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Production of John Cooper Works-tuned cars is all set to resume at MINI plant in Oxford after the launch of the second generation of the new MINI Hatch and MINI Cooper S Clubman. In July 2008, customers can order factory-built MINI that produces 211hp and complete a sprint from 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Motor sport has heavily influenced the art and the development of these new minis that have a larger twin-scroll turbocharger and direct petrol injection with common rail. The four-cylinder engine has had the same modifications as the MINI CHALLENGE race car, with upgraded brakes, suspension and strengthened gearing. Each day combines to give the car a remarkable output of 132hp per liter combined with 40mpg.

Expected prices for on-the-road is £ 20 500 and the MINI Cooper John Cooper Works and £ 21 700 and the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Car will be unveiled to the public for the first time the International Motor Show in Geneva in March 2008.

Engine

The engine has been specially developed for the MINI CHALLENGE race car is equipped with the MINI John Cooper Works cars. The basic unit is a 1.6-liter power plant provided the standard Mini Cooper S, but modifications were made to the air filter, air mass meter, exhaust system and catalytic converters. Air Supply changed large turbocharger is increased assembly of a tube of larger air intake, which in turn creates a quicker induction phase.

Driving pleasure and unique style, which are mini signatures were used to create the next generation of Convertible - MINI Cooper S Convertible. The evolution of design and additional features, in particular, tuned suspension, a powerful, powerful engines and improved safety technology, the latest version of the four-seater convertible bonds to raise the bar.

New color options, and devices with features add up to endless customization options. Quality materials and finishes to enhance the MINI Cabrio - just out of the car in its class - yet.

The new Mini Convertible makes its world debut in January of 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Orders for the MINI Convertible has been taken today, the price of the MINI Cooper Convertible is $ 24,550 and the MINI Cooper S Convertible $ 27,450, including $ 650 destination and handling fees. Convertibles Mini first started shipping March 28, 2009.
The new MINI Convertible lasting roof top with integrated sliding reliably protects driver and passengers against time is in place. Allow spontaneous outdoor car, the hood automatically reduced in 15 seconds flat, even when the car is moving up to 20 mph. Openometer the unique challenges of the tachometer beside the driver to connect as many miles up and down as possible by recording the time outside the car.

The MINI One Clubman will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, March 3, 2009. The entry level model in the Clubman offers customers the opportunity to enjoy the MINI running out of fame and the cost of ownership and is priced at £ 13,290 OTR.

Powered by a gasoline engine of 1.4 liter four-cylinder version of the hatch, the MINI One, the newcomer has all the features that make driving all MINI smile-inducing experience. With a production engine of 95 horsepower and sports steering and suspension as Cooper-badged brother, the MINI Clubman One offers brands kart handling and the ability to razor sharp cornering.
Outstanding fuel economy and low CO2 emission figures are provided with minimalism technology standard equipment. Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop, and show a turning point are standard features on cars. Fuel bills will be reduced due to a combined fuel consumption of 52.3 mpg and the cost of an annual road fund license will be only 35 pounds for the MINI Clubman One issue is the impressive CO2 figure of just 130 g / km, places it in VED tax band C.

6-speed manual short shift is standard, with the possibility of a 6-speed automatic with manual-shift feature.

MINI Roadster Concept: new ideas for an intense experience. MINI raises new charm and a wonderful new experience, from time to time. Between each model offers unique opportunities to enjoy the supreme pleasure of driving and unmistakable style.

Now, the new Roadster Concept MINI sets a new trend of individual mobility confirmed for the brand. A purist concept vehicle, a sleek and attractive, sporty driving characteristics come together in this unique car to offer a vision of an open two-seat catering for the demands of a target group, modern and secure.
The new concept involves the characteristics typical of MINI to a new segment, designers and MINI to bring itself another interesting facet of the nature of the brand. Thus, the global launch of the MINI Roadster Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 will add a new perspective on the future of the MINI brand, presenting yet another great development path.

MINI Concept Roadster performs the functions typical of the brand and re-interpret these unique assets in a refreshing new way. An individual style, high quality and a perfect match of driving pleasure and efficiency in the fair this day and age to determine the nature of this compact two-seater. And thanks to its design alone, reflects MINI Roadster Concept focuses on maximum driving pleasure with nothing but sky above.
MINI Roadster Concept is clearly identifiable as well, at first glance like a mini. At the same time, and its two branches, compact and innovative soft-top rear of the roof, a new model opens up new prospects as part of the brand and segment of the compact roadster.

Beachcomber Concept MINI crosses borders with new dimensions of driving pleasure, and winner of several hearings by expanding the model range and creativity of the MINI design. MINI shows growth potential of the product range of more and more driving pleasure with improved MINI Concept Beachcomber. This new concept vehicle will be proudly presented by MINI at the Salon of 2010 North American International Auto (16-24 January 2010) in Detroit.
MINI Beachcomber Concept is a concept of four-seater designed for maximum driving pleasure, which includes key elements of the new MINI and combine them with the vision of a radically open concept of the body.

The new four-wheel drive, and a flexible internal All4 make Beachcomber Concept Mini is an active and spontaneous. It 'was designed without doors or a conventional roof and all the other parts of the body, which may limit the intensity of the residents in their encounter with the world around them. This allows the driver and up to three passengers to connect with their surroundings - whether cruising through town, enjoying the rough tracks in the mountains, or breeze along the beach. Vehicle use of space, a partnership with a modern transmission technology ensures a very exciting.
MINI Beachcomber concept combines all-wheel drive, advanced suspension and a high seating position. Travel generous and extra large alloy wheels to lift the entire car to the next level. Access to the front and rear seats is very useful for open house thank you. Input cuts extending all the way to the bottom of the seat, allowing the driver and all passengers entering and leaving a smooth, fluid process.

The all-electric MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor powered by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion, transferring its power to the front wheels via a helical gearbox nearly without a stage a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially designed for automotive use, the battery technology will have a range of over 240 km, 150 miles. The MINI E will initially be available to select customers, individuals and companies as part of a pilot project in the states of California, USA, New York and New Jersey. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe and is being reviewed. The MINI E will give its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19 and 20 November 2008. The BMW Group will be the first manufacturer in the premium automotive world to deploy a fleet of 500 electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic.
Train the MINI E is the electric motor produces maximum torque of 220 Nm, giving a smooth acceleration to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 8.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 152 km / h (95 mph). With a suspension system tuned to match its weight distribution, the MINI E sports the agility and maneuverability of the hallmark.

By introducing the MINI E underlines BMW Group is the determination with which he is working to reduce energy consumption and emissions in road traffic. BMW Group is drawing on its unique technological expertise in the field of drive systems to develop a vehicle concept enabling zero emissions without renouncing the joy of driving. Putting some 500 cars on the road under real daily traffic, it will be possible to gain widely applicable experience. The evaluation of these findings will generate valuable know-how, which will be a factor in the design of mass-produced vehicles.

MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will debut at small premium world's fastest convertible at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 3, 2009. And 'the center of things happening, and is sold in the United Kingdom from March 28, 2009, at a price of 23 £ 470 OTR.

With these changes in high performance engineering the Hatch model with the John Cooper Works badges, 1.6-liter twin-turbo cabrio engine produces 211 hp and moves up to 280 Nm of torque with overboost deployed.
The newcomer is the gas station is a significantly revised version of the 1.6-liter turbo unit found in the models in the MINI Cooper S and the same as in the MINI Challenge race car. The engine is lighter, stronger, and comes with a larger intake of air and an exhaust system specially designed John Cooper Works cars.

Transmission gearing has confirmed an agreement with the largest available power, the power that makes the car a significant power of 132 hp per liter, but still be able to offer an incredible 39.8 mpg.
The long list of standard equipment for all Cabrio MINI John Cooper Works includes a measure of John Cooper Works alcantara steering wheel, sport seats, John Cooper Works floor mats and interior gloss piano black. Air conditioning is standard, as it is now all new MINI.

Almost a year has passed since the launch of the MINI E and the Mini is that it opens fascinating perspectives for urban transport, the reduction of CO2 emissions, without compromising the spontaneity and independence. MINI Concept Scooter and move the brand hallmark driving pleasure on two wheels in the segment for the first time. Equally unique features include an alternate connection to the concept of driving a scooter and its unique design, smart features and customization options detailed true MINI style. Scooter Concept MINI E is powered by an electric motor integrated in the rear wheel. Motor-ion battery can be recharged at any regular grid electricity with the use of the charging cable.
The concept of research, which launched its world debut at Paris Motor Show 2010, the movement meets the desires of the target group, which set a record premium income and the quality of the art technology and setting the resistance level at the same time a unique style and an emotional experience. MINI Concept Scooter and also highlights new ways to attract a younger audience in particular, the MINI brand.
Again, the study of the evidence of the MINI design team furnished with a special force exhibited by brand: the ability to identify new challenges for mobility in large urban areas at an early stage and to meet these needs with innovative vehicle concepts. 51 years ago, the first concept in the world for a small car to focus constantly on the efficient use of space and driving pleasure to create a platform for the classic Mini. Design principles applied to the brand is machined all those years ago to define the segment of small cars and compact today. As the car world's first premium small, the MINI has been a remarkable success, following the relaunch of the brand in 2001. More than 1.7 million cars were sold worldwide, providing impressive evidence of the potential, even in this segment to generate a desire to embrace a successful combination of driving pleasure, quality, striking design, individual style.

MINI Countryman cross represents a new combination of handling the absorption of a mini inside with a versatile four-door car, and traction is optimized for a Sports Activity Vehicle (in the form of voluntary all-wheel drive system).


It also provides a fresh and distinctive interpretation of features in the Mini set design, quality, efficiency and alignment is affected. Marked the fourth option - to join the classic two-door, the MINI Clubman and the MINI Convertible in the area - meets the challenges of urban mobility with an impressive flexibility that captures the imagination beyond the traditional domain MINI with its wider range of abilities, and paves the way for a growing crowd of potential customers with more or less based on the mobility requirements to experience the driving pleasure of the brand in a MINI.

With the comfort of long-range four individual seats and space for up to five people on board, plus a raised seat, interior versatile new generation of powerful and efficient engines and MINI ALL4 optional all-wheel drive, adds another MINI Countryman sprinkling of attractive features for the emotional experience of driving a MINI. Body and interior concept invites you to share with friends and MINI feeling in a variety of situations. This propels the MINI Countryman on the radar of the wider public, including family and leisure have created a need for more space and flexibility, and are eager to combine distinctive style marked with innovative features and a high degree of internal diversity.

Motor sport is on the MINI genes. Now the manufacturer is adding another chapter to its racing heritage with the arrival of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe resistance. The pilot line until further career development in 2011 24 hours on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

With the involvement of John Cooper Works MINI Coupe de resistance, the Nürburgring 24 hour race will be staging the world premiere of the car for the first time in its history. At the same time, the extreme demands of the classic endurance test while ensuring that the new MINI will be given a baptism of fire.

Stated purpose of the MINI to enter the 24-hour race Nürburgring is the adventure of the "green hell" as the Nürburgring Nordschleife is affectionately known. And the brand called, among other things, the experience gained over many years of MINI Challenge race sprint to the development of its new race car for this unique event.

Pure-bred racing set-up should be equipped with the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible resistance during the day lapping the Nordschleife combined / Grand Prix circuit at race speed. Power Supply is designed specifically for the series produced version of the MINI John Cooper Works. 1.6-liter four-cylinder - which boasts a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection of gasoline - produces 250 hp and to push the overboost function, up to 330 Nm of torque. The top speed is over 240 km / h.

The new MINI design concept will make its debut in 2011 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held January 10 and 23, 2011. Paceman MINI Concept is the first Sports Activity Coupe, the small premium in the market.

Paceman MINI Concept study to create a new class of car by combining the fundamental nature of the MINI DNA - the dynamic feature a unique design - and give them a fresh touch using the latest technology and innovative body concept. MINI Paceman combines the classic features of the MINI and MINI Countryman concept and style coupe. The result is the MINI "Muscle Car" Visual design tips, which shows the dynamic properties from every angle.

Although there is no decision on a future release production Paceman form another building block in the development of the MINI brand.

"Ten years ago exactly, since the new MINI was launched in the U.S. market, so there is a symmetry pleased to introduce a new concept in Detroit," said Jochen Goller, BMW MINI director of the UK Ltd "After the launch last year of MINI Countryman and the upcoming launch of the MINI Coupe and Roadster, indicates MINI Paceman new concept of not only the spirit of innovation and adventure among its design team, but also the scale potential of the MINI brand as it grows and develops. "

Innovative concepts of urban transport has seen the MINI to grow a successful brand that we know today. Constantly developing new ideas from the beginning more than 50 years ago until now have ensured that driving fun has continued to grow, even if the state of our roads have become increasingly stringent. Supporting this success is the creative use of space, which is enshrined in a new area with the MINI Concept, Rocketman. The self study, which will be revealed to the world public for the first time in 2011 the Geneva '


International Motor Show (March 3 to 13), refers to the classic Mini in terms of external dimensions, but the technology refers to the future of automotive design . 3 +1 seater with 3 doors and a length of just over 3 meters (10 feet), the MINI Concept Rocketman meet the basic requirements for mobile mode of life in major cities of the future by combining the core brand values, in the form condensed.
Ingenious functionality, agility inducing smile, exceptional performance and attractive design come together in an extraordinarily attractive and innovative, however, typically MINI, the concept of sub-compact cars in the premium segment.

The awareness of the products of tradition and innovation, the MINI design team developed a vision of the car, which takes up little space on the way awesome, but it boasts a spacious great. MINI Concept Rocketman leads way over the virtues of the classic concept of a vehicle brand in the forefront. It offers a new interpretation of the distinguishing features of the MINI, and uses the latest manufacturing techniques and production to create unique solutions for the body and interior.

Visitors in 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris (FR) treatment can not wait: The new MINI WRC, which is competitive FIA ​​World Rally Championship since 2011, receives its world premiere at the International Motor Show. In addition, Kris Meeke (GB) has been confirmed as one of the drivers' championship competition, this brand new rally car.
MINI WRC, driven by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbocharged Di, recently received a baptism of fire, acquit himself well during initial testing on the track Prodrive rally. The company started developing the car in 2009, and a concept of WRC MINI will be presented in Paris. "Le Salon de l'Automobile de Paris is the ideal setting to launch our MINI WRC," said Ian Robertson, member of the board of BMW AG responsible for sales and marketing. "The response to our announcement that the MINI will be back in the World Rally next year has been very positive. FIA World Rally Championship is the culmination of the rally, making it the ideal platform to demonstrate the competitive spirit of our fire. The development of the car on IsRunning time, and preparations for the World Cup in full swing. MINI Countryman production model, provided the ideal basis for our challenge World Cup again. "
World Rally Championship 2011, see the new MINI WRC challenge in six of the 13 rounds scheduled to compete in the 2012 MINI complete the season. Also, Prodrive plans to make versions available for separate customer equipment for use in the championship.

And then there were five. The next exciting chapter to continue the success story of the MINI has begun to launch a brand new MINI Convertible, the fifth, a single model in the family.

In addition to sales of the MINI Hatch, Convertible, Clubman and the Countryman, the British built MINI Cabrio is the first of a two-seater sports brand in Britain, a long and proud history. It is a modern and authentic performance of a further development of the concept of vintage cars, that heady mix of the Mini to go anywhere attitude, and practicality of a new type of clientele.
MINI Convertible is an easy task to maximize the thrill of being behind the wheel. The pilots are eager rewarded for the level of management agility without the small car segment. Every part of the MINI Cabrio - the choice of engine and chassis configuration is the weight distribution and aerodynamics - is focused on providing dynamic performance. To prove the point, the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is the fastest acceleration and top speed of any of the volume produced by the MINI.

Four strong range of Mini will be sold through the MINI dealer October 1, 2011, the MINI Convertible, and customers can expect an exceptionally high level of equipment, including: DAB digital radio, air conditioning, parking sensors, alloy wheels, steering wheel 3-spoke leather sports steering wheel and sport stripes on the body. Wide range of accessories and customization options available.