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"The COOPER is not
a retro-design car - rather, the COOPER stands for evolution. It has the
genes and characteristics of its predecessor, but at the same time is
larger, more powerful, more muscular, and more exciting than its
predecessor ever was."
Frank
Stephenson, Chief Designer |
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Exterior |
Choose
practically any color, as long as the mirrors are black or white!
The new Mini will be about 2 feet longer than its predecessor.
The extra length creates bolder lines and improves handling. The exterior dimensions are similar to the Chevrolet Metro.
The new Mini will be available in 14 exterior colors. The roof and exterior mirrors will be available in white or black.
The standard wheels will be 15-inch aluminum rims in white or silver.
A wide range of chrome trim options
will also be available.
Optional equipment will include stripes along the hood, a panorama sunroof, xenon headlights and a navigation system.
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Interior |
Now
featuring room for a center console, and speakers!
The seat upholstery will be available in leather or various styles of fabric.
The dashboard, doors and center console will have a combination of body colored trim and silver surfaces.
The Mini has a 3 spoke aluminum steering wheel and an aluminum gear shift knob.
The new Mini will have a wide range of sound systems available.
The center console
will have rotary knobs and toggle switches with functions the driver can set and control.
The speedometer will be directly in front of the driver. The other gauges
will be located in the center of the dashboard.
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Engine and
Suspension |
Get the 1.6
liter, it's Mini to the Max!
The base Mini will have the 1.4-liter, 8-valve engine.
The top of the line Mini will have a 1.6 liter, 16-valve engine with a supercharger.
Assuming 100 horsepower and a weight of 1,600 lbs, this car will be super fast!
This is the kind of power to weight ratio found on an MZ3.
The new Mini will come standard with disc brakes on all four wheels. The suspension and steering
will be sports-tuned, and employ a BMW multi-link rear axle.
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