Cute and Cuddly smart Gets Racy
Behold the world's most powerful smart. The forfour (deliberately lowercase) Brabus concept is a full-out racing conversion of
the compact forfour, which was shown at this year's Essen tuning show in Germany. It's surprising to see such a conversion concept from a firm that, for the better part produces the world's smallest cars, powered by puttering little diesels that generate two-figure output levels. By comparison, this one's a screamer.
In any respect, the forfour Brabus concept provides an imaginative answer to the question, "What would a smart look like as a racing car?" Brabus, the official tuner for smart vehicles, was in charge of creating this maniacal concept. The German tuner firm was serious
about it being a strict competition vehicle, so therefore everything about this one is completely functional and relating to performance.
Corresponding to its mechanical changes (which we will discuss later), the exterior has been modified, suitably. A purpose-designed front skirt and rear, roof-mounted spoiler aim - and succeed - in creating negative lift. Underneath, and hidden from view, the forfour's innards have been covered by aerodynamic aluminum plates which form a diffuser that pokes out from behind the rear bumper. The engine's additional demands for oxygen are met through a monstrous, offset hood scoop that creates a direct-feed to the air intake.
Behold the world's most powerful smart. The forfour (deliberately lowercase) Brabus concept is a full-out racing conversion of
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| Behold the world's most powerful smart. (Photo: Smart Canada) |
In any respect, the forfour Brabus concept provides an imaginative answer to the question, "What would a smart look like as a racing car?" Brabus, the official tuner for smart vehicles, was in charge of creating this maniacal concept. The German tuner firm was serious
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| The German tuner firm was serious about it being a strict competition vehicle. (Photo: Smart Canada) |
Corresponding to its mechanical changes (which we will discuss later), the exterior has been modified, suitably. A purpose-designed front skirt and rear, roof-mounted spoiler aim - and succeed - in creating negative lift. Underneath, and hidden from view, the forfour's innards have been covered by aerodynamic aluminum plates which form a diffuser that pokes out from behind the rear bumper. The engine's additional demands for oxygen are met through a monstrous, offset hood scoop that creates a direct-feed to the air intake.