About this car
The Smart Roadster was a compact two-seater sports car produced by Smart GmbH between 2003 and 2005. With a rear-mounted 698cc turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and a weight of just 790 kg, it was designed to deliver a pure, minimalist driving experience reminiscent of classic British roadsters. Available in multiple variants, including the sportier Brabus editions, power ranged from 61 hp to 101 hp.
Despite its striking design and clever engineering, the Smart Roadster failed commercially. High production costs, quality issues (such as water leaks and electrical faults), and warranty expenses led to substantial financial losses—reportedly over €3,000 per unit. As a result, production ended prematurely in late 2005 after about 43,000 units were sold.
Today, the Roadster enjoys cult status among enthusiasts and collectors, appreciated for its unique styling, fun handling, and rarity on the modern road.
Trim Levels/Versions
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| 2003 | 2003 MCC smart roadster-coupé V6 | Petrol | Coupé | UNK | 0 | 0 | - |
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| 2004 | 2004 MCC smart roadster-coupé BRABUS | Petrol | Coupé | 0 | 0 | - |
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| 2002 | 2002 MCC smart roadster-coupé | Petrol | Coupé | UNK | 0 | 0 | 175 km/h |
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| 2002 | 2002 MCC smart roadster | Petrol | Convertible/Cabrio/Cabriolet | 0 | 0 | - |
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Engines
3| Id.Engine | 698 cc | 698 cc | 1396 cc |
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| Kind of Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
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| Cylinders Configuration | Straight/Inline Engine | Straight/Inline Engine | V Engine |
| Displacement | 698 cc | 698 cc | 1396 cc |
| Cylinders number | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Battery: 0-80% Charge time | |||
| Torque | 110 N-m | 130 N-m | 220 N-m |
| Torque @ r.p.m. | 3000 rpm | 2500-5300 rpm | 2250-4500 rpm |
| Cylinders angle | 60 | ||
| Maximum Power (HP) | 80 hp | 99 hp | 167 hp |
| Power (PS) | 81 ps | 100 ps | 169 ps |
| Power kW | 60 kW | 74 kW | 125 kW |
| Power @ rounds per minute | 5250 rpm | 5600 rpm | 5550 rpm |
| Bore | 66.5 mm | 66.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Stroke | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Valve Train | Single overhead camshaft SOHC | Single overhead camshaft SOHC | Single overhead camshaft SOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | 9:1 |
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| Fuel System | mpfi | mpfi | mpfi |
| Coolant | Water | Water | Water |
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Car body variants
2 COU CVT| Variants | #COU | #COU | #COU | #CVT |
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| Body style | Coupé | Coupé | Coupé | Convertible/Cabrio/Cabriolet |
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| Wheelbase | 2360 mm | 2360 mm | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
| Lenght | 3427 mm | 3427 mm | 3427 mm | 3427 mm |
| Width | 1615 mm | 1615 mm | 1615 mm | 1615 mm |
| Height | 1207 mm | 1192 mm | 1192 mm | 1192 mm |
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| Wheel Drive | ||||
| Engine Location | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
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| Track Tread (front) | 1365 mm | 1357 mm | 1357 mm | 1357 mm |
| Track Tread (rear) | 1402 mm | 1392 mm | 1392 mm | 1392 mm |
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| Weight distribution (FRONT) | ||||
| Engine Alignment | Transverse | |||
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