We’re pretty sure that in your minds eye you’ll be trying to do this anyway (we know we were), so MINI2 has tried to make life easier for you with this press photo comparison page.
MINI Cooper S
We’ll start with action shots of the first generation Cooper S in Electric Blue (2002 Model) next to a similar image of the new MINI Cooper S, in Laser Blue.
Continue reading Exclusive - 1st Generation & 2nd Generation MINI Comparisons - In Pictures.
Following on from our reports from the MINI Driving Dynamics Workshop at the Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands, we compare our exclusive shots of the new R56 MINI Cooper S, with the outgoing model.
While at the test drive event of the new MINI prototype, MINI2 captured several exclusive images of the car to provide as much detailed visual feedback to our readers as possible. In this follow up article we compare some of our shots of the second generation MINI with new like for like images of the current ‘06 model year MINI Cooper S.
Our first shot is looking over the bonnet, obviously many changes in this area. Continue reading 1st Generation & 2nd Generation MINI - Exterior Design Comparison Photographs
Since rumours began of a light-weight Cooper S limited edition, we’ve been itching to get hold of one and having some fun. June 21st 2006, it finally happened…
Let me just start by saying from now on I’ll be calling the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Tuning Kit the “Works GP”. Quite frankly after hours holding on for dear life around the Adria International Raceway at the wheel of one these little beasties, the full name is just too much for my poor little fingers to take right now. I know, I can feel the sympathy as I type and truly appreciate being in your thoughts. Given the stunning imagery below now might also be the time to state that no, I’m not available for modeling work just now!
The launch event for the Works GP took place at the Adria International Raceway in Italy. An appropriate choice of location given the fact that the car is completed at Bertone, and the track is extremely twisty, something that suits any MINI perfectly.
Continue reading MINI2 Drives the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Tuning Kit
The MINI GP has sold out in the UK before a single customer has driventhe car and extra allocation of the exclusive 2000 models being built for the globe has been secured.
The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit was announced in October 2005, and only 444 UK customers were given the chance to own one from July 2006.
Such has been the demand for the fastest, most powerful production MINI yet, that MINI UK has been negotiating with other countries and has managed to snatch fifteen more of the prized models. Only ten of these extra models remain today. America, Germany and Switzerland have also been eager to increase their share of the elite 2000 cars.
Continue reading MINI GP Sold Out in the UK - Countries Vying for Extra Allocations!
Lucky Owner Takes Delivery at Sandia MINI in Albuquerque, NM
MINI USA has delivered the 150,000th MINI sold in the US to a customer in New Mexico. This sales milestone has been achieved three-and-a-half years ahead of schedule. The lucky customer, Ramon Aragon, picked up his Pepper White MINI Cooper that he purchased through Sandia MINI in Albuquerque, NM.
Like most MINI customers, the 21 year-old Ramon special-ordered his MINI Cooper from the factory, customizing his car with options that include a black roof and bonnet stripes, a Premium Package and the sporty “Checkmate Package” that offers special interior trim and exterior checkerboard graphics.
Continue reading MINI USA Acheives Sales Milestone with 150,000TH MINI Retailed
Fashionable design unicum will be offered on eBay to be auctioned-off in support of the Life Ball during June 20- 30.
Continue reading MINI wears DIESEL at the Life Ball 2006
Successful start for MINI in Tasmania - MINI on track for more motorsport magic
Team MINI has burst back onto the Australian motorsport scene securing an outstanding finish for all three cars at Targa Tasmania, 40 years after Mini Coopers filled the top nine places at Bathurst.
The fledgling team has well and truly earned its racing stripes after finishing first and second of all front-wheel drive competitors in the hotly contested drivetravel.com Modern Competition. Team MINI scored second overall in the manufacturer standings behind the vastly-experienced factory backed Subaru team, and ahead of Mitsubishi and Porsche team runners.
Continue reading Team MINI Triumps on Targa Debut
Three MINIs, Ten Countries, One Giant Adventure
Three MINI Cooper S hatches completed the final leg of a 49-day, thrill-a-minute adventure yesterday. At the end of the 8,000-mile journey that took them from South Africa to England across ten countries, they arrived at Plant Oxford, the home of MINI.
Continue reading MINI Odyssey
New Colour Schemes Hark Back to Halcyon Days
MINI are thought to be planning a real retro-fest for the last of the current generation MINI line, with new colour schemes to be introduced as a limited run towards the end of production. The new colours originate from the Classic Mini’s heyday back in the 1960s and 70s.
Apparently, MINI wants to go out with a bang and show some flare to give the last of the current generation a really unique and special send off, but those old enough to remember the “good ol’ days” of British Leyland may not be so excited about the planned kaleidoscope of colours as those not so familiar with the colour schemes of the past may be.
Continue reading MINI Going Retro & Getting Funky in 2006 (April Fool)
Following on from our initial exclusive reports on a planned lightweight S…
And the official preview unveiling at Misano in Italy last October (see here: www.mini2.com/article326.html) it seems MINI have been listening to feedback, and working on the finishing touches (for example, the car’s interior which was not even available to preview at Misano) of the Works GP Tuning limited edition MINI Cooper S.
From the rumours we’ve been hearing, the good news is that weight is down, and power is up. Power output apparently has settled at around 230 bhp, but more interesting is the fact that at least on major component, the huge clamshell bonnet, is due to be constructed using lightweight aluminium, and other panels still could be changed from standard specification to trim off some of the bulk.
Insider reports we’ve been heard since Misano hint that many aspects of the car have been tweaked, fettled and finished, and the version due to go on show at this years Geneva motor show will, hopefully, address many of the concerns raised by those who’ve been following the story since the rumours of this car first began more than a year ago on MINI2. Time will tell, but we’re optimistic.
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