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		<title>50th Anniversary MINI Coupe Concept</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s great tradition.

This two-seater is designed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">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&#8217;s great tradition.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-794  aligncenter" title="P90047076" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-0.jpg" alt="P90047076" width="553" height="369" /></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-795" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-1" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-1.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-1" width="580" height="387" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-796" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-2" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-2.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-2" width="580" height="387" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The body design of the MINI Coupe Concept also bridges the gap from the earliest days of the Mini&#8217;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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-797" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-3" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-3.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-3" width="580" height="387" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-798" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-4" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-4.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-4" width="580" height="387" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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 &#8220;form follows function&#8221; 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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-799" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-5" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-5.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-5" width="580" height="329" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-800" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-6" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-6.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-6" width="580" height="387" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-801" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-7" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-7.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-7" width="580" height="314" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-802" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-8" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-8.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-8" width="580" height="372" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-803" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-9" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-9.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-9" width="580" height="334" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-804" title="MINI-Coupe-Concept-10" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/MINI-Coupe-Concept-10.jpg" alt="MINI-Coupe-Concept-10" width="580" height="387" /></p>
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		<title>MINI presents jubilee John Cooper Works World Championship 50</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InMyCar</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MINI presents sporty model MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 as a reminder of the anniversary of the brand and the victory of the car of John Cooper in the Formula-1 World Championship fifty years ago. According to the press release of the German mark, in 1959, sports car designer by John Cooper won [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-528" title="mini-1" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/mini-1-300x180.jpg" alt="mini-1" width="300" height="180" />MINI presents sporty model MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 as a reminder of the anniversary of the brand and the victory of the car of John Cooper in the Formula-1 World Championship fifty years ago. According to the press release of the German mark, in 1959, sports car designer by John Cooper won his first champion title in the Formula 1 with Jack Brebemom as a racer. A special version of John Cooper Works, first presented at an international festival MINI United 2009 in the British city of Silverstone, will be released in limited edition quantity of 250 copies .</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The car is equipped with four cylinder engine with the power of 211 hp with turbo and direct injection gasoline. Paint coating of MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 is colored Connaught Green and is a reminder of the typical colors of British racing cars of 50&#8217;s and 60&#8217;s of the last century. It perfectly combines with the color of the roof and bonnet stripes colored Pepper White. In addition, a special shade of green with white stripes on the bonnet of the color reflects the concept cars of Cooper F1.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Inside MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 creates a climate of a racing car through carbon-filled plastic detail and decoration, seasoned mainly in black. The contrast red line on the lever ICIE and black mats adds a note of sports decor. Decorative slats John Cooper Works and the inserts on the doors are made of carbon. Sports steering wheel with a rim made of leather and Alcantara is the final element of the sports cockpit design.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-529" title="mini-2" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/mini-2-300x195.jpg" alt="mini-2" width="270" height="176" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-530" title="mini-3" src="http://www.carsnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/mini-3-300x198.jpg" alt="mini-3" width="270" height="178" /></p>
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