You know a car is headed for greatness when German tuning haus, Brabus, starts messing with its internals. Ok, so maybe Brabus just considered the Smart a really tiny Mercedes, and maybe there's not a whole hell of a lot you can do with a three-cylinder engine. Still, the 101hp motor pulls the little scooter with the ferocity of a really ferocious lawn mower. (A really ferocious lawn mower that can kick your ass, Jack!) Plus, it's got fat tires and a sport-tuned suspension that gives it a track wider than any Geo Metro faker. Man, if they ever import these things to the US, we'll be tooling around NYC like Richard Pryor in "The Toy" in no time. (The birthday party scene, you remember.)
Brabus Ultimate 101: The Ultimate smart fortwo Cabriolet with 101 hp / 74 kW [Tuning News]
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