Fortwo 451 · 2007–2014

Smart Fortwo 1.0 Turbo Fortwo 451 · 84 hp (2007 to 2014)

The Smart Fortwo 1.0 Turbo of the Fortwo 451 generation uses the 3B21T 1.0 Turbo petrol engine with 84 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 84 PS / 62 kW
Displacement: 999 cm³
Cylinders: 3
Engine code: 3B21T 1.0 Turbo
Period covered: 2007–2014
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

84 hp (62 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 2007 to 2014.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

MB 229.3 / MB 229.5 / Renault RN0700 / RN0710 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Smart Fortwo 1.0 Turbo Fortwo 451?

The 3B21T 1.0 Turbo petrol engine (999 cc), 84 hp (62 kW).

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Which oil for the Smart Fortwo 1.0 Turbo?

A MB 229.3 / MB 229.5 / Renault RN0700 / RN0710-approved oil suited to the 3B21T 1.0 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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