BMW announced last week that the MINI range is going to have start-stop technology standard on all of its models. Now comes word that the Smart ForTwo will also have similar technology when it debuts later this year.
The technology stops the motor when the car is at a stand still and restarts the motor when the accelerator is pushed down. This can save a considerable amount of gas in major cities where drivers spend a lot of time stuck at stop lights and in traffic.
The ForTwo with the start-stop technology will feature a 1.0L engine that produces 71 horsepower.
The automaker is supposedly also working on a hybrid concept version of the ForTwo that will be unveiled later this year.
Full Story: Motor Authority
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Comments (4)
Hey now I know what happened to my lawnmower that got stolen....give it back guys !!!!!
Posted by Peanut | June 3, 2007 6:00 PM
Posted on June 3, 2007 18:00
You can laugh now, but these are really great cars. Gas is already equivelant to $7.89 per gallon here! And when the gasoline in your part of the world reaches 4 - 6 or 8 dollars per gallon, whos laughing then?
Posted by Mandae | October 30, 2007 7:52 AM
Posted on October 30, 2007 07:52
I'll be laughing when you wreck this thing because you can't hit the brakes in time.
Posted by Tommy Boy | January 30, 2008 4:05 PM
Posted on January 30, 2008 16:05
"I'll be laughing when you wreck this thing because you can't hit the brakes in time."
Are you a midget? I'm only 5'9" and I can reach the peddles of my 2008 Smart Fortwo with ease. If your legs are too short, perhaps try getting peddle extensions.
Posted by 2008 Smart Driver | July 8, 2008 12:59 PM
Posted on July 8, 2008 12:59