MINI2

Mini Soph · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Hey Kids!

I've heard rumours that the release date of the revised hard top Mini has been moved .....Can anyone shed any light on when they are going to be avaliable?

Cheers x

Soph

PJH · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:42 PM

According to auto express 2 issues ago, it will debut at septembers paris show and sales starting towards the end of the year.

Mini Soph · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:46 PM

Poo sticks! Convertable it is for me then Boooo

PJH · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:47 PM

the new engine, the psa with BMW valve technology is gonna b ace tho. the coopers 60 times is down to 8.4!! the ones will be sub 10 too.

minicabrio · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:49 PM

I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year!

stealth haggis · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM

with the engine the one isnt getting a psa one for a bit i heard its keeping the penatgon for a bit just a coopered version me thinks still dosent matter for me as i anit parting with my current car ever

PJH · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year!

yeh probs, the cooper s is powered by a turbo [170bhp] too not a supercharger for the new one. i think the mini one is sticking with its current block till 2009. its the cooper and S gettin the new one first off

stealth haggis · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year!

have you ordered one jon or are you wating for the mk2 minx

minicabrio · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Well, It would be an ideal time to change, the Minx would be 2.5 years old then......

I am on the list for the first customer car at my dealer

PJH · Jan 8th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

Well, It would be an ideal time to change, the Minx would be 2.5 years old then......

I am on the list for the first customer car at my dealer

lucky guy!! should be a good machine. they say they are aiming to improve interior quality etc.

minicabrio · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:00 PM

The new interior looks fab.... but its very much love or hate!

It has got definite BMW styling cues in it, the centre speedo is much bigger, and the dash inserts are very BMW Z4!

BlackFerret · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PJH

yeh probs, the cooper s is powered by a turbo [170bhp] too not a supercharger for the new one. i think the mini one is sticking with its current block till 2009. its the cooper and S gettin the new one first off

well production of the current S ends in march so they can refit the factory then the new twin turbo scroll engined bad boys will start rolling off.... (these will be the same instant power as superchargers thx to new technology (the scroll exhuasts))

this is planned for the end of next yr so hopes up the rest will follow soon (JCW etc

)

minicabrio · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BlackFerret

this is planned for the end of next yr so hopes up the rest will follow soon

End of this year

And production is continuing well after March! As Plant Oxford only has one assembly line, it is evry flexible, and extremely easy to introduce new models. Downtime for the line will be limited.

PJH · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

The new interior looks fab.... but its very much love or hate!

It has got definite BMW styling cues in it, the centre speedo is much bigger, and the dash inserts are very BMW Z4!

dunno if thts a good thing, z4

. not seen a pik tho. i think the current dash should just be sharpend up. more sophisticated look. anyway. im sure the guys know what ther doin. if they dont they will certainly find out!!!

BlackFerret · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:16 PM

you can't order an S after end of feb though thats why i order mine so fast....

then changed my mind....

stealth haggis · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:18 PM

still the pics remain as spy shotsish and are still open to change

Mini Soph · Jan 8th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Hmmmm decisions decisions! I think I'll just wait for a new S......Hmmmm

MINI-Morgan · Jan 8th, 2006, 11:03 PM

The tuning capabilities will be limited im sure. Doubt we'll be seeing a 300+ bhp conversion. Well not without fracturing the block anyway......

Will certainly be interesting to test drive the twin scroll turbo's. Turbo lag is always a performance nightmare but this certainly made a massive difference.

minicabrio · Jan 9th, 2006, 07:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

The tuning capabilities will be limited im sure. Doubt we'll be seeing a 300+ bhp conversion. Well not without fracturing the block anyway......

Will certainly be interesting to test drive the twin scroll turbo's. Turbo lag is always a performance nightmare but this certainly made a massive difference.

You're right there! The new lightweight all aluminium blocks will not be able to handle as much power as our current 'hewn from solid granite' Tritec engines! I'd expect 250hp to be their limit.

But then, the car will be lighter, so shouldn't be a problem!

MINI-Morgan · Jan 9th, 2006, 06:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk

You're right there! The new lightweight all aluminium blocks will not be able to handle as much power as our current 'hewn from solid granite' Tritec engines! I'd expect 250hp to be their limit.

But then, the car will be lighter, so shouldn't be a problem!

Is there an idea on how much lighter the car will be?? 100KG?? fingers crossed...

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:36 PM	#1
Mini Soph Fastest feet in the west Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 551 Offline	New Mini Release Date Hey Kids! I've heard rumours that the release date of the revised hard top Mini has been moved .....Can anyone shed any light on when they are going to be avaliable? Cheers x Soph

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
PJH V55:- Do It Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 289 Offline	According to auto express 2 issues ago, it will debut at septembers paris show and sales starting towards the end of the year. P. J :

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
PJH V55:- Do It Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 289 Offline	the new engine, the psa with BMW valve technology is gonna b ace tho. the coopers 60 times is down to 8.4!! the ones will be sub 10 too. P. J :

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
PJH V55:- Do It Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year! yeh probs, the cooper s is powered by a turbo [170bhp] too not a supercharger for the new one. i think the mini one is sticking with its current block till 2009. its the cooper and S gettin the new one first off P. J :

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
PJH V55:- Do It Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk Well, It would be an ideal time to change, the Minx would be 2.5 years old then...... I am on the list for the first customer car at my dealer lucky guy!! should be a good machine. they say they are aiming to improve interior quality etc. P. J :

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For discussing planned and possible MINI variants

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini Soph Fastest feet in the west Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 551 Offline	Poo sticks! Convertable it is for me then Boooo

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year!

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 1,773 Offline	with the engine the one isnt getting a psa one for a bit i heard its keeping the penatgon for a bit just a coopered version me thinks still dosent matter for me as i anit parting with my current car ever

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 1,773 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk I think the first builds will start in September, with deliveries at the end of the year! have you ordered one jon or are you wating for the mk2 minx

Jan 8th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Well, It would be an ideal time to change, the Minx would be 2.5 years old then...... I am on the list for the first customer car at my dealer

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	The new interior looks fab.... but its very much love or hate! It has got definite BMW styling cues in it, the centre speedo is much bigger, and the dash inserts are very BMW Z4!

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
BlackFerret Here and There Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 496 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PJH yeh probs, the cooper s is powered by a turbo [170bhp] too not a supercharger for the new one. i think the mini one is sticking with its current block till 2009. its the cooper and S gettin the new one first off well production of the current S ends in march so they can refit the factory then the new twin turbo scroll engined bad boys will start rolling off.... (these will be the same instant power as superchargers thx to new technology (the scroll exhuasts)) this is planned for the end of next yr so hopes up the rest will follow soon (JCW etc )

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BlackFerret this is planned for the end of next yr so hopes up the rest will follow soon End of this year And production is continuing well after March! As Plant Oxford only has one assembly line, it is evry flexible, and extremely easy to introduce new models. Downtime for the line will be limited.

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
PJH V55:- Do It Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 289 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk The new interior looks fab.... but its very much love or hate! It has got definite BMW styling cues in it, the centre speedo is much bigger, and the dash inserts are very BMW Z4! dunno if thts a good thing, z4 . not seen a pik tho. i think the current dash should just be sharpend up. more sophisticated look. anyway. im sure the guys know what ther doin. if they dont they will certainly find out!!! P. J :

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
BlackFerret Here and There Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 496 Offline	you can't order an S after end of feb though thats why i order mine so fast.... then changed my mind....

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 1,773 Offline	still the pics remain as spy shotsish and are still open to change

Jan 8th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mini Soph Fastest feet in the west Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire/Hampshire Local Time: 01:24 AM Posts: 551 Offline	Hmmmm decisions decisions! I think I'll just wait for a new S......Hmmmm

Jan 8th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 4,678 Offline	The tuning capabilities will be limited im sure. Doubt we'll be seeing a 300+ bhp conversion. Well not without fracturing the block anyway...... Will certainly be interesting to test drive the twin scroll turbo's. Turbo lag is always a performance nightmare but this certainly made a massive difference. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jan 9th, 2006, 07:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER The tuning capabilities will be limited im sure. Doubt we'll be seeing a 300+ bhp conversion. Well not without fracturing the block anyway...... Will certainly be interesting to test drive the twin scroll turbo's. Turbo lag is always a performance nightmare but this certainly made a massive difference. You're right there! The new lightweight all aluminium blocks will not be able to handle as much power as our current 'hewn from solid granite' Tritec engines! I'd expect 250hp to be their limit. But then, the car will be lighter, so shouldn't be a problem!

Jan 9th, 2006, 06:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:24 AM Posts: 4,678 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicabrio-uk You're right there! The new lightweight all aluminium blocks will not be able to handle as much power as our current 'hewn from solid granite' Tritec engines! I'd expect 250hp to be their limit. But then, the car will be lighter, so shouldn't be a problem! Is there an idea on how much lighter the car will be?? 100KG?? fingers crossed... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
When is the R56 Conv. release date?	G8BAD_COOPER	Future Variants	2	Mar 16th, 2007 03:15 PM
Officiall Release Date for '07 MINI?	TrojanMan	Future Variants	18	May 9th, 2005 06:00 AM
Original Mini Cooper Release date?	Mini8	General Discussion	1	Jan 22nd, 2005 12:36 AM
The Italian job DVD release date ???	MINI2_COOPER	MINI in the Media	26	Jan 29th, 2004 02:14 AM
approx release date	MrDurst	MINI One Diesel	15	May 21st, 2003 11:09 PM