2003 Smart Fortwo | 2021 Daytona Turkey Rod Run

That’s a 2003 Smart Fortwo that was at the 2021 Daytona Turkey Rod Run. The Smart Fortwo is a microcar that’s been in production since 1998. This is from the first generation, which was made between 1998 and 2007. The engine is a 0.7 liter straight-3 that produces 50 horsepower and 59 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 6-speed semiautomatic. This car does 0-62 mph in 18.3 seconds and has a top speed of 84 mph. This car weighs 1,610 pounds since the chassis is unitary steel.

From the Archive: 2007 ZENN LSV | 2013 Zephyrhills Fall AutoFest

That’s a 2007 ZENN LSV that was at the 2013 Zephyrhills Fall AutoFest. The ZENN LSV is an electric microcar from Canada that was made between 2006 and 2010, and only 500 were built. This car is powered by six 12-volt lead-acid gel batteries that produce a total of 30 horsepower and 43 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 1-speed fixed gear. This car has a top speed of 25 mph. This car weighs 1,200 pounds since the chassis is made of aluminum, and the body panels are made of ABS plastic.

1962 BMW Isetta 300 | Streetside Classics Tampa (October 2020)

That’s a ’62 BMW Isetta 300 that was at Streetside Classics Tampa in October of 2020. The BMW Isetta is a subcompact that was made between 1955 and 1962. The engine is a 0.3 liter single cylinder engine that produces 13 horsepower and 14 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed manual. This car has a top speed of 54 mph. This car weighs 1,323 pounds.

From the Archive: 1957 BMW Isetta | 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach

That’s a ’57 BMW Isetta that was at the 2013 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The BMW Isetta is a subcompact that was made between 1955 and 1962. The engine is a 0.3 liter single cylinder engine that produces 13 horsepower and 14 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed manual. This car has a top speed of 54 mph. This car weighs 1,323 pounds. This Isetta sold for $22,000.

Car of the Day 11/20/18

Today’s car of the day is this Smart ForTwo that was at the 2013 Daytona Spring Show. The Smart ForTwo is a subcompact that’s been in production since 1998. This is from the second generation (W451), which was made between 2007 and 2014. The engine is a 1 liter Mitsubishi 3B2 straight-4 that produces 70 horsepower and 68 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 5-speed automatic. This car does 0-60 mph in 10.7 seconds and has a top speed of 90 mph.

Car of the Day 8/22/18

Today’s car of the day is this ’57 BMW Isetta Convertible that was at the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Auction in Palm Beach. The BMW Isetta is a subcompact that was made between 1955 and 1962. The engine is a 0.3 liter single cylinder engine that produces 13 horsepower and 14 pound-feet of torque. The transmission is a 4-speed manual. This car has a top speed of 54 mph. This car weighs 1,323 pounds. This Isetta sold for $57,200.