Jason
09-05-2010, 04:30 PM
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q2/25_cars_worth_waiting_for
The 2011 Mini Coupe and Roadster have been named to the 25 Cars Worth Waiting For list by Car and Driver. Here is what they had to say:
What they are: Sportier-looking, lightened two-seat variations of the existing Mini Cooper. The coupe will have a low, sweeping aluminum roof that is a departure from the brand’s boxier cars. The roadster will have a shortened windshield as seen on the concept shown in Frankfurt.
Why they matter: Mini needs to continue adding new models to grow its sales. These sporty versions will be joined by the Countryman crossover SUV, which is based on the Cooper.
Platform: The Cooper convertible’s bones are the basis for both cars.
Powertrain: Both will get the existing turbocharged engines from the Cooper. Output will range from 172 to 208 horsepower, the latter for John Cooper Works models.
Competition: Audi TT, Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Estimated arrival and price: Both should arrive in early 2011 and start at $27,000.
The 2011 Mini Coupe and Roadster have been named to the 25 Cars Worth Waiting For list by Car and Driver. Here is what they had to say:
What they are: Sportier-looking, lightened two-seat variations of the existing Mini Cooper. The coupe will have a low, sweeping aluminum roof that is a departure from the brand’s boxier cars. The roadster will have a shortened windshield as seen on the concept shown in Frankfurt.
Why they matter: Mini needs to continue adding new models to grow its sales. These sporty versions will be joined by the Countryman crossover SUV, which is based on the Cooper.
Platform: The Cooper convertible’s bones are the basis for both cars.
Powertrain: Both will get the existing turbocharged engines from the Cooper. Output will range from 172 to 208 horsepower, the latter for John Cooper Works models.
Competition: Audi TT, Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Estimated arrival and price: Both should arrive in early 2011 and start at $27,000.