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MINI has given the small car segment another fascinating injection of variety with the presentation of the first two-seater in the brand’s current model range. The MINI Coupé represents the faithful transposition of the brand’s sporting DNA into a cutting-edge vehicle concept with a new interpretation of the super-compact sports car class, unrivalled handling agility and the best performance figures in the model portfolio.

New expression of the distinctive MINI design with extremely high emotional appeal offers unique proportions created by distinctive “helmet roof� design. The Coupe offers an extraordinarily sporty presence with sharply raked A-pillars which is a hallmark of MINI structuring, wrap-around glass areas and superimposed roof and characteristic design principles that are exclusive to MINI and details their underlining brand identity.

First “three-box� MINI with strikingly stepped rear end in the classic style of a gran turismo. The sporty, flat coupé silhouette, sits up to 52 millimetres lower than the MINI and offers new, faithful expression of the hallmark MINI design language, distinctive roof form with optimised aerodynamic properties thanks to integrated roof spoiler. A first for MIN is the active rear spoiler to optimise airflow at higher speeds which extends automatically at 80 km/h.

Strict two-seater concept with extended stowage and loading capacity behind the driver and passenger seats with large, variable-use luggage area, large through-loading facility into the passenger compartment and a wide and extremely high-opening tailgate makes loading easier.

The new MINI Coupe incorporates the latest generation of four-cylinder engines with the most powerful petrol and diesel units in the MINI range. The new engine technology underpinned by the development expertise of the BMW Group / derived directly from motor sport. The MINI John Cooper Works Coupé offers 155 kW, MINI Cooper S Coupé with 135 kW, MINI Cooper Coupé with 90 kW and the MINI Cooper SD Coupé with 105 kW. All offer exceptional efficiency thanks to wide range of standard MINIMALISM technology. The six- speed manual gearbox fitted as standard or a six-speed automatic optional for MINI Cooper S Coupé, MINI Cooper Coupé and MINI Cooper SD Coupé put power to the ground with ease.

A chassis set-up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car’s go-kart feeling unrivalled depth. Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé) provide the much needed safety.

Innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures help to enhance body rigidity shift the car’s weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front-wheel-drive MINI Coupé optimised traction, agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model-specific strengthening elements.

Interior design clearly emphasising the two-seat layout with oval recesses in the roof liner provide extra headroom for the driver and front passenger; sports seats fitted as standard (MINI Cooper S Coupé, MINI Cooper SD Coupé, MINI John Cooper Works Coupé).

High-quality standard equipment and innovative options underlie the premium character typical of the brand yet unique in the segment. Speed-sensitive power steering, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Park Distance Control, height-adjustable seats, air conditioning (MINI Cooper S Coupé, MINI Cooper SD Coupé, MINI John Cooper Works Coupé) and an audio system with MP3-compatible CD player and AUX IN connection as standard.

Optional equipment includes black headlight housing, xenon headlights, Adaptive Headlights, Comfort Access, automatic climate control, automatically dimming rear-view mirror and exterior mirrors, storage package, preparation for a rear luggage carrier rack, the John Cooper Works Pack and exclusive options from the MINI Yours range.

A variety of entertainment and communications functions unparalleled in the segment are on offer including Harman Kardon Hi-Fi loudspeaker system, Bluetooth mobile phone preparation, USB audio interface, innovative MINI Connected functions – including web radio, Google local search and Google Send to Car services, reception of RSS news feeds, plus in-car use of Facebook and Twitter – available in conjunction with the MINI Visual Boost radio or MINI navigation system.

Engine Specs

MINI John Cooper Works Coupé: Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, plus numerous technological details carried over directly from motor sport.
Displacement: 1,598 cc, output: 155 kW/211 hp at 6,000 rpm, max. torque: 260 Nm/192 lb-ft at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm (280 Nm/207 lb-ft with overboost at 1,700 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.4 seconds, top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres (39.8 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 165 g/km.
MINI Cooper S Coupé: Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection and fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,500 rpm, max. torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with overboost at 1,700 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.9 seconds, top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres (48.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 136 g/km.
MINI Cooper Coupé: Four-cylinder petrol engine with fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598 cc, output: 90 kW/122 hp at 6,000 rpm, max. torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 9.0 seconds, top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph)
Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres (52.3 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 127 g/km.
MINI Cooper SD Coupé: Four-cylinder turbodiesel with aluminium crankcase, common-rail injection and variable turbine geometry.
Displacement: 1,995 cc, output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm, max. torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm.
Acceleration: 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 7.9 seconds, top speed: 216 km/h (134 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU standard: 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres (65.7 mpg imp), CO2 emissions: 114 g/km.

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