Even with today's expensive gas, I remain skeptical about the Smart car's staying power in the United States, beyond the first few years, once the initial "early adopters" all have one. Smart made ...

Smart announced the death of the Roadster earlier this year but those in the UK may be treated to a small number of V-6 powered Smart Roadsters next year.

Unfortunately, since Smart no longer sells cars in the U.S., the second-generation Roadster would be as unlikely to reach the States as the first. Related Stories The Most Greatest Cars on Earth ...

The Smart Roadster never made it to American shores as a new car, but with the rolling 25-year-old import rules, it will soon be possible for more Americans to experience this unique machine.

Externally, the superfast Smart looks much like a roadster-coupe in sporty Brabus livery. The polished, twelve-spoke aluminum wheels are shod with 205/40R-17 and 225/35R-17 Michelin Pilot Sports.

2004 Smart Roadster, Roadster Coupe: Smart and Smarter: We probably won’t get these fun cars,but we’ll likely get a four-door version. By MATT DAVIS Published: Mar 3, 2003.

The Smart Roadster was built in Smart's Hambach, France, Factory until late 2005, with a little over 43,000 examples rolling off the line during that period.