
While it was derided at first, the Smart has since evolved into a hip cult-car – even in “big block” USA. Its success story is no surprise: the defiant small car still embodies the principles of good economic and ecological sense while being completely free of a “piggy-bank look” and “everyman design”. Consequently it suits the times perfectly. So why is Sportservice Lorinser forecasting a dark future for the Smart? Because black is suiting the dynamic light metal alloys Speedy perfectly.
In black mat and with a contrasting polished rim, the large 7 x 17 inch (front axle) and 8.5 x 17 inch (rear axle) wheels provide the perfect basis for a smart racer and for tyres with the dimensions 205/40 R17 or 225/35 R17. The wide bases don’t just look great, but also give the Lorinser performance improvements sufficient traction on up to 101 HP. With the Speedy wheels, however, the Smart radiates an even more dynamic aura, even before it drives out of a parking space. Six curved spokes are alluding to the classic Lorinser turbine alloys, without losing their fully independent look. If the customer does not, however, like the “black” look: the Speedy family is also available in a further two surface designs, chrome and silver. The perfect accessories to give the Smart a “wide basis” – just like the sporty Lorinser chassis kit.
And with regards to the black Speedy: a "small black" has already revolutionised the fashion scene once, now the "small one with black bits” is setting trends in the Smart world.