CAR GARAGE | MINI Coupe John Cooper Works by DuelL AG (2013) | Using the MINI John Cooper Works Edition Coupe for the build, Duell AG built a sick-looking aerodynamic kit for the German MINI That comes with a bevy of modded parts, Including a louvered hood That has been set on both sides, just above the fenders . Duell AG opted to keep the MINI JCW Coupe's performance numbers Untouched, the which means That you can expect the car's 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine to an impressive 208 horsepower Produce. For a car That looks as aesthetically endearing as the MINI JCW Coupe, Duell Ag did a Masterful job in giving the German vehicle some serious attitude.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Mini Coupe JCW GP (2013)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Coupe JCW GP (2013) | Introduced just before Mini launched the second-generation model line, the GP edition packed more power, less weight and a sportier suspension. That's what it would seem, with the less versatile and more backwards-hat-wearing Mini Coupe wearing a camouflaged minimally lower front and rear fascias, plus four-spoke wheels like the first GP edition. The question is whether the Mini GP is planning versions of both the hatchback and coupe, or if one of these prototypes is merely a diversion of some sort. For power, the MINI GP Likely will use a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine should the which the make around 220 hp.
A Mini John Cooper Works Coupe that's been given the GP treatment, caught wearing very little camouflage. It's already been confirmed That the high-performance Mini JCW GP II hatchback models is coming to the U.S. by the end of the year, we've even spotted one out testing, but this is the first time we've caught wind of a Mini Coupe JCW GP II. The Mini is wearing a few GP hallmarks, namely a set of four-spoke wheels and an aggressive rear diffuser. We doubt That Mini would refer to it only as the "GP" but at the same time call the three-door the "GP II." It makes more sense for Mini to use common GP nomenclature, even if doing so means the coupe's name makes a little less sense.
The original Mini JCW GP was slightly lighter and slightly more powerful than a contemporary three-door JCW, attributes we expect will carry over to both the new GP II hatchback, as well as this new coupe. When the first-generation Mini John Cooper Works GP went on sale in limited numbers back in 2006, the Mini lineup had yet to expand beyond the Cooper hatchback and convertible. Today, the Mini's offerings include the Coupe, Roadster, Clubman, and Countryman, and extending the upgrades to a second GP models is easy and makes some sense.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Mini Cooper (2014)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Cooper (2014) | On the other hand, the 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback and its F-Series cohorts are not due to share in BMW's battery-electric and plug-in-hybrid systems. CAR cites a "friendly BMW board member" as saying "BEV and PHEV do not make a lot of sense in the segment. So what power-teams will be Offered for the 2014 Mini Cooper?. Then at some point - Perhaps the model-year '16 - the F-Series will either switch to a new-design 4-cylinder of similar displacement or the aim of adopting the 3-cylinder 1.5-liter N38 engine slated for the front-drive 1 -Series "compacts." CAR says the base 3-banger can be tuned for 155 horsepower, the Cooper S unit for at least 185, and the JCW (John Cooper Works) version for some 230.
That CAR reports BMW is working with supplier Getrag on a paddle-shift dual-clutch automated manual for the UKL1 platform, the which is engineered for transverse engines and can accommodate optional all-wheel-drive as well as front-drive. The F-Series 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback will be somewhat larger than the car it replaces, Judging by spy photos of early-stage prototypes wearing stretched current-model bodies. Car and Driver's Justin Berkowitz reports That styling for the 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback is already locked up, the which means the 4-seat convertible is probably too. These were conceived under Gert Hildebrand, recently retired after 10 years as the Mini design supremo. Britain's Autocar quotes BMW sales and marketing boss Ian Roberston as saying the Warming-designed Rocketman Concept hints at some of the new visual elements That Might Be in store.
That exercise Explored the idea of a modern Mini sized hatchback like the original pre-BMW models. The Rocketman's reception at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland Quickly prompted BMW to approve a production version. The other an iQ-style "3 +1" interior with a child-size jump seat behind the driver and a grownup's behind the front passenger seat, each seat fordable and removable. Unsurprisingly, the 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback and subsequent F-Series models will retain the brand's trademark outsized central gauge cluster, toggle switches, and available steering-column-mounted tachometer. These features are deemed as essential as the basic retro-modern styling for maintaining Mini's brand identity and sales appeal. Autocar says the new generation will retain a 4-wheel independent suspension comprising front struts and BMW's "Z-axle" multilink rear geometry.
Speaking of which, the Rocketman's use of light-but-strong carbon fiber for Various structural and cosmetic elements Speculation That has prompted the 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback will do likewise. While nothing can yet be confirmed on that point, Robertson hints That future Minis Could take advantage of the carbon-fiber technology developed for BMW's upcoming i3 city car and i8 "eco supercar." What else can we expect in the 2014 Mini Cooper? We also suspect That escalating U.S. fuel-economy targets will prompt the Addition of BMW "Efficient Dynamics" Such features as engine idle-stop function and a "smart" alternator drive That engages only when coasting or braking to Reduced parasitic engine drag. "Personalization" options have been a key driver and Mini sales should be as Numerous as ever for the new-design models. Mini will also doubtless continue issuing special limited-edition models every so often.
As promised, a few words about the final R-Series minis. Exterior dimensions, interior features, and three available power-trains are shared with other 2-door R-Series models, but the 2-seaters sport more tilted rakishly windshields, lower and shorter roof-lines, and specific side glass. Coupes feature a high-rise lift-gate with so-called "helmet roof" That styling incorporates a trailing-edge spoiler. Roadsters are manual cloth-top affairs, again for Reasons of weight and cost.
As noted, the "Countryman Coupe" is essentially a 2-door takeoff on the 4-door Countryman by-SUV and was previewed by the Paceman Concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Dimensions, power-trains, and features will be a 4-door Countryman, but this "coupe" Likely will be marketed as a sportier drive. Indeed, there's talk of it taking over as the Mini's standard-bearer in World Rally Championship competition.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Mini Convertible Highgate (2012)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Convertible Highgate (2012) | The new special-edition variant of the soft-top four-sweater seizes the Limelight with its innovative and precisely coordinated splash of colors and materials. The MINI Convertible boasts Highgate Numerous exterior and interior design features specially developed to suit the character of the car. Together with the extensive selection of on-board equipment, They Provide a fresh interpretation of British style and premium feel in an open-top small car.
Four engine variants will be Offered for the MINI Convertible Highgate, the which will be produced over a limited period at MINI Plant Oxford. For MINI fans looking to combine open-top driving fun with sophisticated individuality and an essential dose of Brit-cool, the MINI Convertible Highgate provides the perfect stage. New exterior paint finishes, soft-top colors and wheel designs specially developed for the MINI Convertible Highgate Provide the external expression of its exclusive aura.
In keeping with the theme, the brown soft-top roof also has a light metallic Sheen. This distinctive look is further enhanced by brown / black bonnet stripes with blue edging, while Midnight Black metallic or White Silver metallic paintwork can be specified as an option. The exterior mirror caps of the special-edition models are also painted in the body color. Another feature developed exclusively for the MINI Convertible are the Highgate Double Cross 17-inch light-alloy wheels in a refined, subtly-shaded color aluminum.
The Lounge Leather seats and leather elements come in Color Line Dark Truffle and light contrast stitching feature. Stainless steel pedals, Sun touched Brushed Alloy interior trim elements, the Chrome Line Interior package and floor mats with edging Dark Truffle interior round off the stylish ambience of the MINI Convertible Highgate. The MINI Convertible can be ordered in Highgate MINI Cooper (90 kW/122 hp), MINI Cooper S (135 kW/184 hp), MINI Cooper D (82 kW/112 hp) and MINI Cooper SD (105 kW/143 hp) Guise.
Mini Clubvan Concept (2012)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Clubvan Concept (2012) | The MINI Concept Clubvan pulls off the trick of blending enhanced practicality and a well-judged focus lifestyle with natural ease. It also Provided the basis for the fully glazed, four-seat Morris Mini Traveller, one of the precursors of today's Successful MINI Clubman. The load compartment of the Clubvan MINI Concept embodies the car's fresh and rigorous interpretation of the principle used in the classic Mini - of Providing the maximum amount of interior space on the smallest possible footprint. The load area Reaches from the split rear doors right up to the partition grille behind the two seats. The totally level floor makes full use of the interior's depth, and that 'allows the concept car's load capacity to exceed the maximum Achieved by the MINI Clubman.
The side walls and floor of the load compartment are trimmed in high-quality anthracite-colored cloth. This uniform color scheme emphasizes the pure-Bred, practicality-oriented character of the MINI Concept Clubvan. Like the MINI Clubman, the MINI Concept Clubvan is a five-door car with a twist. Two front doors for the driver and front passenger, two side-hinged doors at the rear and the rear-hinged Club door on the right-hand side create comfortable access to the interior.
12-volt plug sockets in the rear area of the load compartment Provide additional practicality. Impressive practicality and the brand's time-style honored Lend the MINI Concept Clubvan its unmistakable character. Sharing the exterior dimensions of the MINI Clubman and boasting cleverly Increased storage capacity, the concept car is the first premium model in the small car-based van segment. The exterior appearance of the MINI Concept Clubvan Immediately marks it out as a MINI - and therefore as a premium product.
As is usual for vehicles charged with transportation tasks, the rear side windows of the MINI Concept Clubvan are opaque. Polycarbonate sections - Their outer surfaces painted in the car's body color - and Heavily tinted glass for the rear doors make it difficult, to see into the load compartment. The Unbroken paintwork along the car's flanks offers extensive scope for individualization, the which the Clubvan MINI Concept highlights to eye-catching effect.
The Clubvan MINI Concept Geneva lends Presented in this form of customization a Piquant authenticity - on two fronts. The British company That has literally left its stamp on the MINI Concept Clubvan similar vehicle creates graphics for its customers. And the MINI Concept showcases how these Club van Might look when applied to a MINI van.
Mini Bayswater (2012)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Bayswater (2012) | The MINI Bayswater takes its name from an extremely vibrant area of London. The Bayswater MINI also comes with stainless steel pedals and the Chrome Line Interior package, and includes the Pepper Pack in its range of equipment. The Bayswater MINI wears its inherent sporting Elan and extrovert style very much on its sleeve. The Kite Blue metallic exterior paintwork was created exclusively for the special-edition model, as was the interior design and 17-inch light-alloy wheels with Sandblast black high-gloss surfaces and bright machined rim and spoke edges.
Midnight Black metallic paint and Eclipse Grey metallic shades can be ordered for the MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper SD as an alternative to the new, radiant Blue finish. The sporty appearance of the MINI Bayswater is emphasized by the contrasting black roof and the likewise newly created Sport Stripes for the bonnet, the which dynamically streak towards the windscreen.
Bayswater lettering adorns the side indicator surrounds, door sills and seat tags. The Punch Leather seats come in the exclusive color variant Rock lite Anthracite and include side bolsters Sheen and sporting a metallic blue and gray contrast stitching. Two-tone contrast stitching also adorns the gearshift / selector lever and handbrake gaiters.
In keeping with its sporting charisma, the MINI Bayswater lines up for action with powerful engines at its fingertips. Their customers can order in Bayswater MINI MINI Cooper (90 kW/122 hp), MINI Cooper S (135 kW/184 hp), MINI Cooper D (82 kW/112 hp) or MINI Cooper SD (105 kW/143 hp) trim .
Mini Baker Street (2012)
CAR GARAGE | Mini Baker Street (2012) | The MINI Baker Street can also be ordered as an option in the body shades Pepper White and Midnight Black. In MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper D trim the roof is painted black, while "Baker Street" lettering on the side scuttles framing the side indicators points to the exclusive character of this special-edition model.
In the interior a fresh interpretation of the cloth / leather seats available for the standard MINI teams up with exclusive interior surfaces to create an unmistakable ambiance. In traditional British style, the surfaces of the new seat variant in light Grey Cross Check Rooftop features a diamond pattern. Cross Check Rooftop Grey light is also used for the surfaces of the cockpit and door trim and is combined with a light Grey Color Line Rooftop.
The Chrome Line Interior Package adds further luster. The range of engine variants available for the MINI Baker Street spans the MINI One (72 kW/98 hp), MINI Cooper (90 kW/122 hp), MINI One D (66 kW/90 hp) and MINI Cooper D (82 kW / 112 hp). Today, the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Madame Tussaud waxworks museum can both be found just a stone's throw from Baker Street underground station.
Friday, March 16, 2012
2012 Mini Coupe
CAR GARAGE | 2012 Mini Coupe | To prove the point, the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé has the fastest acceleration and top speed of any volume-produced MINI to date. The four-strong MINI range will go on sale through MINI dealers from 1st October 2011 and MINI Coupé customers can expect an exceptionally high standard of equipment Including: DAB digital radio, air conditioning, park distance control, alloy wheels, 3-spoke leather sport steering wheel and sport stripes on the body work.
Power for the MINI Coupé comes from the latest generation of BMW four-cylinder petrol Group and diesel engines. Outputs range from 122 kW hp/90 in the MINI Cooper Coupé to 211 hp / 155 kW in the highly Desirable flagship John Cooper Works MINI Coupé. Fuel economy on the combined cycle from 39.8mpg stretches in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model, while CO2 emissions are as low as just 114g/km on the Cooper Elementary School. Even the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé emits only 165g/km. Likely to prove popular with many potential customers is the Coupé MINI Cooper SD variant, the which offers the best fuel economy, lowest emissions highest torque output of any MINI.
In the MINI Coupé, engine power is converted into pure driving fun more directly and comprehensively than ever before. This car is the clearest illustration yet of MINI's legendary sporting DNA being transposed into a cutting-edge new vehicle. The MINI Coupé provides a complete re-interpretation of what a contender in the compact sports car class should offer the driver.
The MINI Coupé takes the legendary go-kart handling of every new MINI to a new high. A level of unmatched quality chassis in the small car segment Gives the new MINI models handling the flair you would expect from the brand. Work to enhance overall body rigidity has seen a slight forward shift in the MINI Coupe's weight distribution compared with the MINI Hatch. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) is standard across the range MINI Coupé and makes an Important contribution to safe and agile handling. The system includes integral ABS, EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) is on the options list but standard on the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe.
The optional Sport Suspension has firmer damper settings and comes with uprated anti-roll bars front and rear. For a more 'hard core' racing experience, the Coupé MINI accessories range includes a John Cooper Works Suspension, with a 10 mm drop in ride height, ultra-firm damping and further upgraded anti-roll bars. In the case of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé, it's a record-breaking performance MINI.
Power for the MINI Coupé comes from the latest generation of BMW four-cylinder petrol Group and diesel engines. Outputs range from 122 kW hp/90 in the MINI Cooper Coupé to 211 hp / 155 kW in the highly Desirable flagship John Cooper Works MINI Coupé. Fuel economy on the combined cycle from 39.8mpg stretches in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model, while CO2 emissions are as low as just 114g/km on the Cooper Elementary School. Even the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé emits only 165g/km. Likely to prove popular with many potential customers is the Coupé MINI Cooper SD variant, the which offers the best fuel economy, lowest emissions highest torque output of any MINI.
In the MINI Coupé, engine power is converted into pure driving fun more directly and comprehensively than ever before. This car is the clearest illustration yet of MINI's legendary sporting DNA being transposed into a cutting-edge new vehicle. The MINI Coupé provides a complete re-interpretation of what a contender in the compact sports car class should offer the driver.
The MINI Coupé takes the legendary go-kart handling of every new MINI to a new high. A level of unmatched quality chassis in the small car segment Gives the new MINI models handling the flair you would expect from the brand. Work to enhance overall body rigidity has seen a slight forward shift in the MINI Coupe's weight distribution compared with the MINI Hatch. DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) is standard across the range MINI Coupé and makes an Important contribution to safe and agile handling. The system includes integral ABS, EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist. DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) is on the options list but standard on the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe.
The optional Sport Suspension has firmer damper settings and comes with uprated anti-roll bars front and rear. For a more 'hard core' racing experience, the Coupé MINI accessories range includes a John Cooper Works Suspension, with a 10 mm drop in ride height, ultra-firm damping and further upgraded anti-roll bars. In the case of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé, it's a record-breaking performance MINI.
2013 Mini Roadster
CAR GARAGE | 2013 Mini Roadster | The faithful reproduction of the hallmark MINI design language within the proportions of a roadster Gives the first open-top two-seater in the history of MINI's unmistakable and irresistible charisma. Unlike the MINI, MINI Convertible and MINI Clubman, the MINI Roadster is Divided into three distinct segments: engine compartment, passenger compartment and boot.
With an exterior length of 3.734 millimeters (MINI Cooper Roadster: 3.728 millimeters, the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 3.758 millimeters), a wheelbase of 2.467 millimeters and width of 1.683 millimeters, the dimensions of the MINI Roadster largely mirrors the MINI Convertible Those of. However, standing tall just 1.390 (MINI Cooper Roadster: 1.384 millimeters, the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 1.391 millimeters), ie more than 20 millimeters lower than its four-seater soft-top stablemate, the new two-seater cuts a distinctive, low-slung and stretched Elegantly figure from the side.
Sport Stripes - available in Black, Silver and (exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster) Red for the bonnet and boot lid - allow owners to add an extra personal touch. The light-alloy wheels fitted as standard on the MINI Roadster come in 15, 16 or 17-inch formats, depending on the variant models.
The latest variant models from MINI's John Cooper Works sub-brand showcases its potential sporting event with the Greater intent. The MINI John Cooper Works Roadster is powered by a 155 kW/211 hp four-cylinder engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology. The modified turbocharger develops even pressure charge Greater than the engine in the MINI Cooper S Roadster. 6.5 seconds is all it takes the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster to blast from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph). Top speed is 237 km / h (147 mph). Added to which, with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 7.3 per 100 kilometres litres (38.7 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of 169 grams per kilometer, the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster boasts extraordinary efficiency for an open-top car in this output class.
The launch of the MINI Roadster builds on the tradition of British-Bred compact open-top sports cars. The MINI Roadster is available with the three most powerful petrol engines and the highest-output diesel unit in the brand's line-up. All variants of the MINI Cooper Roadster carry the name in their titles models.
Teaming up with the powerful engines and customary MINI front-wheel drive, chassis technology of a quality Unparalleled in the small car segment imbues the MINI Roadster with the brand's hallmark driving fun. The Electric Power Steering system, meanwhile, comes with speed-sensitive power assistance as standard, and the optional Sport Button (standard in the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster) allows the driver to give the steering particularly sporting characteristics. The standard DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system selectively brakes individual wheels and reduces engine power to Prevent a front or rear-end slide. The system includes ABS anti-lock braking, EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution), CBC (Cornering Brake Control), Brake Assist and Hill Start Assistant.
Technical Specifications :
John Cooper Works MINI Roadster
Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI Twin Power
Turbo technology and technological Numerous
details Carried over directly from motor sport
Displacement: 1.598 cc
Power Output: 155 kW/211 hp at 6.000 rpm
Max. torque: 260 lb-ft Nm/192 at 1.850 to 5.600 rpm
(280 Nm/207 lb-ft with overboost at 2.000 to 5.100 rpm)
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (62 mph): 6.5 seconds
Top speed: 237 km / h (147 mph)
Average fuel consumption o According to EU: 7.3 l/100 km (38.7 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions: 169 g / km
MINI Cooper S Roadster
Four-cylinder petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo technology MINI
Displacement: 1.598 cc
Power Output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5.500 rpm
Max. torque: 240 lb-ft Nm/177 at 1.600 to 5.000 rpm
(260 Nm/192 lb-ft with overboost at 1.730 to 4.500 rpm)
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (62 mph): 7.0 seconds
Top speed: 227 km / h (141 mph)
Average fuel consumption o According to EU: 6.0 l/100 km (47.1 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions: 139 g / km
MINI Cooper Roadster
Four-cylinder petrol engine with fully variable valve
management based on the BMW Group's Valvetronic technology
Displacement: 1.598 cc
Power output: 90 kW/122 hp at 6.000 rpm
Max. torque: 160 lb-ft Nm/118 at 4.250 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (62 mph): 9.2 seconds
Top speed: 199 km / h (124 mph)
Average fuel consumption o According to EU: 5.7 l/100 km (49.6 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions: 133 g / km
MINI Cooper SD Roadster
Four-cylinder turbodiesel with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology
Displacement: 1.995 cc
Power Output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4.000 rpm
Max. torque: 305 lb-ft Nm/225 at 1.750 to 2.700 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (62 mph): 8.1 seconds
Top speed: 212 km / h (132 mph)
Average fuel consumption o According to EU: 4.5 l/100 km (62.8 mpg imp)
CO2 emissions: 118 g / km
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