The all new Mini is here, although it is now bigger and larger than it ever was. The latest edition of the Mini features an extensive upgrade in terms of product substance that benefits its sporty, agile handling, ride comfort and efficiency as well as enhancing its unmistakable aura, functionality and premium style. New engines with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology and likewise newly developed transmissions increase the car’s sprint capabilities while at the same time reducing fuel consumption.
This latest evolutionary stage in the development of MINI enhances not only driving fun but also the car’s quality feel, the space available on all four seats and the level of safety. The new MINI is 98 mm longer, 44 mm wider and 7 mm higher than its predecessor. The wheelbase has been extended by 28 mm while the track has been increased by 42 mm at the front and 34 mm at the rear.
The Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper S. Both are powered by completely newly developed engines featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, including a turbocharging system, petrol direct injection, variable camshaft control on the intake and exhaust side (double VANOS) and fully variable valve control in the form of VALVETRONIC, as patented by the BMW Group. The engines are combined with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, with the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission.
