Beschreibung
The radical Crossblade was first shown as a concept in 2001 and then made its launch as a limited-production model at the Geneva show in 2002. Its introduction created such hysteria that Smart built a limited run of less than 2, 000 individually numbered cars. Described as 'an open leisure car uncompromisingly designed for blue skies and high spirit', the concept had no roof, doors, or windshield and it was more like a beach buggy.
The Smart Crossblade was designed to give a feeling of freedom to the driver and passenger alike and was described as a "motorcycle on four wheels," for a true "wind-in-your-hair" driving experience. This is one vehicle weighing around 1600 lbs, and powered by a Brabus-tuned engine, developing 71 hp from its 600 cc engine that can only be described as truly topless. Crossblade drivers sit under the open sky, and a narrow, transparent wind deflector is all that stands in front of the cockpit area. The TRIDION safety cell, which is reinforced with numerous high-strength panels, has sturdy steel safety bars at the sides instead of doors.
The Smart Crossblade turns heads at every corner. Five inches longer and three inches wider than the Smart Cabrio, the Crossblade is still small enough to park in the smallest of spaces.
The Crossblade is a unique car. The Crossblade is sure to be a collector's item.
We have bought ours in 2005 in the UK and took it straight away to the South of France where my wife and I had immense pleasure driving it to visit places in the countryside, had great time going to see our friends, spent a fantastic time driving it on the small, sinuous roads of Corsica.
It is now time to let her go!
The Crossblade is fitted with the following equipment:
ACTIVE SAFETY & CHASSIS
- ABS Anti-Lock Braking System - Electronic traction and stability control - Passive safety - TRIDION safety cell - SRS full-size dual airbag - Seatbelt tensioner with belt-force limiter - Integral safety seats with belt guidance - Roll bar
EXTERIOR
- Body panels in Jet black (exclusively used for the Crossblade) - Metal radiator grille - Front/ rear wheel arches - Matte titanium-colour TRIDION safety cover - Fog lights (rear) - High-mounted stop lights - Twin-section tailgate - 3-spoke aluminium wheels (available only in the Crossblade) - Emblem with serial number
INTERIOR
- Colour: Fire red + black (water-repellent plastic) - Foldable passenger seat - Leather steering wheel and shift knob - Special cup holders (available only in the Crossblade) - Special decorative trim (available only in the Crossblade) - Single-piece plastic floor panel - Waterproof instrument cluster
FUNCTIONS
- Front wind deflectors - Side safety bars with cushioned pads (with gas-operated dampers) - Waterproof luggage compartment - Nylon tonneau cover - Antenna integrated in Luggage cover - Lockable drawer under driver's seat - Seat belt warning - Remote controlled central lock - Immobiliser - Tyre repair kit
