50th Anniversary MINI Coupe Concept

MINI is celebrating a great birthday: Exactly fifty years ago, on 26 August 1959, the classic Mini was presented to the public for the first time, a unique story of success starting out and today giving MINI the perfect opportunity to look ahead without losing sight of the brand’s great tradition.

This two-seater is designed to accommodate even the most powerful engine currently available in MINI and with the 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbocharged power unit carried over from the MINI John Cooper Works.

Concept offers truly outstanding performance. Maximum output is 155 kW/211 hp, peak torque 260 Newton-meters/192 lb-ft increasing through the Overboost function for a short while to an even more substantial 280 Newton-meters/206 lb-ft. And now the MINI Coupe Concept offers everything it takes to exceed even the supreme performance of the MINI John Cooper Works with this unique power unit.

The body design of the MINI Coupe Concept also bridges the gap from the earliest days of the Mini’s history all the way to the more distant future of the brand, emphasizing the unique nature of the concept as well as its full membership in the MINI family. At the same time the individual and emotional design language arouses the expectation of a particularly thrilling experience on the road.

The new concept car carries over the unmistakable front end look from the four-seater MINI. Smoothly balanced contours on the engine lid characterized by wide and sweeping radius, the large headlights, the homogenous shape of the radiator grille and the wide lower air intake give each model that unique look, openness and charm so typical of the brand. Through the greater rake of the windscreen on the MINI Coupe Concept, the car looks even more striking and dynamic, the low and streamlined body proving clearly that the MINI Coupe Concept is a particularly outstanding performer.

The rear-end design of the MINI Coupe Concept consistently follows the need to optimize the flow of air in the interest of both driving dynamics and efficiency. The principle of “form follows function” so essential to MINI, the look and design of various body elements, fully reflects the characteristic features and qualities of the car. Through its design alone, therefore, the MINI Coupe Concept clearly confirms its sporting potential in a particularly credible and convincing manner.

In MINI Coupe Concept there is another distinctive feature that provides additional space in the cabin and has a practical significance: the compartment between the passenger area and trunk has openings. Thus obtained seamless loading luggage rather unusual for a coupe, it gives the driver and passengers direct access to objects placed in the luggage compartment, even during movement. As a result, bags, which are, for example, drinks, music CDs, or road maps, are safely stowed in the trunk and at the same time, there are always at hand. In addition to the corporate body design, the models MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible has already established modern standards of agility and the joy of driving among the premium compact car segment. Powerful engines and advanced suspension technology ensures a truly unique experience behind the wheel. Front-wheel drive and powerful disc brakes on all four wheels provide the basis solely of safe and agile ride. The concept model is based on the idea of reducing weight. For example, this two-seater comes with an aluminum roof that doesn’t only have a positive effect on reducing the weight of the concept, but also contributes to lowering the center of gravity significantly reducing the rolls and better handling. The lighter weight also means greater cost; MINI Coupe Concept offers the possibility of combining driving pleasure with the fuel economy and reduces CO2 emissions to a minimum, which is an important trend of our time. MINI Coupe Concept is designed for motorists who are inspired by the unique combination of driving pleasure, the embodiment of a certain style of living and excellent quality, this is the characteristic for all models of MINI.