Interesting... Just the weight ratio could make this fun with some modifications.

"Nothing is official yet, but expect the top-of-the-line MINI Coupe to hit 60 mph in less than 7.0 seconds and to reach a top speed of about 150 mph. Production versions of the new car should also be available with the less powerful 172-hp turbocharged, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the Cooper S, according to MINI sources."

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1086980&icid=autos_0909005>1=22017

I love the body, but that paint would have to go. Price tag seems a bit ridiculous, too.

I'm sure that 208hp rating has nothing to do with the 207hp of the slow, overpriced, and boring Audi TT.

Minis are nice cars, well built too, but just too damn expensive. And on top of that, they don't make many of them so because of supply and demand you have to pay even more for them.

Originally posted by Fallen4ng31
I love the body, but that paint would have to go. Price tag seems a bit ridiculous, too.

Careful now. That is the exact same color scheme as my wife's MCS:



To me, the body they are showing is the wrong direction for the essence of that car. They are supposed to be fun and quirky. They will never be sexy or intimidating, so the "low and sleek" back-half doesn't compute for me. You can't look all hard in a car that Mr. Bean drove.

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I'm with you on the appearance. You can't really make this car look aggressive and mean....sporty and fun, yeah. I have always been a fan of the really old ones....my friend has one.

Hey, if she likes the paint, that's all that matters...
But, it's fugly IMO. ;)

I think they are cute, I really wouldnt want one, but they could be a helluva sleeper