roadster LHD-80
ABOUT ME
Name: Roadster LHD80
0-60: 10.6 Seconds
Top Speed: 108 mph
Power: 80 bhp (60 kW)
Max Torque at RPM: 110/2250-4500
CO2 Emissions: 121g/km
Weight: 790 kg (810 kg coupe)
Released: June 2003
Price: from £12495
Quantity Sold: 200
SOLID COLOURS
Jack Black
Shine Yellow
Spice Red
metalic COLOURS
Champagne Remix
Glance Grey
Star Blue
TRIDION COLOURS
Black on standard car
Silver on coupe
NB: Black tridion was a free option on the coupe, a silver tridion was £175 on the standard car.
INTERIOR
Fabric Sport Seats scribble black or scribble red
In order to stop the market flooding with grey imports, Smart UK sold the LHD version in the UK before the RHD version was ready. You could order a pre-specified car, those available are shown here.
Smart Roadster LHD-80
698cc mid-engine - 3 cylinder suprex turbo - intercooler
Rear wheel drive
Boost pressure to 1 bar
Electronic multipoint fuel injection
Softouch 6-speed automatic gearbox with kick-down
Electronic Stability Control (ESP) with hill start assistance
Antilock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution
Acceleration skid control
Brake Assist
Dual-Circuit Brake System with servo-assistance
Spinline 15” alloy wheels on standard car
Trackline 15” alloy wheels on the coupe
Electronic soft top with removable side bars
Air conditioning standard only on coupe
Center Armrest standard only on the roadster-coupe
Interior trim components in silver on the the roadster-coupe
Central remote locking
Electric Windows
NOTE: These cars did not have power steering and had no radio. The Smart RDS Radio/CD, speakers, and aerial was optional at £315!
Optional Packages
Comfort: Trip computer, rain/light sensor, cruise control
Safety Plus: Front fog lamps, electric adjustable heated door mirrors, side airbags
Sports: Spikeline alloy wheels, 3 spoke leather sports steering wheel with gear change paddles
Leather: Leather heated seats
Lights: Daytime running lights, surround light - automatic interior and exterior lighting when vehicle is locked and unlocked
The “Lights” package is really for countries (like Sweden) that require cars to be driven with the lights on during the day. It’s unlikely to be found on a UK car.
