01 August 2011
CoverEFX has introduced their tuning program for MINI R53. The German tuning house offers both styling as well as a performance package.
The exterior boasts a full metal coating of the car using the special CoverEFX paints such as “teflon-gray-metallic” and “electro-red-metallic”. There are also some elements covered with shiny black lacquer.
R53 ProjectONe stands on 17” Multispoke alloy wheels finished in matte black with an orange rim. The stance is further improved by a lowere
14 July 2011
Romeo Ferraris has created a unique MINI Countryman S in honor of the 150th anniversary of Italy's unification. The tuned MINI comes with both performance and styling improvements.
MINI Countryman S is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, which received a high-flow air filter, a new intercooler, a re-mapped ECU and a sport exhaust system. The result is +43 PS (32 kW) and +88Nm (65 lb-ft) of torque. The total power is 230PS and 328Nm.
The exterior boasts a new matte blue finish with black accents, chrom
12 July 2011
Most of you have strong memories from your father’s or grandfather’s car. “One day I will have one for myself”– we thought. Unfortunately most cars have no more than 10 years on the production line meaning that whatever it was that you fancied as a kid is now about 30-40 years old and looks like(or actually is) scrap or costs an amount of money with a lot of zeroes. Luckily someone thought of all these enthusiasts. So, who did?
Chevrolet Camaro
The first Camaro was built back in 1966/1967. Very lo
04 July 2011
Each car enthusiast has a movie that makes them smile just thinking of it. You will have the opportunity to read a little more about some of the most cherished cars used in movies.
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AUDI A8 W12- Transporter 2
This car is taking a serious part in the plot of the movie. Jason Statham needs to chase the bad guys all over the place and the Audi is a serious partner in his mission. The movie is abundant with stunts that the A8 has to perform. Thanks to the massive twelve-cylinder 6.0
23 June 2011
MINI has introduced a specially prepared Endurance version of the new John Cooper Works Coupe. It will line up at this year’s 24-hour race at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife circuit, previewing the series-production version of the car due to be unveiled to the public in autumn 2011.
It is powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder unit with a twin-scroll turbocharger and petrol direct injection. The total power is 250HP and 330Nm in Overboost. Top speed is over 240 km/h.
The John Cooper Works Aer
20 June 2011
Wetterauer has announced a special styling package for the Countryman. The car is based on Mini Cooper S All4 Countryman and also features a performance package.
The turbocharged petrol engine is boosted up to the impressive 235PS and 355Nm of torque, instead of the factory’s 184PS and 240Nm. The upgrades include carbon air box, sports exhaust system with 200 cells sports catalyst and of curse an ECU re-map.
The tuned Contryman stands on ATS light alloy rims – 8.5J x 18” fitted with
06 June 2011
MINI is going to offer a new product – Coupe. The car was eagerly awaited, because of the nice forms and sporty spirit, which it carries. Furthermore, it will provide a shot in the arm for the super-compact sports car class. MINI Coupe will offer a number of engines, chassis set-ups, nice weight distribution and aerodynamic properties for perfect performance.
MINI Coupe will feature the latest generation of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The outputs start from 122PS (90 kW) of the
19 May 2011
Superchips has revealed a tuning program for the performance R56 MINI Cooper S Turbo. The ECU re-map for “Phase 2” versions of the hot hatchback boosts the 184PS 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, produced from 1st March 2010 onwards.
The ECU re-map adds 25PS at 5444RPM and 32Nm at 3765Nm. The total power of the vehicle is 209PS and around 290Nm of torque.
Of course, the fuel economy remains the same – 48 mpg on combined cycle.
Customers can be assured the Superchips conversion is cov
14 April 2011
At the display of Auto Shanghai 2011, MINI is about to celebrate the world premiere of a specially styled, ultra-premium packed MINI Cooper dubbed MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD.
Boasting an incredible level of workmanship and stylish supremacy, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is the stellar outcome of a surprising collaboration between MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars designer team, which unmistakably demonstrated how the British luxury car manufacturer’s renowned styling excellence can be transfe
13 April 2011
MINI WRC Team will compete in six rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship. The team will use the MINI John Cooper Works WRC race car, which will be tested at the Rally d’Italia Sardegna from 5th to 8th May 2011 for the first time. The aim of the team is to gain a lot of experience to be perfectly prepared to take on the entire 2012 WRC.
“On the one hand, MINI can look back on a unique success story,” commented Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of the BMW AG for Sales a
01 March 2011
MINI has exhibited the new John Cooper Works S2000 WRC, which actually will be driven by Dani Sordo (ES) and Kris Meeke (GB) in its rally debut at the Rally Italy from 5 – 8 May 2011.
The car will also enter the competition in various other events which will take place in Finland, Germany, France, Spain and Great Britain. The MINI John Cooper Works S2000 on display in Geneva will be entered by private teams at the end of March in Rally Portugal.
The reworked version features a big rear w
23 February 2011
MINI has revealed the Rocketman Concept, which is inspired by the 1959 Mini. The concept car measures 3 419mm long, 1 907mm wide and 1 398mm tall, which is as big as Citroen C1.
MINI Rocketman Concept boasts Bermuda grey body with carbon fiber elements. It also boasts a LED headlights, projector-style taillights, wraparound greenhouse, a glass roof with optical illumination and enormous 18” wheels.
The car is 3+1, but the rear seats are more suitable to transport suitcases, instead of
