This was defiantly an interesting car to look into. From birth to its present day, it never fails to surprise and please. In 1959, a groundbreaking new subcompact coupe design emerged from England. Using a transverse-mounted engine and an efficient, boxy front-wheel-drive layout. It gives the mini its "mini-ness", compact exterior dimensions but a highly functional interior.The first minis were affordable, stylish, fun to drive and easy to park anywhere, the British Mini and Mini Cooper quickly achieved icon status around the world including the U.S.in the 1960s.
It died down for a bit, but in 2002 under BMW's guide, they revamped the Mini and brought its legendary skills back into focus. The new revised Mini Cooper S features a 1.6L in-line 4 cylinder 175 hp turbocharged engine that comes coupled with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, an air intake on the hood, MINI's classic toggle-switch interior, and standard run-flat tires.
Slick stuff... but whats the difference between the new and old?
The new MINI is much larger than the original Mini. It is around 58 centimetres (23 in) longer, 50 centimetres (20 in) wider, 7 centimetres (2.8 in) higher, and weighs around 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) rather than 650 kg (1,433 lb). It is now classified as compact car rather than city car.
MSRP Starts at $19,400
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