такой: спорт-комфорт?

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  4. smart извиняется перед грустными-грустными канистрами для бензина.

     

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    Jung von Matt Hamburg, одно из самых креативных агентств Европы, запустило в Швейцарии рекламную кампанию для автомобилей smart, в которой пробуждает у аудитории чувство жалости к бензиновым канистрам.

     

    Цель кампании — донести информацию об одном из главных преимуществ smart, об очень скромном расходе бензина. Немецкие креативщики подошли к брифу с не самым новым приемом, но с прекрасной идеей и ее воплощением.

     

    Прием «есть продукт, значит что-то, что было очень нужно раньше, теперь не имеет ценности» используется в рекламе довольно часто. Вспомним хотя бы знаменитую «Лампу» IKEA , ролик использующий этот заход и иронизирующий над ним же. Jung von Matt пошли проторенным путем, создав, однако, совершенно новые образы.

     

    Поскольку топлива в smart расходуется очень мало, то нет нужды возить с собой в багажнике запасную канистру с бензином на всякий случай. А следовательно канистры отправляются в гаражи, в погреба, выкидываются на помойки, оставляются где угодно. И вот канистры с самыми настоящими лицами, расстроенные тем, что они больше не нужны, они совершенно пусты, и их наполняет только дождь, поют проникновенный печальный блюз.

     

    Тэглайн: «Только 3, 31 на 100 км. Извините».

     

    Ролик снял Matthieu Mantovani из швейцарского продакшена Markenfilm/Nice Shirt Films.

     

     

    Источник (рус).

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    Товарищи из smartplanet.com оттестдрайвили электрический Смарт.

     

    Им нравится:

    • скорость;
    • большая дальность [полётов] по электрическим стандартам,
    • Тридион и подушки безопасности;
    • нулевой уровень выбросов.
    Им не нравится:

    • тот факт, вы по-прежнему не может купить такой автомобиль;
    • багажничек;
    • разъем для зарядки находится со стороны улицы.
    Резюме:

    Это один маленький шаг для Смарта, но гигантский прыжок для электромобилей в Великобритании. Что делает smart ed особенным, так это отсутствие компромиссов в качастве и скоростных характеристиках.

     

    Источник (en).

    Полный тест (en).

    Фото-галерея.

     

    P. S. Видео-бонус от меня: Fifth Gear - Smart ED vs Normal Smart Car Comparison.

     

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  6. Is leather the "ultimate recycled material?" PETA thinks not

    Last month, Peta sent a letter to David Schembri, president of Smart USA, informing him that his company is contradicting itself if it considers its Smart Passion models to be environmentally friendly. The problem is not the fuel mileage or emissions, but the fact that the vehicle includes leather seats. According to PETA, leather is harmful to the environment, but more importantly to them, it requires killing cows. According to PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk, "Smart can't have it both ways: touting its cars as eco-friendly and then plastering them with toxic and Earth-degrading leather."

     

    Detroit News bloggers have chimed in regarding this issue, with Eric Morath quoting Rodney Hammond, vice president and general manager at Seton Co, as saying, "When you think about it, leather is the ultimate recycled material. You don't grow cows for the skin, you do it for the beef or the dairy. We take what would otherwise be waste and turn it into a beautiful, luxurious product." Hammond's company is an automotive supplier that makes leather interiors. Manny Lopez considers leather "green and practical," while Scott Burgess suggests switching to hemp and reminds us that some automakers have begun using bio-fabrics. In any case, leather interiors are not likely to go anywhere soon, but perhaps the industry could take a deeper look at the chromium-free tanning process that Lincoln was touting on their MKR concept.

    http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/03/06/is...eta-thinks-not/
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  7. VIDEO: Fifth Gear reviews electric Smart car, turns it into series hybrid with off-the-shelf generator

     

    Posted Mar 4th 2008 5:50PM by Lascelles Linton

     

     

    This week, Fifth Gear did a side-by-side review of the Mercedes Smart electric drive and regular Smart car that runs on petrol (watch it below the fold). Fifth Gear found out that zero-to-thirty is a lot faster in the petrol but the handling, thanks the heavy batteries lowering the center of gravity, is tops in the electric. Just 100 Smart EDs (electric drive) are coming to the UK as a trial, and the launch will be based on demand, according to Fifth Gear. I think Fifth Gear's distance/cost comparison is kinda biased to the electric but the show does something very interesting at the end of the review. They put a portable gas generator in the back of the EV, charging the car and instantly turning it into a series hybrid. Why don't we see that more often?

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  8. http://www.zr.ru/News/159012/

     

    Два белоснежных Brabus SLR и Smart представили мировой прессе в Женеве.

    Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, попавший в руки мастеров тюнинга, «затаил» под капотом 640 л.с. и изменил название. Теперь он — Brabus SLR. Разгонная динамика составляет 3,6 сек. до сотни, а максимальная скорость 337 км/ч.

     

    «Малыш» Smart получил целых 112 л.с., 18-дюймовые колесные диски, кстати, такие же устанавливаются и на SLR, спортивные сиденья и кожаный салон красного цвета.

     

    Оба автомобиля в комплекте будут вашими за 699 000 евро.

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  9. The smart "edition limited two"

    http://www.autospectator.com/cars/models/0...imited-two-quot

     

    Уж очень лень переводить...

     

    Geneva -- Mar 04, 2008 -- At the 78th International Motor Show in Geneva a further special edition of the successful smart fortwo is celebrating its world premiere. The "edition limited two" will be produced as a limited series of 2000 vehicles and is characterised by exclusive colouring and a high quality mix of materials - on both the outside and the inside.

     

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    In addition, smart is presenting three further current variants of the unique two-seater: thanks to an innovative start/stop function, the smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd) consumes 8 percent less fuel on average (NEDC), greatly reducing CO2 emissions. The smart fortwo cdi uses state-of-the-art common rail direct injection to achieve exemplary consumption figures.

     

    With average consumption of 3.3 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC) and CO2 emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre it has the lowest standard consumption worldwide, earning it the title "CO2 champion" amongst series production cars. The smart fortwo BRABUS is a particularly powerful and sporty model and is also available as the further upgraded BRABUS Xclusive.

     

    The "edition limited two" is guaranteed to turn heads thanks to its eye-catching appearance. The interior features clear lines and fine details. Elegant cognac brown leather with a two-tone contrasting seam sets the tone here and gives it a personal note. From the heated leather seats, interior door trim, 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel with paddle gearshift to the leather gear knob and the leather-trimmed floor mats – everything appears in a warm brown tone. Additional matt silver highlights on the speedometer, cockpit clock, rev counter and steering wheel provide a harmonious contrast and round off the modern character. In this way, the style of the smart fortwo is maintained and developed in impressive fashion.

     

    A highlight of the exterior is the special "light blue metallic" finish that was created especially for the “edition limited two”. The paintwork shimmers with silver-beige nuances depending on the prevailing light conditions. The clear silver of the tridion safety cell sets off the panelling to perfection. And the 6-spoke alloy wheels with wide tyres demonstrate that elegance and dynamism are not mutually exclusive.

     

    The new edition is available as a coupé and a cabriolet and is based on the "passion" equipment variant. Among other things it comes with the automatic softouch gear mode, electric windows, air conditioning with automatic temperature control, a dust and pollen filter and a panoramic roof with sunblind on the coupé. In addition, the standard equipment of the "edition limited two" includes dashboard instruments and the radio 9. Electric power steering, a lockable glove compartment, the smart sound system with five high-quality loudspeakers and the smart MP3 interface are available on request as optional equipment.

     

    The two-seater is powered by a 52 kW/71 bhp petrol engine in combination with automated 5-speed transmission and an automatic gear programme which also allows manual gear shifting if desired.

     

    smart fortwo micro hybrid drive with start/stop function

     

    The smart fortwo micro hybrid drive (mhd) rated at 52 kW/71bhp is a particularly economical variant. This is thanks to a new sophisticated start/stop function that automatically shuts down the engine when fuel would otherwise be unnecessarily consumed – for example in stop and go traffic. The principle is simple and fully automatic: when the vehicle approaches red traffic lights, for example, the micro hybrid drive switches off the engine as soon the car falls below a speed of 8 km/h and the brake pedal is pressed. The engine starts again as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal. This guarantees an immediate response. If required, the start/stop function can be deactivated at any time with a switch on the centre console.

     

    Together with the automated manual transmission that is a standard feature, the new start/stop technology guarantees comfortable and straightforward driving with reduced fuel consumption. The new technology pays off - studies have shown that in everyday traffic vehicles come to a stop on average every 1.3 kilometres.

     

    In conjunction with slightly modified gear ratios, the start/stop system leads to a fuel saving of approximately 8 percent in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC combined). The standard consumption is reduced by approximately 0.4 litres – from 4.7 litres to around 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres. There is also a corres-ponding reduction to the average CO2 emissions from 112 grams to approx. 103 grams per kilometre. Depending on the traffic situation, much higher fuel savings of up to 19 percent are possible - for example in heavy slow traffic.

     

    At the heart of the start/stop system is a belt-driven starter generator. This replaces and does the work of both the conventional starter and the alternator. The belt-driven starter generator supplies the vehicle's electrical system with power and it also starts the petrol engine particularly quickly in its second function as a starter.

     

    Control unit with integrated power electronics

     

    A control unit that is installed behind the battery recess controls the function of the start/stop system. Integrated power electronics control the power of both the starter and the generator. An AGM battery stores the energy for the on-board electrics. Its physical properties make it more resistant to varying loaded and unloaded conditions (cycle resistant) than conventional lead-acid batteries with sulphuric acid electrolyte.

     

    smart fortwo cdi: The CO2 champion - a masterpiece of engine development

     

    With the development of the direct-injection diesel engine, smart has produced

     

    a masterpiece of engine development that earns the smart fortwo cdi the distinction of the world's most economical production car with combustion drive. The 33 kW/45 bhp two-door car consumes just 3.3 litres (NEDC) per 100 kilometres on average which means that it can travel approximately 1000 kilometres without refuelling. Emitting just 88 grams of CO2 per kilometre, the smart fortwo diesel is the world champion in low CO2 emissions amongst series production cars.

     

    High-tech fuel injection

     

    State-of-the-art common-rail direct injection provides for a combustion process that is even more efficient than that of the well-proven cdi engine from the predecessor model. High injection pressure of up to 1600 bar (previously 1350 bar) is built up, even at low revs, and the fuel is injected into the combustion chambers with new seven-hole injectors. The power and torque have each improved by 10 percent. At the same time, fuel consumption is reduced by 13 percent. Depending on the driving situation and engine load, up to 60 percent of the previously cooled exhaust gases are returned to the combustion chambers.

     

    Like the CDI engines of its sister brand Mercedes-Benz, fuel injection in the smart fortwo cdi is carried out in two phases: a few milliseconds before the main injection a small quantity of diesel is injected into the combustion chambers where it ignites and preheats the cylinders. This results in a noticeably quieter combustion noise level than an engine without this pilot injection. The electronic "brain" of the cdi engine - a high-performance micro-computer that controls the whole engine system - calculates how much fuel is needed and the interval at which pilot injection and main injection take place.

     

    The quick response of the cdi engine is first and foremost thanks to the compact turbocharger that is housed in the exhaust manifold. Its compressor wheel has a diameter of just 33 millimetres, yet it rotates at up to 280,000 rpm and builds up maximum charge pressure of approximately 1200 millibars even at an engine speed of 1800 rpm. This enables the three-cylinder engine to develop impressive torque, even at low revs: 85 Newton metres are available even from 1500 rpm - more than three quarters of the maximum torque. This torque curve plays an important part in the fun behind the wheel that drivers experience with every kilometre driven in a smart fortwo cdi. The new smart fortwo cdi thus offers a combination of agility, economy and environmental compatibility that is unique in this class.

     

    smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive: Driving fun and environmental awareness

     

    The sporty character of the smart fortwo BRABUS is apparent at first glance. For example, it comes with bright-finish "Monoblock VI" alloy wheels with wide tyres measuring 175/50 R 16 at the front and 225/35 R 17 at the rear, a sports exhaust system with centrally positioned stainless steel tailpipes and a body that has been lowered by ten millimetres. In the interior, cockpit instruments with specially designed dials, BRABUS stainless steel sports pedals and a three-spoke leather steering wheel with shift paddles underline the exclusiveness of this model. The transmission and suspension also have a sporty setup.

     

    The smart fortwo BRABUS Xclusive lives up to its name with additional equipment details such as projection headlamps with titanium coloured surrounds, a front spoiler with enlarged air inlets, striking side skirts and a rear apron painted in the colour of the body.The seats are covered with fine leather and are heated. The leather-effect instrument panel features aluminium-look trim components.

     

    Three-cylinder engine with turbo power: 72 kW/98 bhp and 140 Newton metres of torque

     

    The turbo engine that has been improved in numerous details is the heart of the smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive. From a capacity of one litre the three-cylinder engine now develops 72 kW/98 bhp at 5500 rpm and lends the 780 kilogram (coupé) two-seater remarkable agility. The weight/power ratio is just 7.8 kg/bhp – 24 percent lower than that of the predecessor.

     

    The turbo engine develops maximum torque of 140 Newton metres at 3500 rpm. The BRABUS variants of the smart fortwo sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 km/h. With combined fuel consumption of just 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres the new smart fortwo BRABUS and BRABUS Xclusive are some of the most economical cars in their size and power category. Carbon dioxide emissions stand at just 124 grams per kilometre.

    Daimler's Mercedes Sales Rise 18% on C-Class, Smart

    http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...p;refer=germany

     

    March 4 (Bloomberg) -- Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz Cars division, the world's second-largest maker of luxury vehicles, said sales rose 18 percent last month on demand for new versions of the C-Class sedan and Smart microcar.

     

    February deliveries increased to 96,600 cars and sport- utility vehicles from 82,000 a year earlier, Stuttgart, Germany- based Daimler said in a statement today. Deliveries by the Mercedes-Benz brand gained 13 percent to 87,800 vehicles, while sales at the Smart brand more than doubled to 8,800 cars.

     

    Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche aims to raise the division's earnings as a proportion of sales to at least 10 percent by 2010, rivaling competitor Bayerische Motoren Werke AG in profitability. The Mercedes-Benz brand has eliminated more than 9,000 assembly-line jobs and is reducing the number of parts in models such as the S-Class, its largest sedan.

     

    `` The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class enjoyed continued success in February,'' with the model posting ``very strong sales growth in all regions,'' the company said.

     

    Daimler rose as much as 31 cents, or 0.6 percent, to 55.91 euros in German trading and was up 0.1 percent as of 9:32 a.m. The stock has declined 16 percent this year.

     

    Deliveries of the C-Class sedan and station wagon more than doubled to 29,000 vehicles from 13,700. Sales of the smaller A- Class and B-Class models increased 8 percent to 21,600 units.

     

    U.S., German Sales

     

    Mercedes-Benz brand sales in the U.S. rose 7 percent to a record 18,600 units, driven by the C-Class sedan, the company said. In Germany, sales advanced 22 percent to 23,100 vehicles. In western Europe excluding Germany, deliveries gained 12 percent to 26,900 vehicles, a record.

     

    The Mercedes-Benz Cars division's sales in western Europe rose 22 percent to 57,100 vehicles in February, with the German market recording a 24 percent jump to 25,000. Sales in the U.S. increased 14 percent to 19,700, while deliveries in the Asia- Pacific region advanced 8.5 percent to 11,400. Deliveries in Japan fell 5.6 percent.

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  10. http://auto.lenta.ru/news/2008/03/03/brabus/

     

    Brabus подготовил свои версии Mercedes SLR McLaren и Smart ForTwo

    Тюнинговое ателье Brabus подготовило программы доработок для открытых версий суперкара Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren и городского автомобиля Smart ForTwo. Оба автомобиля, окрашенные в белый цвет, получили аэродинамические обвесы, отдельные элементы которых изготовлены из карбона, усовершенствованную техническую начинку и иное оформление интерьера, выполненное в едином стиле. Дебют этих "заряженных" версий состоится на предстоящем моторшоу в Женеве.

     

    После модернизации мощность 5,5-литрового восьмицилиндрового двигателя с механическим нагнетателем увеличилась на 24 лошадиные силы – до 650 лошадиных сил. По словам представителей немецкого ателье, тюнинговый SLR McLaren с нуля до ста километров в час способен разогнаться за 3,6 секунды и достичь максимальной скорости 337 километров в час.

     

    Базовый трехцилиндровый турбированный мотор Smart ForTwo объемом один литр инженеры Brabus форсировали с 84 до 112 лошадиных сил, однако благодаря каким именно доработкам удалось добиться таких показателей пока не сообщается. В тюнинговой компании отмечают, что до "сотни" автомобиль сможет ускориться за 9,5 секунды, а его максимальная скорость составит 170 километров в час.

     

    Кроме того, обе машины получили иную выпускную систему, регулируемую подвеску и новые колесные диски схожего дизайна. Для SLR McLaren в Brabus предлагают 20-дюймовые диски с покрышками Pirelli или Yokohama размерностью 255/30 на передней оси и 305/25 на задней, а для Smart - 18-дюймовые с шинами шириной 205 миллиметров спереди и 235 миллиметров сзади. Отметим также, что салоны тюнинговых автомобилей обшиты красной кожей и черной алькантарой.

     

    Доработанные Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren и Smart ForTwo в компании Brabus планируют продавать только вместе по цене 699 тысяч евро (более миллиона долларов США).

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    Когда вам, владельцу супер-мерседеса, приходится парковаться в тесных и забитых городских улочках, вы вполне можете пересесть на smart ULTIMATE 112. Этот Смарт покрашен такой же белой краской, как ваш Brabus SLR, крыши двух машин — одинакового цвета и даже в отделке салона использована такая же красная кожа!

     

    Какова стоимость такого комплекта? Brabus предоставляет вам очередную изысканную возможность потратить ?699 000.

     

    smart ULTIMATE 112

    Расширенные колесные арки позволили поставить белые диски BRABUS Monoblock VI с шинами, размерностью 205/35 R 18 спереди и 235/30 R 18 — сзади.

     

    Характеристики доработанного двигателя: 112 л.с. / 82,4 кВт при 5600 об/мин, максимальный крутящий момент — 150 Нм, доступный от 3330 до 3900 об/мин.

     

    Разгон 0–60 км/ч занимает 3,9 секунды, 0–100 км/ч — 9,5 секунд, максимальная скорость ограничена 170 км/ч.

     

    Изысканность подчеркивается интерьером ULTIMATE 112: как в его старшем брате, повсюду особая мягкая красная BRABUS-кожа и черная алькантара.

     

    Система контроля климата и навигационная система являются частью стандартного пакета оборудования.

     

    Источник новости и пресс-релиз (en).

    Фото-галерея.

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