Rare & Performance Smart Cars
Smart created far more than a tiny city car. This UK-focused hub covers the company’s most unusual, sporting and collectible models, with model history, specifications, common problems and practical buying advice.
Smart City-Coupé & Fortwo 450
The original two-seat Smart that reached Britain in 2000. Learn about UK versions, 599cc and 698cc turbo engines, oil use, automated gearbox faults, leaks and the best cars to buy.
Smart Crossblade
The roofless, windscreen-free 2002 limited edition. Learn how to verify one of the 2,000 numbered cars and inspect its 599cc turbo mechanicals and unique body parts.
Smart Forfour Brabus
A 177PS turbocharged five-door hot hatch sold briefly in Britain. The guide covers genuine BRABUS identity, boost, clutch, corrosion and scarce model-specific parts.
Smart Forfour Brabus 453
The rear-engined second-generation Forfour in its quickest 109hp BRABUS form. Check UK specifications, service history, twin-clutch gearbox behaviour, turbo health and model-specific trim.
Smart Fortwo Brabus 450
The original rear-engined city car in official BRABUS form. Find the right specification and check oil use, turbo, clutch actuator, SAM electronics and factory parts.
Smart Fortwo Brabus 451
The faster second-generation Fortwo combined a 98hp turbo engine with distinctive BRABUS equipment. Our guide covers UK history, genuine specification, clutch and gearbox wear, leaks and turbo faults.
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive 451
One of Britain’s most distinctive early production EVs. Understand its UK history, battery health, charging equipment, range, heater performance and the checks needed before buying.
Smart Roadster & Roadster Coupé
Light, rear-engined and unlike any conventional sports car. Our UK guide focuses on water leaks, SAM faults, roof operation, gearbox health and buying the best version.
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Smart Fortwo Brabus 450: UK History, Common Problems and Buying Guide
Smart Fortwo Brabus 451: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
Smart Forfour Brabus 453: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide
Smart Forfour Brabus: UK History, Specifications, Common Problems and Buying Guide