The M160 is a

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produced by

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for use in

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vehicles, from 1998 to 2007.

Design

M160 engines are rear mounted and mated to a 6-speed

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. They are branded under the ''Suprex'' name. It was launched in 1998 with a

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, 2 valves per cylinder, a three-way

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, and a Garrett GT12 turbocharger. From 2003, it was succeeded by a 0.7 L version featuring an increased bore and

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and performance improvements.

Models

M160 E06 LA

* 1998–2003 Smart City Coupé (33, 37 kW) * 2000–2003 Smart City Cabrio (37, 45 kW) * 2002–2003

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(53 kW)

M160 E07 LA

* 2003–2006

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(37, 46 kW) * 2003–2006

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(46, 61 kW) * 2003–2006 Smart ForTwo Brabus (61 kW) * 2004–2006 Smart Roadster Brabus (74 kW)

References

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