smart fortwo BRABUS Electric Drive Unveiled in Geneva

smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive at Geneva

By Thami Masemola
March 5, 2009 11:12 PM
Filed Under: Electric Vehicle, Geneva Motor Show, German, Smart, Tuners

Even the craftiest tuning firms in the world cannot seem to escape the obligations thrust on them by the environment. BRABUS is one such tuner who has ackowledged this paradigm shift. Previously we've seen BRABUS wave their wand over the Tesla Roadster EV and now at the Geneva Motor Show this respected tuning firm exhibits another small step towards eco-friendliness with a dash of city driving fun.

Already performing viability tests in London, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Milan and Pisa, the smart fortwo electric drive starts production towards the end of the year with lithium-ion batteries supplied by Tesla Motors. So, it's no surprise well known Mercedes Group tuner BRABUS is already pitching a styling package.

Smart cars are already quiet by design so BRABUS saw it fit to reintroduce an engineered sound effect for the car not only to help alert pedestrians of its impending arrival as they approach but also to please the occupants.

A sport suspension is installed, so are BRABUS Monoblock VII split six-spoke alloy wheels, leather and cloth fabrics in green and white colours. The open-air design of the cabriolet soft-top smart lends itself to those extra feelings of clean outdoor driving.

No dates were given but BRABUS is definitely planning on putting this little greenie into the production line some time in the future.

Source: Daimler

Press Release (Click to expand)

smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive: Exclusive, innovative and environmentally friendly

* Exclusive show car with electric drive
* Top model with superior style

Environmental friendliness does not mean making sacrifices. The smart fortwo with its high quality equipment proves that a car that makes environmental sense can also have charm and be fun to drive - otherwise the innovative two-seater would never have attained its popular status.
smart-BRABUS takes the smart fortwo to an even higher level.

In Genevaa near-series smart-BRABUS show car featuring electric drive and a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery will celebrate its world premiere. Here, ecology and a feast for the senses go hand in hand. The light and airy design of the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive coupled with fine natural materials demonstrate harmony with the environment and at the same time elevate the pleasure of owning and driving such a high quality custom-tailored vehicle to an even higher level.

Exclusive matt green paintwork gives the vehicle a very elegant and trendy appearance. A white cabriolet soft top and LED daytime driving lights round off the harmonious appearance of the exterior. The matching interior features leather and fabrics in the colours green and white.

The sports suspension with BRABUS "Monoblock VII" alloy wheels in a five double-spoke design and matt white exterior and interior applications convey a sporty and functional impression. For reasons of active safety the smart fortwo BRABUS electric drive is additionally equipped with a BRABUS sound generator which generates a sound specially developed for the smart electric drive via the power output.

The show car provides a look ahead at the series production. And as with all smarts to date, a smart-BRABUS variant will have a firm place here.