Breaking News: Mini Coupe Concept revealed
By Andrew C., 27 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Mini Coupe Concept
Back in 1959, 50 years ago more exactly, on 26 August Mini was presented to the public for the first time! In order to celebrate that event the manufacturer revealed today the Mini Coupe Concept: expression of MINI design and the great ability of the brand‚ designers to fill the elementary values of the brand with new life, using the options of modern drivetrain and suspension technology, and developing fascinating perspectives for the future of the brand on this basis. This concept represents the vision of how the model family may well develop in future bringing together a wide range of features for a truly sporting and ambitious style of motoring. The big surprise for this new model is that it will carry the most powerful engine available at Mini, the 1.6-litre twin-scroll turbocharged power unit carried over from the MINI John Cooper Works capable to deliver kW/211 hp, peak torque 260 Newton-metres/192 lb-ft increasing through the Overboost function for a short while to an even more substantial 280 Newton-metres/206 lb-ft.
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