With the current generation smart fortwo reaching the end of its life, smart is giving a bright send off when the “edition red” debuts at the Paris Motor Show. The “edition red” is covered in “intensive red” paint, with the interior receiving its share of red. Elaborately stitched Leather and Alcantara seats and aluminum pedals finish off the interior and air conditioning and an MP3-ready audio system make the tiny cabin a little better place to be in.

The “edition red” is more than just sporty looking with a BRABUS engine delivering 75-hp to go with 16-inch wheels, a front spoiler, and a sport muffler.

The edition red will be available in coupe and cabrio bodystyles and smart says that the current generation model is practically sold out. The next-generation fortwo will debut in the spring.

Full press release after the jump.

## Source: DaimlerChrysler ##

PRESS RELEASE:

smart fortwo edition red at the Paris Motor Show: smart fortwo as good as sold out
Böblingen, Aug 30, 2006
Before the fortwo successor model becomes available in the spring of 2007, the smart fortwo edition red will be offered for sale as a final special model to mark the phase-out of the current model. The sporty two-seater will be exhibited at the Paris Motor Show (28 September – 08 October 2006).

The current smart fortwo model is already as good as sold out and it has achieved cult status within a very short space of time. Due to the high demand, production in Hambach, France, was increased once more at the beginning of this year. More than 750,000 vehicles have been delivered to customers since the market launch in October 1998.

The smart fortwo edition red is just as sporty as it looks: the BRABUS engine has a power output of 55 kW (75 bhp). 16 inch alloy wheels, a front spoiler and sports rear muffler further underline the sporty appearance. And as the name says, the tridion safety cell and bodypanels are painted in “intensive red”.

Leather and Alcantara with elaborately stitched seams dominate in the interior of the smart fortwo edition red. Special contrast components in “intensive red” and aluminium pedals add to the exclusive look. Air conditioning and an audio system with an MP3 interface are also part of the package. The smart fortwo edition red is available as a coupé or a cabrio and costs € 20,995 and € 23,695 respectively.

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