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Automotive News Europe, June, 2005 by Weernink, Wim Oude
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Byline: Wim Oude Weernink
The original two-seat Smart ForTwo minicar, which will get a successor model by 2007, will be at the heart of Smart's new growth strategy.
The new model, which insiders say will be slightly longer, will use the same platform architecture as the current model, said Smart boss Ulrich Walker.
Further cost savings will be achieved by using a new Mitsubishi-sourced three-cylinder gasoline engine. The diesel engine will remain unchanged.
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A hint of the new ForTwo's design is expected to be given in a concept model at the Frankfurt IAA in September. ...
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