A few months ago the BMW Group showed us part likeable car Mini Coupe, but the pictures when he was in disguise. Now, however, the German corporation has decided to completely pull the curtain on the model. For Mini Coupe already revealed much detail, but I still remember that its dimensions are 3728 mm length, 1683 mm width and 1387 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2467 mm. Interesting model is that its clearance is 52 mm objectives less than that of the hatchback, and the chassis has undergone minor modifications to ensure optimal stability and easy handling. Furthermore, there is an active rear spoiler, changing its position at speeds above 80 km/h, thereby increasing pressed to the roadway. The modifications, which will be available Mini Coupe, are four in number, all equipped with 1.6-liter engine. At the base power is 122 h.p., the version “S” delivers 184 h.p. and “SD” – 143 h.p. Especially noteworthy Mini Coupe JCW, where the 1.6-liter turbo generates power 211 h.p. and its maximum torque is 260 Nm. Available in the range 1850-5600 rpm. It Coupe accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 6.4 sec and develop 240 km/h.

The German tuning company AC Schnitzer reminds us of their unique abilities to his new project Eagle, created based on the Mini Cooper JCW. The car has been improved in every respect, allowing him to compete with far more expensive and powerful machines and even beat them on the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. The elaboration minicar was able to turn lap of 1:13.341 minutes, time that is better than the Mercedes SLR, Ferrari California, Aston Martin DBS and Porsche 911 Turbo. To achieve this result, the major role played tuned 1.6-liter turbo engine, whose power is increased to 260 h.p. through a new turbocharger. Also made improvements in systems for cooling and removal of exhaust gases. AC Schnitzer Eagle is reduced by 80 kg. weight, and it is equipped with a modified suspension, adjustable in height and firmness, and a sports clutch with a gear change faster. The company claims that the Mini Cooper JCW tuned accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 5.8 sec but all this has its price and is 62,000 EUR. However, it also includes a new bodykit and 18-inch forged aluminum wheels.

From BMW Group decided to show us the production version of the Mini Coupe, which will debut at Frankfurt in the autumn, but of the common images of the car was masked. The company revealed that its new dimensions of the model is 3728 mm length, 1683 mm width and 1387 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2467 mm. The wheelbase is identical to that of other models of the brand, which is completely normal, because all use a common platform. In the Mini Coupe were minor changes in the suspension to become a little harder, and also its rear cover is mounted active spoiler, changing its position in excess of the speed of 80 km/h.
The car will be offered with three powerplant, whose displacement is 1.6 liters. These are two petrol units with capacity 122 h.p. and 211 h.p. and diesel generating 143 h.p. power and maximum torque of 305 Nm. The fuel consumption of the new Mini Coupe is only 4.3l/100km. But also the acceleration from 0-100 km/h going for 7.9 sec.

Mini removed by heavy artillery for the exhibition in Shanghai, where except popular models of the brand will be exposed and so-called Mini Inspired by Goodwood. The car is really special as it was developed by designers of Rolls-Royce. It boasts first-class luxury, excellent selection of colors and precise handmade. Mini Inspired by Goodwood received body color Diamond Black Metallic, created especially for him by Rolls-Royce Design, and its appearance is complemented by highly-stroke rims size 17 inches. But the real work is done in the interior of the car where there is no detail that the designers of Rolls-Royce can not get you. Its layout used two types of leather, nappa leather, wood trim and inserts in piano lacquer. In addition, there are mats of lambskin and cashmere cover the ceiling and sun visors. From Mini Inspired by Goodwood will be produced 1000 units, as they all are equipped with petrol, 1.6-liter engine with 184 hp power The unit has four system with direct fuel injection, variable valve timing and turbocharger.

The newly installed 211 horse, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for 6.5 sek and maximum speed 238 km/h – Suggests that the hot Mini Cooper JCW, but German tuners from Nowack Motors obviously it is not enough. Specialists have developed two levels of engine tuning, which are available for the Mini Cooper JCW and Mini Cooper S, as a modification of the second set and level three, which almost equates power with that of the standard Cooper JCW. The programs are called N210, N230 and N260, but the numbers in their names indicated horsepower. In the first improvements is ECU-it and there is a new air filter, where the latter is replaced and the exhaust system. In the most powerful program improvements were made and the very 1.6-liter engine, was replaced camshaft and optimized style of the cylinder heads. Unfortunately Nowack Motors does not disclose what the dynamic performance after application of any of tuning packages.
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The Russian tuners TopCar became popular for their excellent programs for Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Panamera, having received recognition for their many experts. Now TopCar have decided to apply the experience gained on the Mini Cooper S, and participate in the project and Russian artist Denis Simachev. In the end, has two versions of the model, which will be released for sale at 25 copies. The interesting thing here is that each of the total 50 cars will have different exterior graphics that will be made by Simachev. The goal is to get customers truly unique car, painted according to their personal preferences. One Mini Cooper S is called Bully and features black and white exterior, while the second bears the name Bully Moscow and is entirely black, as it charts its change colors like a chameleon. Both cars have received a new aerodynamic package, 19-inch wheels, aluminum grille, large wheel arches, a new exhaust system and brakes Brembo. Bully In the interior decorative elements were replaced by carbon, Bully Moscow, where they are airbrush as the exterior, while the leather seats in both are made of premium leather.
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The anonymous source in the internet spread three official pictures of serial Mini Countryman, whose world premiere will be held at Geneva Motor Show in March. BMW Group had originally planned to present Mini Countryman still on exhibition in Detroit, but because of delays in project unannounced reasons, the debut was postponed for several months. Car of the photos is a combination of basic white and black roof, side mirrors, grille, wheel arches and thresholds. Wheels are the same design concept as the Beachcomber, presented this month in Detroit, but their color is different. It was assumed that Countryman will be almost identical to the Beachcomber, except of course the lack of doors and roof, but in fact we observe a completely different bumpers, grille and hood over the engine, with only the headlamps are the same. Mini Countryman will be presented with a new propulsion system to the four wheels All4, and only with front-wheel drive. Currently there are no known details about the engines, but they probably will like Mini Cooper.
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For exhibition in Detroit in January, BMW Group have prepared a new concept of Mini. It aims to shed some light on how the future will look like a compact SUV brand, expected to appear in the autumn of 2010th. Mini Beachcomber, was named as the vehicle was inspired by the model Moke, produced in the period 1964 1999. Characterized by the absence of doors and roof, and resembling a buggy. The concept still has a ceiling and doors, but are of cloth and placed very quickly, if necessary. Mini Beachcomber is quite functional, as the rear seats can be moved longitudinally, and the backrests to fold them, which is released in space for bulky luggage such as bikes, surfing and other accessories for sport and entertainment. Mini Beachcomber in drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the 4ALL, which are not yet known details. Alloy wheels are 17 inches in size, dressed in off-road tires.
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BMW Group will launch a new marketing of MINI Convertible in January 2008. In January 2009 BMW Group will launch a new model MINI Convertible, for the highly successful four-car from Oxford, whose global sales exceeded the figure of 164 000. MINI Convertible enters the market with a new-generation four-engine turbo gasoline-type Twin-Scroll and full control during the intake valves. Two offered unit: 1.598 kub.cm volume and max. power of 88 kW/120 hp MINI Cooper Convertible in and 128 kW/175 hp MINI Cooper S in the convertible. They have a wide range of functions, part of the concept MINIMALISM to reduce both fuel consumption and the levels of harmful emissions such as: Auto Start / Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration, an indicator of changing gears and others. The new MINI convertible has front-wheel drive, iconic brand go-kart feeling and refined suspension designed specifically for MINI Convertible. Standard equipment includes a number of features for ease of driving, such as: electromechanical power steering (EPS); anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic System Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), brake control in a turn (CBC) with Brake Assist, plus Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Assistant starting. As an option offered Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), including electronic differential lock. Is optimized protection against collision of passenger seats. MINI Convertible has a new floor pan and front pillars and side skirts, a special effort to Cabriolet models; more stable body compared with the previous model, and the weight was reduced by 10 kg. afety systems include: three-point inertia belts for all seats, front seat belts with tensioners and stop the effort, front airbags, airbag head / thorax, integrated into seat-back sensors, the guidance system against rollover. Limiters and airbags effort is further developed. MINI Convertible is also equipped with tires Runflat, as well as an indicator of defects in tires.
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According to reliable sources edition MotoringFile, BMW’s management has decided to postpone by three months the premiere of the crossover model of Mini, which will be called the Countryman. The car will be produced in the factory at Magna Steyer in Austria and had to make world debut at the exhibition in Detroit in January, but now it appears that it will be shown for the first time the general public in March in Geneva. Not many details are known about the serial Countryman, whose concept we saw at the exhibition in Paris a year ago, but BMW has revealed that the crossover will use an entirely new propulsion system to the four wheels, which differs from the xDrive. According to preliminary data, Mini Countryman will be offered the same set of engines as the Mini Cooper, but is likely to be added and a new 1.6-liter unit with two turbines, which is equipped to the most powerful modification of the model.
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