MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

S4 / 1.598 cc / 211 PS / 207 lb/ft (280 Nm) @ 2.000 - 5.300 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,4 s / Vmax: 149 mph (240 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

Mini John Cooper Louis Vuitton Edition (Stage 2) by CoverEFX

S4 / 1.598 cc / 255 PS / 282 lb/ft (382 Nm) @ 2.000 - 5.300 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,8 s / Vmax: 148 mph (238 km/h) (click images for a larger view)

German Tuner Thinks Louis Vuitton-esque MINI JCW with up to 252HP Looks Kewl

We're no luxury handbag experts, but the first thought that comes to mind upon seeing CoverEFX's MINI John Cooper Works [JCW] tuning proposal is a....Louis Vuitton bag on wheels. For obvious reasons, the monogram canvas is different than the one found on the products of the famous French design house, but its styling as well as the colors and the leathery texture of the special foil wrap all

German Tuner Thinks Louis Vuitton-esque MINI JCW with up to 252HP Looks Kewl

We're no luxury handbag experts, but the first thought that comes to mind upon seeing CoverEFX's MINI John Cooper Works [JCW] tuning proposal is a....Louis Vuitton bag on wheels. For obvious reasons, the monogram canvas is different than the one found on the products of the famous French design house, but its styling as well as the colors and the leathery texture of the special foil wrap all

New Mini Cooper SD gets 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel with 143HP and up to 65.7 UK MPG

MINI has introduced the most power diesel variant yet in its line-up in the form of the new Cooper SD which is powered by a new 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder oil-burner that makes 143-horses at 4,000 rpm and an impressive 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of peak torque, available between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm. The Cooper SD trim is offered in the three-door hatch, the Clubman, the Convertible and the

MINI Announces New JCW Sport Packages and Clubman Hampton Edition

The newly developed 2.0-liter turbo diesel we told you about in our previous post isn't the only fresh addition to MINI's lineup for 2011. The new year also brings a John Cooper Works [JCW] Pack option for the hatch and convertible models, a performance kit for the Cooper S and the Clubman Hampton special edition.The JCW pack option for the Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop and Convertible vehicles is

AC Schnitzer Offers First Batch of Goodies for MINI Countryman

German tuner AC Schnitzer has launched its first tuning package for the MINI Countryman . The focus is clearly on the wheels, as clients can choose between four different designs in two different sizes (18- or 19-inch) to go with the two-tone white and black exterior paint job. In fact, AC Schnitzer has just broken a personal record: in a company first, it has fitted a MINI with 19-inch rims. As

MINI Cooper Matt Edition

S4 / 1.598 cc / 211 PS / 207 lb/ft (280 Nm) @ 2.000 - 5.300 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 6,8 s / Vmax: 148 mph (238 km/h) / Limited Edition (250 cars)(click images for a larger view)

MINI Clubman Cooper S Streetworker from Schmidt Revolution

Schmidt Revolution, a German-based company that primarily specializes in alloy wheels but occasionally presents fully tuned projects, has unveiled its latest creation, a conceptual version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S called the "Streetworker". Read more »

Stars and their cars, post 1940's

No doubt you recognize James Garner Here are Jack Benny, Rochester, and the Maxwell http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/06/jack-benny-and-pres-harry-truman.html Why is Elvis messing with a Messerschmitt? Yikes, those aren't good looking glasses Sean Connery and a Sunbeam Alpine that was his to use during a movie he was making I hope you recognize Roy Rodgers, I doubt anyone has an unkind word

MINI Flavored Double-Decker Bus Hits the Streets of Milan

For those of you enjoying the city of Milan in Italy, MINI's double-decker lifestyle bus will be making a short three-day stop at the Corso Vercelli shopping district from Wednesday, December 22 to Friday, December 24. The specially modified double-decker bus is a mobile play station that includes a shop for MINI's Lifestyle accessories, open from 10 am to 9 pm. More photos of MINI's tricked out

MINI Paceman Concept: Crossman Coupe Study Previewed Ahead of Detroit Show

In 2001, the BMW Group revived the concept of the original MINI creating a new brand from a single, three-door hatchback model. Fast forward to today, and the British automaker's range has exploded with the arrival of a number of models including the soft-top Convertible, the JCW specials, the Clubman estate and the Countryman crossover, while two two more vehicles, the Coupe and Speedster, which

Mini Cooper Bully á la Denis Simachev

S4 / 1.598 cc / 175 PS / 192 lb/ft (260 Nm) @ 1.700 - 4.500 / turbo / 0 - 62 mph (100 km/h): 7,1 s / Vmax: 140 mph (225 km/h) /  Limited edition (25 cars), decorated with the traditional Russian ornament painting Khokhloma, variocolor painting(click images for a larger view)

MINI Clubman Tricycle at Beijing Olympic Games

When we first saw these pictures of the MINI Clubman tricycle over at our Spanish pals at Motorpasion, our initial thought was that some witty individual found a way to lure tourists that have flocked China’s capital for the 2008 Olympic Games. Turns out though that credits have to go to MINI as the British automaker created this unique “clubman-cycle” for promotional reasons just as they did

MINI Clubman Tricycle at Beijing Olympic Games

When we first saw these pictures of the MINI Clubman tricycle over at our Spanish pals at Motorpasion, our initial thought was that some witty individual found a way to lure tourists that have flocked China’s capital for the 2008 Olympic Games. Turns out though that credits have to go to MINI as the British automaker created this unique “clubman-cycle” for promotional reasons just as they did

Last MINI Cabriolet Rolls Off Production Line

MINI has produced the last example of the current generation Cabriolet as it gets ready for the new open-top four-seater that will be based on the second generation model. The final specimen, a MINI Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk painted in metallic White Silver, has been sold to a MINI fan in the USA. Since spring 2004, MINI has sold a total of 164,000 Convertibles. Around 77% of the total sales

Last MINI Cabriolet Rolls Off Production Line

MINI has produced the last example of the current generation Cabriolet as it gets ready for the new open-top four-seater that will be based on the second generation model. The final specimen, a MINI Cooper S Convertible Sidewalk painted in metallic White Silver, has been sold to a MINI fan in the USA. Since spring 2004, MINI has sold a total of 164,000 Convertibles. Around 77% of the total sales

Fifth Gear Video: MINI Cooper S JCW vs Renault Clio RS Cup

In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 197HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along with the usual race track lap, Fifth Gear's journalists also perform an unconventional test in a tight circuit. Find out who wins in the video after the jump. -Continued Via: Autoblog.it

Fifth Gear Video: MINI Cooper S JCW vs Renault Clio RS Cup

In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 197HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along with the usual race track lap, Fifth Gear's journalists also perform an unconventional test in a tight circuit. Find out who wins in the video after the jump. -Continued Via: Autoblog.it

BMW to Test Electric Powered MINIs

Over the next year and a half, BMW will test a series of electric-powered MINI models in real life conditions, the company announced today. The MINIs will be built in the company’s Oxford plant in the U.K. without engines and transmissions and then shipped to BMW’s headquarters in Munich, Germany where they will be fitted with an electric powertrain. The Bavarian automaker said that it will