MINI Coupe

[Tonicwater]

Noticed that MINI is launching their coupe soon. What do you guys think? Nice? Wonder how much would it be when it reaches our shores.

 

[Tonicwater]

General specifications

Country of origin Great Britain

Numbers built N/A (Prototype)

Produced in 2009

Introduced at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

 

Engine

Configuration Straight 4

Location Front, transversely mounted

Displacement 1.598 liter / 97.5 cu in

Bore / Stroke 77.0 mm (3 in) / 85.8 mm (3.4 in)

Compression 10.5:1

Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC

Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection

Aspiration Turbo

 

Drivetrain

Chassis/body unitary steel

Front suspension McPherson struts

Rear suspension centrally guided axle with longitudinal arms, anti-roll bar

Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS

Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Drive Front wheel drive

 

Dimensions

Length / Width / Height 3714 mm (146.2 in) / 1683 mm (66.3 in) / 1356 mm (53.4 in)

 

Performance figures

Power 208 bhp / 155 KW @ 6000 rpm

Torque 280 Nm / 207 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm

BHP/Liter 130 bhp / liter

 

From http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4241/MI...pe-Concept.html

[Circuit]

hmmm i still prefer the original feel and look of the mini... now its no where mini look or jap look...

 

and its like use hammer wack it flatter....

 

old and modern look mix.... alamak

[Larrysoon]

look ok to me nice but not that appealing to me.

 

but must thumbs up to them at least they dare to try.

[Altivo]

rather unproportionate leh.... the classic mini (mr bean's car) was the best... the new mini wasn't too shabby but this? sigh... wonder why people want's to do things for the sake of doing it...

[Sony]

rather unproportionate leh.... the classic mini (mr bean's car) was the best... the new mini wasn't too shabby but this? sigh... wonder why people want's to do things for the sake of doing it...

 

 

 

coz got people want to spend money to buy