Smart forspeed, electric concept prepared for the Geneva Motor Show

Smart Geneva presents an unconventional concept, "forspeed combines contemporary urban mobility with the fun factor, typical of the smart brand. Vehicle has an electric motor and a Li-Ion battery that gives them a range of 135 km.

The two-seater has no roof or side windows, but instead have a windscreen, wind deflector in place, in the style of classic aircraft, which has integrated photovoltaic cells. The result is an incomparable driving experience and its design provides the first details about how you show new generation smart fortwo, which will be launched in 2013-2014.

Smart forspeed is a completely new interpretation of driving pleasure in electric mode: it has a gorgeous design with a powerful propulsion system and, of course, has zero emissions. If you put smart forspeed with ebike, electric smart fortwo escooter and you will see that all the variations created smart electric propulsion - demonstrating that smart is not only a practical city car but also a great idea, "said Annette Winkler, director of smart company.

Smart forspeed accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 120 km / h. A 30 kW/40 hp electric motor is installed behind the vehicle and provides an immediate response from the very start. Pressing a button located on the center console to activate the boost function that provides extra 5 kW of power for a short period of time, ideal for overtaking maneuvers, for example.

Smart forspeed takes power from a Li-ion battery with a capacity of 16.5 kWh that can be recharged from a normal outlet. With the battery fully charged, the vehicle has a range of 135 km. Fast Charging from 0 to 80% takes 45 minutes.

Smart design study will be presented forspeed public world premiere at the Geneva Auto Show, open from 3 to 13 March 2011.

Source: http://www.smartusa.com/

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