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MINI MILLENNIUM CONCEPT CAR FACT SHEET
Sun Aug 25 12:00:00 CET 99 Press Release
Mini Millennium Concept Car Facts
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BMW Group
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Author.
Jack Pitney
BMW Group
* The car is designed by a joint Rover / BMW design team
* This is the only one of its kind in existence
* The chassis is based on the mid-engined MGF (sold in Japan and Europe)
* Powered by a sophisticated 1.8-liter, double overhead camshaft, 16-valve
engine with VVC (Variable Valve Control). The engine makes 145hp.
* The fuel economy is close to 40mpg (combined)
* The car accelerates from 0-60mph in 7 seconds and has a top speed of
approximately 130mph
* The gear box is a Rover PG1
* The suspension is a fully independent double wishbone-type with Hydragas
springs, interconnected with front and rear anti-roll bars
* The body of the car is made of hand-crafted aluminum panels
* The car has power steering
* The dimensions of the car are:
Wheel base 11.2 feet
Wheel size 16 inches
Length 13.1 feet
Width 5.6 feet
Height 4.6 feet
Weight 2,425 pounds