smart · 2002–2005

Smart Roadster

The Smart Roadster (W452) is a two-door, two-seater sports car classified in the S-segment in Europe. It was first introduced in 2002 by Smart GmbH. The Roadster and its variant, the Roadster Coupé, enjoyed mostly successful sales during their production run. In total, approximately 43,091 units were produced before the model was discontinued in November 2005. The final Smart Roadster built now resides in the Mercedes-Benz Museum. 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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Specifications

name: Smart Roadster
Manufacturer: Smart GmbH
Production: August 2002 – November 2005, 43,091 made
Assembly: France: Hambach (Smartville)
Class: Sports car (S)
Body style: 2-door roadster (Roadster), 2-door fastback coupe (Roadster Coupe)
Engine: 698 cc M160 turbo I3 (petrol)
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Layout: Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Wheelbase: 2360 mm
Length: 3427 mm
Width: 1615 mm
Height: 1192 mm
Kerb weight: 790 kg (roadster), 815 kg (coupe)
Related: Smart Fortwo
Designer: Volker Leutz