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MINI History MINI Cars MINI Concepts Specials MINI Plant in Oxford, UK
The new MINI is being manufactured on one of the world's most modern and advanced production systems at the BMW Group plant at Oxford - the result of a £230 million investment programme at the factory. MINI Stars in "The Italian Job" MINI, the 2003 North American Car of the Year, will join a stellar cast that includes Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Seth Green, Mos Def and Donald Sutherland, in Paramount Pictures’ film, “The Italian Job,” opening nationwide May 30th.
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MINI Sidewalk 2007 MINI Convertible Sidewalk to Debut in Detroit
The all-new second generation MINI Cooper and Cooper S hardtops will make their North American debut at the North American International Auto Show in January. MINI will also present the MINI Convertible Sidewalk for its World debut. It will be offered in the U.S. as an option package and as a separate model for international markets. Drop-top Driving in an exclusive package: the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Making its World Debut will be the MINI Convertible Sidewalk. It is a car for the true enthusiast who appreciates the fun and exhilaration of open-air driving. In the US, the Sidewalk will be available in the spring as an exclusive package on both the MINI Cooper Convertible as well as the MINI Cooper S Convertible at a cost of $4,000. For other international markets, the MINI Sidewalk Convertible will be sold as an individual model.
The package for both models comes with English leather sport seats in an exclusive malt brown color and Sidewalk interior surfaces and graphics.
The steering wheel comes wrapped in special Sidewalk sport leather and is integrated with multi-function controls including cruise control. Dynamic Stability Control, Chrome Line interior trim, a center arm rest and a Harmon/Kardon sound system round out the package options.
MINI’s signature design and enhanced performance:
the all-new MINI. Boasting brand-new, aluminum-alloy four-cylinder engines
with increased power and performance, the new MINI hardtops make a strong
statement as they enter the North American market. The 1.6-liter naturally
aspirated four-cylinder engine in the MINI Cooper develops a maximum of
118 horsepower and 114 foot-pounds of torque at 4,250 rpm. This propels
the car to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 126 mph. |
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The new MINI Cooper S is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that provides 172 horsepower and 177 foot-pounds of torque in a range from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm. The Cooper S reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 139 mph. Despite their greater power and performance, the engines are even more fuel-efficient than before: Most notably the MINI Cooper with a manual transmission achieves an impressive 40 Miles per Gallon in highway driving according to the latest EPA testing. The second generation MINI has been completely redesigned from the ground up. Yet the new hardtops carry on MINI’s distinctive design elements, such as its instantly recognizable profile and contrast roof, its large round headlights and its wheels out at each corner – all elements that are the hallmark of MINI’s design, The overall length of the MINI Cooper has been extended by a mere 2.36 inches over the length of its predecessor; while the new MINI Cooper S is 2.4 inches longer. Although remaining one of the smallest cars on the road in the US, this modest increase in size is due to the MINI’s new, larger engines and MINI’s vision to anticipate and meet compliance for future impact and pedestrian safety standards. The interior of the new MINI has been thoroughly redesigned, offering a premium look with more choice and convenience. Reflecting the purist concept of the car, the highlight of the dashboard is the larger center speedometer, which features integrated audio controls as well as enhanced readouts and functions over the previous model. (December 21, 2006)
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