Mini Paceman JCW leaked

A new MINI meantime traditionally means a JCW version. Those John Cooper Works variants guarantee more power and a tasty body kit. In the case of the Paceman change the model in our opinion, no longer a good thing

these sporty roofline, the Paceman absolutely good. Where we the Countryman still not really charmed as the MINI Paceman does that radiates from where the British sporting brand stands for. He is also a lot more masculine than many other MINI and as John Cooper Works naturally been underlined.

Body kit
the extra powerful appearance is determined by the special front and rear bumpers, the oversized roof spoiler, side skirts and a set of course a few fist-sized exhaust pipes. If the body kit not enough confirmation gives the red roof, red lacquered mirror and also the red striping you make it clear that this is the most powerful MINI Paceman.

Interior

218 hp
obviously put the vigor also continued subcutaneously. Apart from a sportier chassis blows the 1.6 liter four-cylinder a higher tone. He develops 218 hp and 280 Nm, indeed as much as the MINI Countryman JCW. The driving forces are transferred to all four wheels and thus is acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h in approximately seven seconds to realize. Top speed is 225 km / h.

Spring
The MINI Paceman JCW will experience its world debut at the NAIAS in Detroit and in the spring at the dealerships. The prices are in run-up to the development and release.

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NAIAS debut for new Mini Cabriolet Sidewalk – and NO it’s not the MINI II…

Jeez, we got all red and excited when we first saw the press release, but I believe you’ll forgive us as it’s not as if one can easily distinguish the MINI I & II from each other. Anyway, the Sidewalk is a new addition to the MINI Convertible range which will make its premiere at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

The Sidewalk model offers a host of exclusive and additional options, and is available on the One, Cooper and Cooper S. It includes a choice of four paintwork colours, Malt Brown English Leather upholstery, 17” Night Spoke light alloy wheels, bi-colour leather steering wheel and gear knob and special ‘Sidewalk’ interior trim, floor mats, badges and door inserts.

Additional MINI options that are standard on Sidewalk models are Automatic Stability Control and Traction (ASC+T), multifunction leather steering wheel, mirror caps in body colour, chrome line interior, passenger seat height adjustment, sports seats, storage compartment pack, front fog lamps, manual air conditioning, on board computer, interior light pack and white indicators.

According to MINI, should a customer wish to specify these options on any other MINI Convertible, the cost of the extra kit would be approximately 25 per cent higher than if purchased as part of a standard package on the Sidewalk edition. Sales start in April 2007.

On the road prices (UK) are as follows:

MINI One Sidewalk – £16,910

MINI Cooper Sidewalk – £17,960

MINI Cooper S Sidewalk -£20,235

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MINI KRINK Another Artistic Take on BMWs City Ride

The BMW Group is no stranger to ‘artsy’ vehicles. From the renowned BMW Art Cars to the provocative MINI creations, the German company is more than willing to turn its cars into a canvas for artists to work on. This particular MINI was crafted by KRINK creator and graffiti influencer, Craig “KR” Costello. The NY artist travelled to Hamburg, Germany and applied his trademark Krink silver paint drip aesthetic to the three-door hatch, and well, this is what it looks like. More pics after the jump.

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MINI Convertible Pops Up in Florida Based MINI Dealer Site!

Strangely enough, this image featuring the yet to be unveiled, 2007/8 MINI Convertible appeared on an official MINI dealer’s website (Braman MINI Palm Beach), in the section “New Car Specials”. I’m pretty sure that you’re wondering what we think. Well, honestly, we’re not sure. There’s a chance that the dealer could have received some images/renderings that were intended for internal use but on the other hand, this could be nothing more than just a photoshop. Either way, this guy has several questions to answer for selling a car on his website that practically doesn’t exist!

Via: Autoblog.it , Source: Braman MINI

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Restored 1960 Morris Mini to be Raffled at UK Classic Motor Show

A fully restored 1960 Morris Mini with 56,600 miles on the clock will be raffled at the British Classic Motor Show to be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13th to 15th November 2009. The red Morris Minor was restored to its former glory live on stage at last year’s classic motorshow by Edd China from TV’s Wheeler Dealers programme. The car will be given away in a text-to-win competition where participants are asked to answer a rather lame question of the sort “Which anniversary is the classic Mini celebrating in 2009″. For the record, the answer is ‘Mini Golden’…

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2011 MINI Cooper Countryman Reviews

2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

Taking the 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman out for a test drive was a fascinating experience, because we didnt know what to expect. We drove over some hard gravel and dirt roads and through some rough weather, and the Mini performed admirably.

The initial turn of the wheel produced a sharp turn of the car, but as the car went through the turn, the handling gradually became less light and more robust. The world of the traditional Mini Cooper and the world of the SUV are so diametrically opposed that any crossover is bound not to be perfect.

The Countryman comes with 4-seat and 5-seat options, with either one offering plenty of back seat head and leg room. Trunk space was decent, definitely superior to the original Mini Cooper, and driver head room was drastically improved.

The 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is a new crossover from Mini that’s both sporty and family-friendly. Mini Coopers aren’t practical family cars. The Countryman changes this. The 2011 Countryman also has the most cargo space in Minis lineup with a maximum of 41.3 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

The Countryman has a lot more cargo room than the Cooper Hardtop, but it’s easily beat by many affordable small cars like the Honda Fit that are cheaper and roomier.

The 2011 Cooper Countryman occupies a weird place in the market. One thing the Juke can match is the Countryman’s performance. Its 1.6-liter engine makes 188 horsepower, which is seven more than the Cooper S Countryman, and 67 more than the base Countryman.

The Mini Countryman is a new model for 2011. It’s also Mini Cooper’s first crossover, which means it’s larger and rides higher off the ground than the Mini Cooper Hardtop or the Mini Clubman. In addition to being larger in size, Mini added another first to the Countryman’s features list with an optional all-wheel drive system Mini calls ALL4.

Their newest attempt is the Countryman, which carries the Mini name, but not the size. The interior is stunningly massive, similar to that of a large car. The larger the Mini, the less it drives like one. If you choose to opt for the more expensive Cooper S Countryman, you can get the 181 horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder. Helping put that power on the road is a front-wheel drive system. The car can also be given a four-wheel drive system, called the ALL4. While it might not be as fast as the Cooper, it’s still a decent car to drive. That downward kink at the rear of the roofline helps the car keep Mini’s floating roof, which has become a trademark of the company. Step inside the Countryman and you will take notice at how Mini has grown up.

If you choose the four-seat Countryman, you will find a long central rail that runs from the front of the car to the rear.--It’s more practical than the Cooper and is pretty good to drive. The interior is spacious, but it keeps the traditional Mini style.--Why We Hate It - Some of the Mini driving characteristics have been lost due to the car’s size.

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