MINI Coupé
After the images that showed the Mini Coupe partially disguised, here are the first photographs of the Anglo-German two-seater in its final form. As we anticipated, the sportiest version of the Mini will be offered only with two-tone paint, except for the special version of the proposal to launch Midnight Black, which is distinguished by its glossy black body with matte black roof. The version shown in the photo gallery exhibits the optional Sport Stripes, or the longitudinal strips in a contrasting color in the hood and the trunk and on the rear spoiler and body color on the roof.
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Two places.
The Mini Coupe is up to 52 millimeters lower than normal and the Mini is the first and only mobile with rear spoiler, which comes out automatically at speeds above 80 km / h. The only two people allowed to extend the load capacity from behind the seats, also through an opening between the trunk and passenger compartment facilitates the arrangement of long objects.
Six-speed transmission.
The engines are the same as the Mini Coupe available now for the rest of the range. Four versions available: the John Cooper Works 211 hp coupe, we’ve already driven (see related links, below), the Cooper S Coupe with 184 hp, 122 hp from the Cooper Coupe and Coupe 143 hp Cooper SD, Minimalism all equipped with the system (the Start & Stop, it would be), and standard six-speed manual transmission. The Steptronic six-speed automatic transmission is offered as an option on all models except for the JCW.
Self-locking.
All Mini Coupe are obviously equipped with electronic stability control DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and traction (DTC Dynamic Traction Control) with the opportunity to enrich (fee) the technical equipment with the electronically controlled limited slip differential EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) is standard only on the John Cooper Works.
Naked down the mask, to the end. After a long wait and the first shots in which she appeared partially disguised, this is the first nude Mini Coupe. That removed the stickers does not reserve any surprise, as it appears to the faithful than the original concept. But now the fans can scrutinize every inch, until you could touch it at the next Frankfurt Motor Show.
JUST ENOUGH
Just a quick look to confirm what we already tasted two years ago: the new Mini will retain the same stylistic features of his sister to two volumes, which will differ for the new roof, which resembles a helmet in form, and for the third volume, first for the Mini range. Special versions on hand, is entirely new for the brand that the configuration with two bucket seats, which is not hard to change the external dimensions. Length, width and wheelbase remain the same fact (respectively stopped at 3.73, 1.68 and 2.47 meters) while the ground clearance is reduced by 29 mm. Almost three centimeters, which translates into a greater sense of attachment to the asphalt and very dynamic, also favored by the marked inclination of the front pillars and windscreen.
NEWS OF LUGGAGE
The biggest news, however, are found in the tail than to gratify the sight, the third volume also hides a spacious luggage compartment (290 lt), which is accessed from the hood and rear cockpit. The proceeds aerodynamic lip above the rear window then works in harmony with an active spoiler integrated in the third volume: aerodynamic appendage that is activated automatically to over 80 km / h, but can also be activated at will by the driver.
For even more stringent aerodynamic improvements are accompanied by major changes then reported to the body: the reinforcements applied it in the rear provide greater rigidity to the car, making it even more intense-kart feeling typical of the brand. Structural changes have also led to a slight imbalance of weight on the front axle, thus the traction of the drive wheels and the direction of the vehicle.
If the interior dashboard follows the classical architecture of the Mini, without altering the styles, the interior of the Coupe still has its distinctive features: comes standard with sport seats, carbon black is decorated with moldings for a sportier look and is topped by a gray-blue sky. As for entertainment, but, instead, on the one hand, relies on a stereo Visula boost for the soundtrack, the other provides the ability to browse and interact with social networks through software Mini Connect.
FANTASTIC FOUR
Under four different engines are offered, inevitably at the top of the range Mini engines. Three variants of the petrol four-cylinder 1.6-liter: 122 hp at an altitude of release Cooper, Cooper S and 184 hp on the well 211 hp John Cooper Works. If the first has the record variations between gasoline consumption and emissions, covering 100 kilometers with 5.4 liters of fuel CO2 emissions are equal to 127 g / km, the thrust version stands out for its 230 km / h Maximum speed and acceleration 0-100km / h in 6.9 seconds covered. Also compared the performance of all of the only diesel engine, the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine fitted to the Cooper SD: the 216 km / h maximum speed declared and 7.9 seconds to reach 100 km / h from standstill in the first step , against a consumption of only 4.3 liters per 100 km and emissions without 114 g / km.
FOR ALL TASTES
Standard on all four models, the six-speed manual gearbox, while the six-speed automatic will be optional on the Cooper, Cooper S and the diesel variant SD. To enhance the performance of the four engines, the Coupe will offer the full range then the electromechanical power steering as standard, able to adjust the steering depending on the hardness of gait. Also standard DSC and DTC, respectively responsible for controlling the driving stability and traction. For purists of the guide will then be available as an optional sport suspension features a stronger stabilizer bars and a stiffer shock absorbers.
GREEN SPORTS
Wide choice even looking under the heading: 15-inch version of attack on petrol and 16 for the two variants “S”. The queen of the range is equipped with wheels instead of the weight-optimized 17-inch, combined with runflat tires as standard. The palette of the painting includes a total of nine colors, with a roof that is painted in a contrasting color series (Jet Black, Pure Silver, and only for the John Cooper Works, Chili Red). In addition to a variety of solutions to enhance the sporting side of this mini, then could not miss the tricks of technology MINIMALSM, careful culling of fuel consumption and emissions. We will find it as standard, for example, automatic start / stop and the gear shift indicator.
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