Smart For Speed Concept

Smart Forspeed Concept

- Rear-mounted 40bhp electric motor
- 0-37mph in 5.5 seconds
- Claimed range of 84 miles on one charge
Smart has pulled the wraps off its futuristic Forspeed convertible at the Geneva Motor Show. It's a zero emissions roadster, powered by a 40bhp electric motor, mounted at the rear of the car. The Forspeed completes Smart's small electric vehicle line-up, which includes a scooter and a bicycle unveiled at last year's Paris Motor Show.
What's all the fuss about?
It may be called the Forspeed, but this Smart is unlikely to set any speed records. That said, it has a 7bhp overboost feature if you need a bit more shove, and has a claimed range of 84 miles from a single charge.
The interior has a minimalist design that supposedly apes the look of a motorboat with individual binnacles in front of the driver and the passenger. There's also a smartphone unit in front of the passenger that can be rotated to face the driver.

Smart Forspeed Concept

Any new technology? Aside from the electric motor, there's nothing too advanced about the Forspeed. It's more of a design exercise and another car to round-up Smart's electric vehicle onslaught.
There are a few more cosmetic touches like leather door pulls and a leather trimmed steering wheel and gear knob, but the Forspeed is hardly revolutionary.
Estimated release date: Not likely
Estimated cost: Priceless

Smart Forspeed Concept

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