Smart fortwo Cabrio

2000 – 2004 Convertible Germany

The Smart fortwo Cabrio is a convertible built from 2000 to 2004. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 40 to 75 hp. The most economical version uses just 3.4 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 730 kg.

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Body styleConvertible

Production2000 – 2004

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

fortwo 1998 – 2002

Key specifications (range)

Power40 – 75 hp

0–100 km/h12.3 – 20.8 s

Top speed135 – 150 km/h

Fuel economy3.4 – 5.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
0.8L CDi 6AT FWD (40 HP) 0.8 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	20.8 s	135	6-speed automatic
0.8L CDi 6MT FWD (40 HP) 0.8 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	19.8 s	135	6-speed manual
0.6L 6AT FWD (55 HP) 0.6 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	55 hp	17.2 s	135	6-speed automatic
0.7L 6AT FWD (61 HP) 0.7 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	61 hp	15.5 s	135	6-speed automatic
0.7L 6AT FWD (75 HP) 0.7 L · 3 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.3 s	150	6-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 799 cm3 (49 ci)
Power: 29.4 KW @ 4200 RPM40 HP @ 4200 RPM39 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 20.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length: 98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width: 59.6 in (1514 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1609 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2183 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 90 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 799 cm3 (49 ci)
Power: 29.4 KW @ 4200 RPM40 HP @ 4200 RPM39 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 1800–2800 RPM100 Nm @ 1800–2800 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 19.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length: 98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width: 59.6 in (1514 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1609 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2183 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 75.9 mpg US (3.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 90 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 599 cm3 (37 ci)
Power: 40.4 KW @ 5250 RPM55 HP @ 5250 RPM54 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 59 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM80 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length: 98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width: 59.6 in (1514 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1609 lbs (730 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2183 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 115 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 698 cm3 (43 ci)
Power: 45 KW @ 5250 RPM61 HP @ 5250 RPM60 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 2000–4000 RPM95 Nm @ 2000–4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length: 98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width: 59.6 in (1514 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1631 lbs (740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2183 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined: 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 113 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 698 cm3 (43 ci)
Power: 55.2 KW @ 5250 RPM75 HP @ 5250 RPM74 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque: 81 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM110 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 8.7 gallons (32.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 145/65 R15 || 175/55 R15

Dimensions

Length: 98.4 in (2499 mm)
Width: 59.6 in (1514 mm)
Height: 61 in (1549 mm)
Front/rear Track: 50.1/53.3 in (1,273/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase: 71.3 in (1811 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.2 in (132 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.3 cuFT (150 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1631 lbs (740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2183 lbs (990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)

Length2,499 mm

Width1,514 mm

Height1,549 mm

Wheelbase1,811 mm

Curb weight730 – 740 kg

Torque80 – 110 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.