As more information about the resurgence of AC comes to light, our excitement grows two-fold. This update, however, left us a little cold, as we expected a slightly more radical styling departure from the old SMART Roadster.
Nonetheless, Project Kimber will be producing some variant of the above two-seater, available in both hardtop and convertible form. Overall, the design is a dead ringer for the model forming its basis, but a few small tweaks in the headlights, grill and rear haunches make it distinct. With Gordon Murray and the rest of the team plotting and planning, we're going to keep on praying at the altar of the Gearhead God that somehow this new AC will find its way stateside. Check the 'related links' below for our previous coverage.
[Source: Auto Express]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
GoldenEye @ Oct 9th 2006 11:23AM
Now that looks good. A euro design really comes together!
anthem @ Oct 9th 2006 11:41AM
Looks like the unwanted offspring of a TVR Cerbera and a Renault Clio.
PJ @ Oct 9th 2006 12:13PM
Please, tell me they've canned the sequential manual for a true 6-speed?
Regarding the Gearhead God, that's "altar," not "alter." Couldn't resist.
Olivier @ Oct 9th 2006 1:41PM
Pleeeeaaaaaaassee give it the Toyota 1.8 VVTi 190bhp engine (like the Elise 111R), give it some AC, a decent stereo, a hardtop and make it available in Black and I'll put the check in the mail right away.
Damon Lavrinc @ Oct 9th 2006 2:44PM
PJ - YES! They will be dropping the sequential 6-speed for a manual. Forgot to add that in the post. As for spelling, 3 AM writings always suffer from a few grammatical fatalities. Thanks.
Ebm14 @ Oct 9th 2006 10:40PM
I hope they use better materials for this car and not the cheap stuff as seen on other smarts. Americans want something with glamor, nostalgia, safe and fun!
Bill Maher is an Idiot @ Oct 10th 2006 12:18AM
Ugh.
Fran @ Oct 10th 2006 6:38AM
Oh Yes, I have a smart Roadster at the moment and I would trade in for this. Don't worry about what engine is in it, size isn't everything, anyone that has driven a smart knows this! Nice to see another British sports car!!!!