We are expecting...

...and the wait for the newest and most eagerly awaited member of our family seems a very pregnant pause indeed.  We placed our order in October of 2003, and are hoping to deliver in mid-December.  The MINI production facility is located in Oxford, England, under the auspices of the Bavarian Motor Werks (BMW).  Our expected production date is November 14, 2003, and then our baby will begin to wait for it's turn to make the long trip across the pond.


Genetically Programmed

Through the miracle of ultrasonic imagery and genetic engineering, we have been able to determine the characteristics of our progeny.  She will be finished in a rich dark silver metal-flake patina.  Her white roof is a nod to the racing heritage of Mr. Cooper's finest.  (You see, a white roof makes a car stand out among lesser competitors in a rally .  This makes it easier to spot during its rapid charge to the front of the pack.)  Her upholstery is of dark grey space cloth with panther black interior door casing and bolsters.  An anthracite dash completes the seamlessly coordinated interior.  Under her bonnet beats the strong heart of an intercooled and supercharged 1.6 litre 4-cylinder engine.  All this power is channeled through a 6-speed Getrag manual gearbox with dual-cone synchronizers.  The transfer of power to the tarmac is handled through a sport multi-link rear suspension, equal-length front driveshafts, and 16-inch alloy wheels with pressure-monitored run-flat tires. Heated sport front seats with beefy side bolstering keep driver and passenger snug and warm, while 6 airbags guard their safety. She adeptly handles anything Mother Nature tosses her way with dual-pane panoramic sunroof, speed-sensing windshield wipers, all-season traction control, heated exterior mirrors, heated windshield-washer jets, and automatic climate control with carbon air filter system.  A multi-function leather sport steering wheel, integrated rear spoiler, on-board computer, heated/air-conditioned glove box, and am/fm/cd sound system with speed-compensating volume work in blissful harmony to round out the package.


Specifications

Weight at birth:2678 lbs.Top Speed:136 mph
Length: 143.9 in.Acceleration 0-60:6.9 sec.
Maximum hp/rpm:163/6000Drag Coefficient:0.36
Maximum Torque lb-ft/rpm:155/4000Fuel Efficiency mpg:24/33
Power to weight ratio:1 h.p./16.4 lbs.

Let's Motor

In other cars, there are drivers and there are passengers.  Not in a MINI.  Motoring requires the active participation of everyone in the car.  Pilot, navigator, drive-through order assembler, barf-bag locator, it's all important.  Let's Motor.

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