Smart Car goes Electric in U.S. and...

[Tbars4]

"After debuting in Paris late last year, the smart electric drive car has shown up at the Detroit Auto Show with firmed up plans for a U.S. test, coming in late 2010."

http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/smart_car_models/2009_smart_car_fortwo/electric_smart_brabus/

BRABUS REVEALS 230MPH E V12, TESLA-POWERED FORTWO Brabus_E_V12

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/13/brabus-e-v12-black-baron-is-cloaked-for-speed/

"Among the more intricate of Brabus' creations is this, the E V12 "Black Baron." Based on the latest E-Class, the dark lord is refitted with a twin turbo, 6.3-liter V12 with 800 hp and an electronically-limited 811 lb-ft (even though the engine actually produces 1,047 lb-ft), a ram-air system and a tuned ECU."

 

[techieman33]

That brabus is sexy minus the rear wheel covers.

 

[Tbars4]

...It will be a while before I could afford one even though I like that it gets 15 mpg...

"There will only be ten of them made, and a single example will require you to hand over €600,000 ($875,000 USD)."

 

[snoranger]

"Smart engineers have fitted a sound generator in the car that imitates the sound of a souped up sports car engine whenever you floor the car, giving you the impression that your driving much faster."

 

[Tbars4]

...They have been trying to pass a law that all HEV vehicles have a sound generator...I believe it passed but the Prius was the first target...

...It was called the "Bell the Hybrid Act"...I did find this quick info...
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=437