Mini Cooper D

The new MINI hatch line-up is almost finished, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Motor Show Geneva, March 8, 2007. The entry level has a cheerful 95hp 1.4-liter engine of a fuel, while the Cooper D delivers performance and fuel efficiency of an all-new 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine producing 110 hp.

A Cooper-badged MINI diesel hints at the sporty look of this new model. MINI fans will be equally excited at the prospect of the Cooper D promising to be the MINI's most fuel efficient and cleanest ever built. Compared to the Mini One D output combined fuel consumption 58.9mpg, the Cooper D capable of 64.2mpg. A CO2 figure of just 118 g / km puts the car in the band B. Tax

Mini One also has a significant improvement in fuel consumption and emissions in the outgoing model. 49.6mpg is achievable from the One new 1.4-liter unit, compared to 41.5mpg from its predecessor. CO2 emissions are now 138g/km, against 164g/km produced by the previous model.

The MINI One will cost £ 11 595 on the road, and the MINI Cooper D will be £ 14 190. Both models will be available from April 2007.

Both models are equipped with new body shape already seen on the recently launched MINI Cooper and Cooper S. Improvements in quality and unique interior design is always important properties One and Cooper D. However, several individual highlights set the cars apart.

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2008 Mini Clubman

The unique character of the MINI Clubman is obvious at first glance. The roofline of the car covers the three pillars, merging smoothly into the rear section where the innovative, split-rear doors open. The rear doors are further highlighted with the C-pillars painted in silver, contrast or black finish. Inside, the generous luggage compartment to be extended in a flexible configuration, offering very easy and convenient loading options thanks to the two rear doors.

In addition, the Mini Clubman has a very ingenious door configuration on the right side of the car. "Clubdoor" swings open in the direction opposite to the main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seats. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable rear seating comfort and flexible use of space. Rear passengers can now enjoy legroom 3.15 cm more than the MINI hardtop.

The MINI Clubman also stands out, retaining all the handling characteristics and performance expected in a MINI. With design features, functionality and performance, the MINI Clubman is the modern successor to the legendary classics Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman and the Mini Clubman Estate.

Attractive design and five doors with a new configuration.

MINI retains its small car prize that offers a combination of successful attributes - a truly unique, agile driving characteristics, high quality, high level of security, a variety of customization options and excellent efficiency. Now the MINI Clubman offers another interesting attribute, offering 9.45 inches in body length and longer wheelbase extended by 3.15 inches that helps you create more space in the rear legroom. What makes the MINI Clubman truly unique is its innovative five door configuration with the conventional driver's and front passenger door is completed by the back door on the right side of the car and the two split-rear doors.

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2009 Mini Cooper Convertible

Individual Køreglæde stil og den, der er blevet aflyttet first mini-signature in the den næste generation af Skabe Convertible - MINI Cooper S Cabrio Design og med sin evolutionære Oget funktionalitet, specielt Tunet kraftfulde suspension, motors effekte sikkerhedsteknologi forbedret og, den version af Nyeste Rejs fire-cabriolet sædet Baren.

Driving pleasure and style MINI individual firms that have been exploited to create the next generation of Convertible - MINI Cooper S Cabrio With its scalable design and increased functionality, a specially tuned suspension, powerful engines and effective technologies and improved security, the latest four-seat convertible, raises the bar.

New color options, and characteristics of the equipment in addition to countless customization options. The high quality materials and finishes to enhance the MINI Cabrio - the only open-air cars in its class - even beyond.

El nuevo MINI Cabrio is todo el mundo ESTRENAR in 2009 in enero en el Auto Show in Detroit en América del Norte. Los Pedidos para el MINI Cabrio is toman medidas ahora, el precio del MINI Cooper Cabrio es de $ 24 550 y el MINI Cooper S Cabrio 27,450 dolars, incluyendo gastos $ 650 to Envío y manejo. La entrega de los primero Convertible Mini comenzará el 28 de marzo de 2009.

The new Mini Cabrio is durable soft-top roof with integrated sliding function reliably protects occupants against the elements when it is in place. Allows spontaneous open-air car, the hood automatically lowers in 15 seconds flat, even when the car is moving up to 20 mph. The revolution Openometer unique challenges next to the driver to sign as many top-down miles can save hours in open air driving.

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2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

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.

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2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio

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.

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2009 Mini One Clubman

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.

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2009 Mini Roadster Concept

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.

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2010 Mini Beachcomber Concept

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.

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2010 Mini E

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.

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2010 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible

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.

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2010 Mini Scooter IN Concept

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.

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2011 Mini Countryman

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.

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2011 Mini John Cooper Works Coupe Endurance

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.

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2011 Mini Paceman Concept

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. "

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2011 Mini Rocketman Concept

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.

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