Interesting looks, though it should be a cracking bit of kit. A GP version of this would be something else!
I was going to say it's not very practical, but I never really took anyone in the back of mine anyway so would probably have got away with it.
If they go a bit mental with this (Challenge bits as rumoured, over 230bhp stock), this may be the one reason to tempt me away from R53's. For the money they'll charge though, a lightly used 135 may be a better bet - lots of scope for power with one of them
Feet were made to fit car pedals. If we were meant to walk, we'd have pogo sticks for legs
As we have seen before, it is just truely stunning!!!
MINI F56 Cooper in Deep Blue with black roof and caps.
Yes, it is very tempting. I can live without rear seats but I would need to be able to get my golf clubs in the boot somehow.
Want!!!
What you have seen so far is 75% true to final production.
The lights should be interesting and the different front and rear aprons.
From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!
This is all a bit 'old hat' or with the roof design (which I still think looks a WEE bit awkward) - 'Old Baseball Cap'. There have been loads of Coupe pics floating around for ages.
Overall, despite my roofline reservations (hopefully the roof can be specified in something other than Silver...), I like it and I'm sure it'll be a cracking drive, but it'll probably come at a not-so-cracking price.
I don't even think you'd need a 'GP' version - with the weight-saving, chassis dynamics and the 'cooking' JCW engine (which, if required, is shooty-in to get wads of power from), it could arguably be the most accomplished MINI yet, but I wonder if MINI would dare spec it with non-runflats as they do with their 'M' cars for that 'ultimate driving machine' status? Or will they still play safe... unless of course you're on a greasy lumpy road.
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
Yep, agree with the Elfmeister, i likey the coupe