While this isn't really about the Smart Fortwo, it is about an idea of using Smart Fortwo parts in creating the Siva S160 Spyder using parts from a Smart Fortwo. It seems Sceadu is trying to bring back the Siva S160 Spyder.
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Back in the late 60's and early 70's there was a gifted British designer named Neville Trickett. He was a prolific designer of some wonderfully unique vehicles.
I was lucky enough to come across one of his Siva S160 Spyders a couple of years ago. I bought it from the original owner who had seen it at the 1973 London Auto Show, and then bought it on the spot.As time goes on, I will document the details of this car. We are also considering asking Mr Trickett if he would be interested in bringing this design back to life.'
I think it looks really neat.
The reason I posted / blogged about it here is I was wondering if one could use the engine and transmission from a Smart Fortwo in creating it. It seems like a lightweight vehicle (from what I have seen of it or read). If they could put the engine in an airplane or other vehicle, why not this one? I think it could do well . I have driven a Smart Fortwo (first a 2008 then a 2012) since 2008. It handles quite well. The Fortwo is tall and short and narrow. With this being shorter and (maybe) wider, one could go a little faster?