Bmw mini cooper wiki

A two-door convertible version was added infollowed by its second generation in

A two-door convertible version was added in , followed by its second generation in With the launch of the fourth generation in , the Mini Hatch has been renamed to Mini Cooper [2]. The styling of the concept-car, intended to replace the original Mini , was well received by the public and further developed. It was the first model of what has grown to be a prolific Mini range. Contrary to prior replacements, like the Innocenti Mini and the Austin Metro , which repackaged the Mini's mechanicals in modernistically styled, slightly larger bodies, BMW's 21st century Minis are the opposite: they have pronounced retro-styling , based on the British originals, but share no parts or technology with the former.

Bmw mini cooper wiki

A commercial version called Clubvan was added to the range in The current second-generation model is produced since and available with front- and all-wheel drive. The use of the name "Clubman" is a departure from Mini tradition. However, BMW did not initially purchase the rights to use those names, and so decided to call its estate-variant "Clubman", a name which it did own rights to. Identical to the 3-door hatchback from the B-pillar forward, the Clubman features a length increased by mm 9. The Clubman model weighs 64 kilograms lb more than its two-door counterpart. The Clubman features access to its cargo space via bi-parting rear doors, known as barn doors or splitdoors. The passenger doors configuration and split rear cargo doors of the Clubman made it a unique model on the market at the time of release. The first generation was the first Mini to have suicide doors, but the second generation lacks them. It is marketed singlarly as the Clubdoor , and is always located on its right side of the body — irrespective of market. It is much smaller in comparison to the regular driver and passenger side doors. This in turn creates differences between right and left-hand driver markets.

The model is three inches longer than the model.

The word Mini has been used in car model names since , and in it became a brand in its own right when the name "Mini" replaced the separate "Austin Mini" and "Morris Mini" car model names. This merged with Leyland Motors in to form British Leyland. The original Mini continued in production until In the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th Century , behind the Ford Model T. Within these was a series of variations including an estate car , a pickup truck , a van and the Mini Moke —a jeep -like buggy.

Minus a brief hiatus, original Minis were built for four decades and sold during five, from the last year of the s into the last year of the 20th century, over a single generation, as fastbacks, estates, and convertibles. The original Mini is considered an icon of s British popular culture. The layout was also adapted for larger subcompact designs. Innocenti was also producing Lambretta scooters at that time. Within these was a series of variations, including an estate car , a pick-up , a van, and the Mini Moke , a jeep -like buggy. The performance versions, the Mini Cooper and Cooper "S", were successful as both race and rally cars , winning the Monte Carlo Rally in , , and In , the first-placed Mini along with nine other cars was disqualified after the finish, under a controversial decision that the car's headlights were against the rules. BMW acquired the Rover Group formerly British Leyland in , and sold the greater part of it in , but retained the rights to build cars using the Mini name.

Bmw mini cooper wiki

A two-door convertible version was added in , followed by its second generation in With the launch of the fourth generation in , the Mini Hatch has been renamed to Mini Cooper. The styling of the concept-car, intended to replace the original Mini , was well received by the public and further developed. It was the first model of what has grown to be a prolific Mini range. Contrary to prior replacements, like the Innocenti Mini and the Austin Metro , which repackaged the Mini's mechanicals in modernistically styled, slightly larger bodies, BMW's 21st century Minis are the opposite: they have pronounced retro-styling , based on the British originals, but share no parts or technology with the former. Though still considered very compact, the hatchback's 3. Also, at 3. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the car; Rover wanted a straight economy car which would also replace the Rover Series , which had evolved from the Metro in a restyle , whilst BMW supported a small, sporting car.

Remote pharmacist jobs

Entry Collection: HandWiki. Das Goldene Lenkrad in German. It was the first model of what has grown to be a prolific Mini range. The film's picture car supervisor in Europe and the UK, Alex King, said he bought 10 Countrymans in the UK for the film, before modifying them to look like a proper rally car. This generation of the Clubman is the first to receive Mini's all wheel drive system, known as "ALL4". Drive Now Mini. The base MINI 5-door is 6 in mm longer and lb ISBN Mini Cooper II. The second generation Convertible was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show [30] and the Geneva Motor Show [31] as a model-year vehicle first available for sale on 28 March [32]. On 30 March , Mini announced the fully-electric Pacesetter. The Cooper S retains the bonnet scoop in order to keep an association with the outgoing model — although the relocation of the intercooler to the front of the engine means that the scoop is now purely decorative.

MINI introduced the fourth generation of its three-door hatchback model in September and put more emphasis on the electrification of this model, offering it with a punchier version named SE.

The car was unveiled at the Mini United Festival in Silverstone. The base MINI 5-door is 6 in mm longer and lb The 2. The actual production model was revealed in November , retaining some characteristics from the concept such as a very similar rear spoiler and wings this time smaller in the rear. This in turn creates differences between right and left-hand driver markets. Auto Motor und Sport. Mini R56 Cooper Pepper White 1. View history Talk 0. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the car; Rover wanted a straight economy car which would also replace the Rover Series , which had evolved from the Metro in a restyle , whilst BMW supported a small, sporting car. The Mini received some minor modifications in as sold as the Austin or Morris Mini in most markets. Retrieved 23 March The convertible roof is fully automatic—an unusual feature in such a small car—and can be opened partially to act as a sunroof whilst the car is driving at speed. Thousands of these are still on the road, with the remaining pres versions being firmly established as collectors' items. Perhaps the most obvious is that the Cooper S has a distinctive hood scoop cut into the bonnet which improves airflow over the top mounted intercooler , and it also has twin exhausts. Retrieved 5 October