Fastest Smart cars in quarter mile
Top 12 Smart cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated March 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2023 Smart #1 Brabus | 12.1 |  |
| 2. | 2024 Smart #3 | 13.8 |  |
| 3. | 2023 Smart #1 | 14.3 |  |
| 4. | 2014 Smart Fortwo Brabus | 17.3 @ 80 |  |
| 5. | 2016 Smart Forfour Brabus | 17.6 |  |
| 6. | 2017 Smart Fortwo EQ | 18.2 @ 72 |  |
| 7. | 2014 Smart Forfour 0.9 | 18.2 |  |
| 8. | 2017 Smart Forfour EQ | 18.5 |  |
| 9. | 2014 Smart Fortwo 1.0 | 19.9 |  |
| 10. | 2000 Smart Fortwo Cabrio | 20.2 |  |
| 11. | 2014 Smart Forfour 1.0 | 20.6 |  |
| 12. | 1998 Smart Fortwo | 21.2 |  |
Sources
Auto.it (1), Auto Motor und Sport (2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12), Quattroroute (4, 6), Auto Bild Sportscars (5), Autopista (9, 11)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 03/13/2025, last addition - Smart Forfour 1.0.
