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Smart cars: What's new for 2008

US gets a new version of the Fortwo

By Aaron Gold, About.com

2008 Smart Fortwo front-left view

2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe

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Fortwo: After years of speculation and rumor, the Smart is officially coming to the US. America gets the Fortwo Coupe (in Pure and Passion trim levels) as well as the Fortwo Cabriolet. Power comes from a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine and 5-speed self-shifting sequential transmission that powers the rear wheels from its cubbyhole under the trunk floor.

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