Showing posts with label MINI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MINI. Show all posts

Thursday, June 23, 2011

New Mini Coupe Rp 189 million-USD 267 Million!

After the release of new models complete photos, 2-seater Coupe, Mini yesterday also estimated selling price of the car in the United States. Small car that will go on sale in autumn of this year priced starting around 22,000 U.S. dollars (USD 189 million) and the most expensive for the racing version of the 31,000 U.S. dollars (USD 267 million).

If there is interest in Indonesia who want to buy it, of course, can now be ordered through PT BMW Indonesia, which is now officially market the Mini in Indonesia. In fact, next month in IIMS 2011, BMW will show off the Mini models that will be marketed in Indonesia. The price is certainly not like Uncle Sam in the country. Certainly more expensive and can double!

Mini Mini Coupe is a last attempt to keep the brand is still flying. Actually, the concept of the Mini for racing and steady accelerated already initiated a decade ago. In fact, that appears even larger Mini, the Clubman and the Countryman.



Tuesday, June 21, 2011

New Mini Coupe Sport (Part 2)

Luxury features are included as well, among other things, Electric Power Steering are highly concentrated with the speed of the car. Meanwhile, to maintain stability when accelerated, the MINI is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as a dock.

Optional feature is Dynamic Traction Control with Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC). Especially for John Cooper Work variants, features and EDLC DTC, is standard equipment. Another addition is, outside rearview mirror that can be set by pressing the button from inside the cabin and Park Distance Control (PDC).


For entertainment, mounted audio which can play MP3, CD player, a connection "AUX", USB and Bluetooth for mobile phones. To use the Harman Kardon speakers. Meanwhile, to illuminate the road at night, MINI installing xenon adaptive headlights. Be The MINI as superkompak a luxurious yet retains elements of a classic!

New Mini Coupe Sport

This is the latest variant of the MINI, the two-door Coupé. His appearance differs from previous Mini models. This latest version, got "ass"! Hence, claimed to be the first MINI with the design of the "three box" (engine, cabin and luggage).

MINI is more unique appearance with the roof painted red and called a "helmet roof" with two parallel lines of the body plus a prominent spoiler on the back. Another characteristic, around the side door glass blend with the front and rear. In fact, to add value to the aerodynamics, the A pillar on the MINI is one of this position is made more oblique. Another characteristic of this super compact sport, can only load the driver and one passenger! Thus, the new MINI is suitable for action!

4 Variants

MINI Coupé directly with the 4-variant is offered with two engine options, namely gasoline 1.6-liter and 2.0 liter diesel. Remarkably, both machines using advanced technology BMW. For example, for gasoline, equipped with direct injection system. While the diesel version, common rail, turbochager with propeller angle can change (VGT). MINI lovers can choose the variant according to his needs!



Like to test the adrenaline at the track, the MINI provides a gasoline engine capable of spitting out 211 PS power and accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 6.4 seconds. This variant is called Coupé MINI John Cooper Works. According to MINI parent now, this machine is specially tuned by experts who specialize in preparing the machines for Sport BMW and MINI. His ability to speed up to a maximum, 240 km / hour (kph).

MINI also provides a 1.6 petrol engine is more efficient, named the MINI Cooper S and Coupé. Special Coupé MINI Cooper diesel is elementary. The latter version, in addition to economical (fuel consumption claims 23.25 MPA), its ability to accelerate is also terrific, 7.9 seconds.



Active Spoiler

Rear body, according to the MINI designed classical-style gran turismo. In addition, because the sport character, his posture was made 52 mm lower than the standard MINI. The goal, the more steady speed up and to maneuver.

No less interesting, so that the more stylish and aerodynamic, rear spoiler incorporated with the roof. Amazingly, there is also an active spoiler (first used on the MINI) in the tail trunk. At a speed of 80 km / h, this spoiler sticking to add traction to increase stability and maneuverability steady!

For transmission, provided only 6-speed manual. Especially for the Cooper S and Cooper Elementary School, also offered 6-speed automatic transmission. The chassis of this car is also set to gain more weight balance. The result - a claim MINI - when a character is equal to speed up go-kart.

Monday, February 7, 2011

German Tuner Thinks Louis Vuitton-esque MINI JCW with up to 252HP Looks Kewl


We're no luxury handbag experts, but the first thought that comes to mind upon seeing CoverEFX's MINI John Cooper Works [JCW] tuning proposal is a....Louis Vuitton bag on wheels. For obvious reasons, the monogram canvas is different than the one found on the products of the famous French design house, but its styling as well as the colors and the leathery texture of the special foil wrap all point to an inspiration that come from Louis Vuitton.

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