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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Commemorative MINI 50 MINI 50 Mayfair and Camden decorate the stand of BMW Group, during the Motor Show Plovdiv 2009. Modifications are distinguished from other representatives of the mark in appearance, special features and even greater opportunities for individualization. MINI 50 MINI 50 Mayfair and Camden are two models developed on the occasion of 50th anniversary of the legendary brand offered at the beginning of September and will be produced within just 12 months. Their names, borrowed from the UK in Mayfair, known for its exclusivity and tradition and Camden – with its cultural diversity and open view of the world, reflect the brand values and vision that her success is due both to its glorious past and the its ability to constantly evolve and be in keeping with the times.
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The new generation of MINI One D will appear on the European market in September. It will be more economical and more efficient than its predecessor, while at the same time will be offered at an attractive price. The engine of the MINI One D is 1.6-liter diesel, known to us by Cooper D, but its power is reduced to 90 h.p. at 4 000 rev/min. and its maximum torque is 215Nm. 1 750 rev/min. The car accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 11.5sec and is able to develop maximum speed of 182 kilometers / hr At the same time, average fuel consumption is just 3.9l/100km. mileage and emissions of CO2 emitted – only 104gr/km. Excellent fuel economy and emissions released are achieved thanks to the many systems for energy efficiency that were introduced in the model.
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The Convertible in summer become very popular, and where are tuned they enchain attention all around. This is why, AC Schnitzer sports to submit their program for MINI Cooper Convertible on the verge of summer.  German tuning specialists have increased power of cars from standard 175 to 208 h.p., but if tuned convertible is intended for sale outside Germany, it reaches its power 226 h.p. Other mechanical improvements MINI Cooper Convertible are adjustable suspension, sports exhaust system with limited creep differential aluminum crossbar and the front axle. Regarding the styling changes on the vehicle include new bumpers, rear spoiler and a further choice between several 17 and 18 inches wheels.
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World Championship 50 is a new special version of the MINI Cooper JCW, founded in honor of the world championship in Formula1 in 1959. Jack of nebezizvestniya Brabam. The car will be produced in limited series of 150 copies, as have not yet mentioned what will be its price. MINI Cooper JCW World Championship 50 is equipped with a standard 1.6-liter biturbo engine (211 PS), which allows the car accelerates from 0 to-100 kilometers / hr 6.5sec and develop maximum speed of 238 kilometers / hr. This version is available only in the so-called “Connaught Green” color combination of green and white fat, which were painted British racing cars in the 50’s and 60’s of last century. Other special features of the MINI Cooper JCW is a new aerodynamic package and carbon elements, including the air hole on the front cover, rear lids Venturis and side mirrors. Wheels of the car are 17-inch.
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