The next exciting chapter to continue the success story of MINI has begun to launch a brand new MINI Coupe a unique model in fifth place in the family.
In addition to sales of the MINI Hatch, sedan, the Countryman and Clubman, the 2012 MINI Coupe is the first British built a two-seater sports brand in the UK, a long and proud history. This is a modern and authentic for the further development of the concept of vintage cars, which brings the heady mix of mini go-anywhere attitude and the practicality of a new type of customer.
MINI Coupe mission is simple, to maximize the pleasure of being behind the wheel. Keen drivers will be rewarded with a level of handling agility unmatched in the small car segment. Every aspect of the MINI Coupe - the choice of engines and chassis set for the weight distribution and aerodynamics - is focused on providing the best possible performance dynamics. To prove this, the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe has the fastest acceleration and top speed of any MINI volume produced to date.
Power of the MINI Coupe is the latest generation of BMW Group four-cylinder gasoline and diesel. Powers from 122 kW MINI Cooper in hp/90 Coupe 211 hp / 155 kW to light more convenient MINI John Cooper Works Coupé. The performance of the recently launched diesel engine, 143 hp/105 kW SD Cooper, is also available and the line-up is completed by the Cooper S offers 184 hp / 135kW.
Fuel economy on the combined cycle lengths of 39 mpg in the 0.8 MINI John Cooper Works to cut a frugal 65.7mpg on the model of Cooper SD, while CO2 emissions are as low as 114g/km only in SD Cooper. Even the MINI John Cooper Works emits only 165g/km Coupé. The full technical specification of each model follows.
Likely to be popular with many potential clients MINI Cooper Coupe is the SD variant, which offers better fuel economy, torque lower emissions increased production of any MINI. In addition, it will sprint to 62 mph in under eight seconds and lead to a top speed of 134 mph. With a value of only 13% BIK, and zero road tax in the first year, you switch drivers and fleet managers also see its obvious appeal. No official figures are yet available, but the MINI Coupe should be class-leading residual values.
MINI Coupe, the engine power is converted into pure driving pleasure more direct and more complete than ever. This car is the clearest illustration yet of the DNA of the legendary MINI sports car is converted to a new peak. MINI Coupe offers a completely new interpretation of what a candidate in the category of compact sports cars should offer the driver.
MINI Coupe takes the legendary go-kart handling of all new MINI to new heights. That each of the four models named Cooper in his name reflects the MINI faithful in power performance of his new car. Traditionally, this brand is a sign of excellent athletic ability and a nod to mark time with the legendary Formula One designer John Cooper.
The unprecedented level of support of small car segment for a new MINI model for the treatment of Flair, you can expect a brand. Designed for maximum expression of a go-kart handling, the vehicle suspension system offers a fun, nimble and precise driving.
With the Multi-link rear axle and suspension MacPherson strut front, excellent quality of the design of the chassis, steering and braking systems for the safe control of the vehicle at all times, even when pushed hard in dynamic situations. Compared with the MINI Hatch Coupe is also equipped with an optimized springs and dampers and rear anti-roll bar increased to improve its sporting credentials.
Despite its small size, Mini Cups not lack of technology: the MINI system-related information and entertainment smartphone includes optional navigation and Bluetooth integration, iPod connectivity, voice commands, and the possibility using certain applications. It is controlled by a small joystick on the center console below which is a bit cumbersome, and no touch screen, but overall this is a serious upgrade the technology at MINI junkie streak.
MINI Cabrio exciting driving experience has helped the car's Electric Power Steering (EPS). It is an electromechanical system is particularly effective to absorb the shock and control of other vibrations.
Help is speed sensitive, reducing the effort required by the driver during parking maneuvers, among others. Reduce the amount present at high speeds to improve road feel and directional stability.
Sport button on the center console is standard on all models, the MINI Coupe by pressing the Sport button to change the response characteristics of the accelerator produces a more edgy, sporty, and is designed to support performance driving attitude, that requires more steering, but offers a feeling of arousal.
