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Tiny engine for a tiny car

2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet

2011 Smart Forrtwo engine compartment

2011 Smart Forrtwo engine compartment

Photo © Aaron Gold

Fortwo's Mitsubishi-sourced 1-liter 3-cylinder engine is mounted under the trunk floor and drives the rear wheels.

Read more: 2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet review

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