The new MINI

1. Evolution of an Original. The new MINI. (Short Version) 3 2. Everything New - Everything MINI. Exterior Design. 10 3. More Space, More Style, More Sports. Interior Design. 15 4. High-Tech for Even Greater Driving Pleasure. Power Units. 19 5. Crisp, Precise, Spontaneous. Manual Gearbox and Automatic Transmission. 25 6. A New Dimension of Go-Kart Feeling. Chassis and Suspension. 26 7. Six Airbags Featured as Standard. Safety. 29 8. Premium in the Compact Class. Features and Equipment. 30 9. Unique Features for the Unique Individualist. Accessories. 33 10. Tradition and Quality, Made in England. Production. 36 11. Happy Birthday, Sir Alec Issigonis. History. 40 12. Specifications. 45 13. Output and Torque Diagrams. 46 14. Exterior and Interior Dimensions. 48

The go-kart in the compact segment is entering the next round: Starting in
November 2006, the second generation of the MINI will be making its appearance
on the road, the best-selling small car in the premium segment boasting
evolutionary developed body design, a revolutionary change in the interior, as
well as brand-new four-cylinder power units. And at the same time new features
enhance both motoring comfort and driving pleasure.

The new model generation is entering the market first in the guise of the 128
kW/175 hp MINI Cooper S and the 88 kW/120 hp MINI Cooper. Both of these models
will be followed in the first half of 2007 by the also brand-new MINI One
featuring a 70 kW/95 hp 1.4-litre four-cylinder power unit.

And last but certainly not least, the new MINI will also come with the most
advanced, up-to-date turbodiesel technology.

The MINI Cooper S is powered by a new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with
extremely high specific output of more than 100 hp per litre allowing
acceleration to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds and providing a top speed of 225 km/h
or 140 mph. The innovative normal-aspiration power unit in the new MINI Cooper
also displacing 1.6 litres features fully variable valve control and
accelerates this agile two-door athlete to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, with top
speed of 203 km/h or 126 mph.

Despite their much higher level of dynamic performance and sporting character,
both new MINIs ensure superior fuel economy at all times, the MINI Cooper S
consuming just 6.9 litres/100 kilometres in the EU test cycle (equal to 40.9
mpg Imp), with the MINI Cooper being even more economical at 5.8 litres/100
kilometres, equal to 48.7 mpg Imp.

A wide range of optimisations on the engine, transmission, suspension, steering
and brake system serves to further enhance that go-kart feeling so typical of
the MINI. A low centre of gravity, wide wheel track, and the wheels moved far
out to the extreme corners of the car guarantee extremely agile and nimble
driving behaviour at all times. The modified structure of
the bodyshell as well as a wide range of safety features, in turn, help to
ensure that the new MINI by far outperforms all international legal
requirements in terms of accident protection.