Sep 30, 2011

MINI Coupe, two seats from the timeless appeal



MINI introduces the first two places of the current range of models. The MINI Coupe once again enriches the variety of models and contributes to the maximum driving pleasure in the compact segment. The fifth model of the British brand symbolizes the new interpretation of a particularly compact sports car. As the first premium car segment, the MINI Coupe transmits the sporting genes of the MINI brand with authenticity to a concept car moderno.La MINI Coupe impresses with maximum agility and driving performance of all models of the brand. The selection of engines, tuning buoyancy, weight distribution and aerodynamic characteristics are set to provide optimum performance. Moreover, the concept of two-seater consistently applied to both the exterior and interior design also accentuates the ' independence of the new model. With a wide-opening tailgate, a large luggage (capacity: 280 liters) with loading solution through to the interior, the MINI Coupe reveals excellent versatility in traffic every day, in the transport of sports equipment and for Leisure and travel in two.

Design: an independent character in the unmistakable style of the brand. 

The MINI Coupe is the first model of the brand with a body designed in three-box design and a particularly strong trunk. Her independent personality, sport is also reflected in high and low profile roof in the helmet with highly expressive lines. The roof of the MINI Coupe with large windows is painted in a series of contrasting color, such as options are available for the Sport Stripes in a new design. The performance of individual lines of the body reflects the typical MINI design language. In addition, a number of distinctive stylistic features of MINI design indicates membership in the brand new two-seater measuring modello.La 3 734 millimeters (MINI Cooper Coupe: 3 728 mm) long, 1 683 mm in width and 1 384 mm ( MINI Cooper Coupe: 1 378 mm) in height. The overall length, width and pitch (2467 mm) are almost identical to the MINI, while the height of the body is much inferiore.All 'interior, the particular nature of the two places will be emphasized by ellipsoidal geometries obtained in the sky that maximize the roof space for the head of the driver and passenger. In addition, the MINI Coupe is equipped with a rear storage tray in two parts, three-dimensional shape. Engine: full power, efficiency typical of the MINI. For the MINI Coupe provides the most powerful gasoline engines and diesel engines range of brand . The propulsion technology is based on the excellent know-how in the development of the BMW and MINI offers a typical mix of linear power delivery and efficiency esemplare.L 'arc of power output ranges from the MINI Coupe (90 kW/122 CV) to the MINI Cooper SD Coupé (105 kW/143 hp), the MINI Cooper S Coupe (135 kW/184 hp) and up to 155 kW/211 hp top model sportsman John Cooper Works MINI Coupe. As an alternative to the manual six-speed models for MINI Cooper Coupe, MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Coupe Coupe is offered as an optional SD automatic transmission with six speeds.

Trim-kart-feeling at its most intense

The MINI Coupe produces its unsurpassed-kart feeling especially thanks particularly to the calibration of the technique of the framework. The typical front-wheel drive mini cushions McPherson front axle, multilink rear axle, brakes powerful and the electromechanical steering provide exciting agility. Is also offered as optional sports suspension that is distinguished by a characteristic line of shock absorbers and stiffer stabilizer bars stronger. To adjust very sports-oriented competition, the program also includes an accessory structure Works.La MINI John Cooper Coupe comes standard with stability control DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), greater safety on wet and a more sporty style of driving dynamics in cornering traction mode assures the DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control), on board as standard in the MINI John Cooper Works available as coupe and optional on all other models. Body and safety: ideal balance of weight, aerodynamics optimized, comprehensive protection. Similar to the technical set-up, the MINI Coupe also the architecture of the body and the balance of the masses are consistently oriented to provide maximum driving pleasure. Of innovative measures to protect pedestrians and interventions to optimize the stiffness of the shell determine the balance of weight shifted slightly forward and positively affects the front wheel of the MINI Coupe. Agility and safety are promoted also by the increase in torsional rigidity, resulting from a series of interventions reinforced struttura.A higher speeds, the channeling of air flow is optimized by a steeply raked windshield, low profile and the integrated roof spoiler and a rear spoiler on. The active rear spoiler, which is used for the first time in a MINI is built into the rear panel and automatically exits at a speed of 80 km / h. The spoiler provides an optimized aerodynamic balance between the front and rear. At the maximum speed activated rear spoiler creates additional downforce of about 40 kilograms. In addition, the MINI John Cooper Works Series Coupe is equipped with the aerodynamic kit Works.L John Cooper 'standard safety equipment includes front airbags, the MINI Coupe, side airbags for head and chest placed in the outer sides of seat backs front seat belt automatic three points with force limiters, belt latch tensioners and an indicator of tire failure.



Equipment from the premium character: refined, innovative, customized. 

The typical variety of exterior paint MINI in the program, the interior colors, variations of seat covers and layout, as well as numerous options specific to each model, creating an offer unique customization of the MINI Coupe. The premium character is underlined by the wealth of standard equipment, including for example, the power assist depending on the operating speed, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Park Distance Control, Height-adjustable seats, air conditioning (Coupe MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper SD Coupe, Coupe MINI John Cooper Works), an audio system with CD player also can play MP3 and AUX-in connector. Can be ordered as an option the seats of the black projectors, xenon light, Adaptive Headlights, Comfort Access, automatic climate control, exterior mirrors and interior autoanabbaglianti, a storage package, the preparation of the transport system and a rear John Cooper Works package, as well as many extras exclusive to the MINI Yours.Unica program in the small car segment is the provision of entertainment and communication systems involving, for example, Harman Kardon Hi-Fi speakers, preparation for Bluetooth mobile phone and the 'USB audio interface. Combined Visual MINI Boost radio or navigation system with MINI, MINI Connected provides functions webradio, local search and Google Send to Car, receive RSS news feeds and the use of Facebook and Twitter on board .

Made in England: the MINI plant in Oxford, extends the range of products with the MINI Coupe

The MINI Coupe underlines its link with the famous sporting history of the brand through its British origins. The new MINI Coupe is manufactured at the MINI plant in Oxford along with the MINI, the MINI Clubman and the MINI Cabrio. Both the assembly plant that the plant in Oxford, Swindon presses the engine plant Hams Hall, near Birmingham, are becoming increasingly important for the BMW Group. The start of production of the MINI Coupe is linked to a further expansion of production capacity, partly as a result need to 'widen the range of MINI models. Over the next three years the BMW Group will invest in the homeland of the MINI around 500 million pounds in the ower and modernization of production facilities. Already, the MINI is the third largest producer of cars in Britain.