Mercedes-Benz M160 engine
The M160 is a turbocharged inline-three engine produced by Mercedes-Benz for use in Smart vehicles, from 1998 to 2007.
Design
M160 engines are rear mounted and mated to a 6-speed automated [manual transmission]. They are branded under the Suprex name. It was launched in 1998 with a single [overhead camshaft], 2 valves per cylinder, a three-way catalytic converter, and a Honeywell [Turbo Technologies|Garrett GT12 turbocharger]. From 2003, it was succeeded by a 0.7 L version featuring an increased bore and stroke and performance improvements.Models
M160 E06 LA
- 1998–2003 Smart Fortwo#First [generation (450 series; 1998)|Smart City Coupé]
- 2000–2003 Smart City Cabrio
- 2002–2003 Smart Crossblade
M160 E07 LA
- 2003–2006 Smart Fortwo
- 2003–2006 Smart Roadster
- 2003–2006 Smart ForTwo Brabus
- 2004–2006 Smart Roadster Brabus