| Smart Forspeed | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Smart Forspeed at Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Concept Car |
| Manufacturer | Smart (marque) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Rear-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Rear-mounted, 30kW, electric motor |
The Smart Forspeed is a concept car first shown to the public at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show by the Smart division of Daimler AG.
It is a two-seater electric roadster, powered by a rear-mounted 40 bhp (30 kW; 41 PS) electric motor with a 7 bhp (5 kW; 7 PS) overboost function. The electric motor draws power from a 16.5 kWh lithium-ion power cell[1] and the Forspeed has a claimed a maximum range of 84 miles (135.2 km), and a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h).[2]
Charging of the power cell is by a 220 volt port which is located between the rear light clusters, and can be charged to 80% in 45 minutes. The design of the Forspeed includes solar cells incorporated into the wind deflector.
- ^ "Smart Forspeed concept (2011) at 2011 Geneva motor show". Car. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
- ^ "Geneva motor show 2011: Smart Forspeed concept". Autocar. 1 March 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2013.