The Brabus unveiled the Ultimate R, a tuning package based on the Smart Fortwo at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week. Brabus is developing the car with the motto of giving it a carbon fiber, racing looks and power.
Three-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 112 hp (110 bhp) / 82.4 kW at 5,750 rpm and contributes to the ultimate city sports car’s agility as does its sports suspension with high-performance tires up to size 235/30 R 18 on the rear axle.
The torque produced is 150Nm (111 lb-ft), The racing-look exterior of the car features a special ‘gun metal’ paint job and carbon fiber components. Sport seats upholstered with Alcantara provide firm support for driver and passenger.
Transmission in the BRABUS special model are shorter than in the production car. Gears can be shifted either automatically or with Formula One-type shift paddles on the ergonomically shaped BRABUS sport steering wheel with a diameter of just 32 centimeters (12.6 inches).
The Ultimate R accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in just 3.9 seconds and reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) after just 9.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h (106 mph). Black-painted BRABUS Monoblock VI double-spoke wheels are mounted on the front axle in size 7Jx18 with size 205/35 R 18 high-performance tires. On the rear axle size 8.5Jx18 wheels with size 235/30 R18 tires provide maximum traction.
The height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over sport suspension lowers the ride height of the ULTIMATE R by some 30 millimeters (1.2 inches). Firmer gas-pressure shocks further contribute to the car’s agile handling with great safety reserves.
A climate control system, radio and navigation system are also part of the two-seater’s standard equipment. The Ultimate R is available as a coupe and as a convertible.
