Next-Generation Mini Convertible Spotted in Munich
They managed to snap some pictures of a couple Mini Cooper S convertibles in Munich, Germany. One of the cars photographed was on the back of a flat-bed truck.
Apparently the new cars are codenamed F57 and are built atop BMW’s latest front-wheel-drive architecture. The platform is known as UKL and supposedly it will be shared with the brand-new 1 Series GT. Electronically adjustable dampers are rumored to be part of the package as well.
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Under the hood Mini Cooper S models should feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s expected this powerplant will deliver 189 ponies and 207 lb-ft of torque. Standard Minis will feature a blown, 1.5-liter three-banger with a more pedestrian 134 horsepower, though torque is pretty nice at 162 lb-ft.
Look for all versions to feature start-stop technology, direct fuel injection and six-speed transmissions. The car is set to debut in 2015.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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