Performance and Handling Under the hood, the Brabus Smart 1 packs a punch with its 428 horsepower electric powertrain. This immense power output propels the car to incredible speeds, leaving ...

Under the bonnet, there is a 4.5-litre biturbo V8 mated to an electric motor to produce 985bhp and up to 1,820Nm of torque.

However, Brabus also offers a 21-inch version of the same ten-spoke design in the “Platinum Edition” spec. The new shoes are nicely combined with sports springs, bringing the smart #1 closer ...

Smart isn't selling cars in the U.S. anymore, making this a rare opportunity. But is that incentive enough to drop $9,800 on a city car in the land of giant SUVs and pickup trucks?

Brabus hasn't said anything about the Benjamins of its latest project. However, we reckon we will soon find this modified smart #1 listed for grabs on the tuner's official website, likely with a ...

smart and Brabus didn’t reveal when the vehicle will hit the market, offering just a preliminary view. Check out images of the forthcoming smart #1 Brabus above.

Brabus could've called it a day at upgrading the car's exterior. After all, it is a mainstream all-quiet crossover. So, we wouldn't have been upset if it did not have a modified cockpit.

The car uses the same 8.0-inch infotainment system as other Smart Fortwo models, complete with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Brabus hasn’t many changes to the car’s powertrain.

The diminutive electric car will be available in both rear-drive- and all-wheel-drive versions, the latter with Brabus branding. On sale in Europe and China next year, the Smart #1 won’t come to US.

Externally, the superfast Smart looks much like a roadster-coupe in sporty Brabus livery. The polished, twelve-spoke aluminum wheels are shod with 205/40R-17 and 225/35R-17 Michelin Pilot Sports.

In a car weighing just 852kg (1,878 lb), this makes a significant difference. Whereas the standard car takes 11.2 sec. to reach 60 mph from rest, the Brabus achieves the same feat in 9.8 sec .and ...