For automotive enthusiasts, the name Brabus resonates with authority, as it usually means high performance Mercedes-Benz models that verge on the border of being completely insane. Just watch the Top Gear episode when ex-presenter Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the SL Bi-turbo Roadster; the car’s ludicrous amount of power causes the back end to hop around like a stone skipping on calm water. That is why the idea of a Brabus tuned Smart models can cause many a confused head tilts as much as how this year’s presidential election is playing out.

No matter how ridiculous the proposition may seem, the Brabus Smart models are anything but uninteresting, especially when it comes to the newly introduced Smart Brabus ForTwo Cabriolet. The minuscule Smart FourTwo never offered a chassis worth turning into a performance model, yet the thought of this ridiculous combination of sports performance and compact dimensions brings about a childish grin to our faces. The power is still nothing to write home about, as the 898-cc unit produces 107hp and 125ft-lb of torque. Zero to 62 takes a leisurely 9.5 seconds, which is with the revised six-speed dual-clutch transmission that even offers launch control(!). Despite its ridiculous performance aspirations, the Smart Brabus ForTwo Cabriolet is an endearing offering, especially wearing new cosmetic upgrades that make the car look more aggressive. It won’t be seeing much time on the track, but this new droptop is one mean little machine perfect for the urban jungle.