MINI at the NAIAS 2005

1. At a Glance 2. Short Story 2.1 World Debut:Top MINIs with Six-Speed Automatic Transmission 2.2 MINI: Extreme and Highly Individual 3. MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Convertible with Auto Transmission 3.1 Driving for Fun. 4. MINI Far Out: The Italian Job Stunt Track 5. John Cooper Works: New Tuning Kit for the MINI Cooper S Unless indicated otherwise, the contents of this press kit refer to specifications and equipment in the German market. Deviations in other markets are possible.

At a glance:

World debut: MINI Cooper S with automatic transmission.
Combining six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic as a perfect match
for the 170 bhp power unit, the top models in the MINI
range offer supreme agility, acceleration, sporting performance and comfort all
in one. Whether running in the automatic or manual mode, this optional
transmission adds the final touch to the MINI Cooper S.

Limited slip: MINI Cooper S with limited slip differential.
The mechanically controlled limited-slip differential gives the
MINI Cooper S even more traction and allows even higher speeds in bends.
Without limiting engine power, it prevents the front wheels from spinning.

Extreme: MINI all the way - The Italian Job Stunt Track.
Following "The Italian Job" hit at the box office, MINI is set for further
success on "The Italian Job Stunt Track" in Paramount's Kings Island.
In cars modelling the MINI Cooper S Convertible, the visitor experiences a
perfect combination of special Hollywood effects and the genuine thrill
of a roller coaster.

Supreme driving machine: the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit.
The new John Cooper Works Tuning Kit is making its debut in the USA,
transforming the MINI Cooper S into the supreme driving machine
with maximum output of 154 kW/210 bhp and maximum torque of
245 Nm/181 lb-ft. Acceleration to 100 km/h comes in 6.6 seconds, top speed is
up to 230 km/h or 143 mph.