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Smart Adds a Brabus Sport Package to its Lineup

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Smart Adds a Brabus Sport Package to its Lineup

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package (Credit: © Smart)

Brabus is making its way back into the U.S.-spec Smart lineup in a big way for the 2017 model year with its new Sport package for the fortwo.

This package isn’t one of those that just adds a few aesthetic bits to the tiny fortwo coupe and cabrio. Instead, this package actually makes the fortwo perform a tad better thanks to its updated suspension. This system lowers the ride height by 0.4 inches and includes a stiffer anti-roll bar and Brabus-tuned dampers. Also included in this package are new Monoblock IX wheels sized 16 inches up front and 17 inches out back. Wrapped around these wheels are 185/50R16 tires up front and 205/40R17 tires out back.

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package (Credit: © Smart)

In addition to the handling updates, there are a few visual touches. On the outside, this kit adds Brabus wheel center caps, a matte-gray rear diffusor, and body-color Brabus front spoiler and rear apron. Inside, the Brabus Sport Package adds a three-spoke sport steering wheel, Brabus logos on the gear shifter and handbrake, brushed stainless-steel pedals with rubber grips, and steering-wheel-mounted shifter paddles on models equipped with the twinamic transmission.

Sadly, there are no updates to the fortwo’s 0.9-liter three-cylinder engine. This means that despite its more aggressive look and extra handling capabilities, it still produces just 89 horsepower and 100 pound-feet of torque, and takes more than 10 seconds to reach highway speeds.

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package

2017 smart fortwo with BRABUS Sport Package (Credit: © Smart)

This package will be available starting in the fall of 2016 on all fortwo coupe and cabrio models. Surprisingly, it will also be quite affordable at just $1,900.

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