The first, and possibly
the only, thing you need to know about the new Smart Fortwo Brabus Ultimate 125
is just how much it costs: € 49,980 (US$ 52,800) for the Coupe and € 52,800
(US$ 55,800) for the Cabriolet in Germany.
If you are wondering who in their
right mind would spend so much money for so little fun, somehow,
Brabus has been able to sell these very limited and comically expensive special
editions since 2004 starting with the Ultimate 101 and continuing with the
ULTIMATE 112, ULTIMATE R, ULTIMATE style and ULTIMATE 120.
The number in the new Brabus Smart Fortwo’s name
reflects both the upped output of the miniscule 0.9-liter three-cylinder engine
at 125 PS and the amount of cars that will be produced for the limited
series.
All Ultimate 125s are painted in a special bright
turquois hue called Blu Glauco and come fitted with a wide-body kit sporting
flared fenders, front apron, rear diffuser and big 18-inch wheels shod in
205/35 R 18 high-performance tires front and 235/30 R18 at the rear.
Inside, beyond ticking every available extra on the
ForTwo catalogue, the Ultimate 125 gets dressed in turquoise leather, including
the dashboard and parts of the door panels and steering wheel, with the same
color applied to various trimmings. Illuminated scuff-plates, stainless steel
pedals and velour floor mats are also included.
While Brabus says that the fastest Smart Fortwo of
them all is “a supercar with an output of 125 PS ” we would
strongly advise going up against anything faster than a stock Fiat 500, given
the 0-100 km/h time of 9.2 seconds and the –ahem- electronically limited
top speed of 175 km/h.
The Brabus Smart Fortwo Ultimate 125 will have its
debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
