Mini celebrated its 50th birthday on August 26, 2009 with BMW announcing it will unveil the very sleek Mini Coupe Concept at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (17-27 September). This two-seater will happily take the most powerful engine currently available in the Mini range (the 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged power unit carried over from the 2010 Mini John Cooper Works), with a maximum output of 155kW/211hp and peak torque of 260Nm/192lb-ft. Through the Overboost function, this increases to 280Nm/206lb-ft. for a short burst. Add to that its improved aerodynamics and it’s no wonder BMW is confident that this model Mini will deliver the best ever performance.
Quick is good, but the new Mini will also have lower emissions and deliver a greater driver experience, says BMW.
The company adds that the Mini Coupe Concept incorporates a wide range of features aimed at delivering a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring. The lightweight two-seater has the distinctive Mini’s compact dimensions, low center of gravity and great axle load distribution. At the same time the low roofline, the precisely-defined spoiler edge at the rear and other aerodynamic features enhance the car's performance to an even higher standard.
The Mini Coupe Concept is 3,714mm (146.2 inches) long, 1,683mm (66.3 inches) wide and 1356mm (53.4 inches) tall, gving the Mini Coup the look of a muscular sports machine.
The hexagonal grille and the large round headlights are unmistakable design features re-interpreting the front view of the classic Mini in particularly modern style. The indicators are integrated in the headlights, just above the innovative three-dimensional surrounds for the positioning lights and the foglamps. The entire front air dam has been adjusted to the sporting look of the car, standing out even wider and more striking than before.
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