Comments on: 4Car Tests the R56 Prototype http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Zakdog http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46814 Zakdog Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:33:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46814 <p>"the mail slot is just for show" seems to fly in the face of form follows function Mini/MINI mentality...</p> <p>the whole car looks more aggressive while maintaining the original MINI look.</p> <p>I like the scoop because its functional not because it is another line on the hood...my .02</p> “the mail slot is just for show” seems to fly in the face of form follows function Mini/MINI mentality…

the whole car looks more aggressive while maintaining the original MINI look.

I like the scoop because its functional not because it is another line on the hood…my .02

]]> By: Frank http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46783 Frank Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:21:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46783 <p>I can't stand that exposed cowl at the bottom of the windshield. I guess MINI could not do much in that area due to the European pedestrian regulations.</p> I can’t stand that exposed cowl at the bottom of the windshield. I guess MINI could not do much in that area due to the European pedestrian regulations.

]]> By: ezra360 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46776 ezra360 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 05:57:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46776 <p>Mmmmmmm... ...keyless ignition fob...</p> Mmmmmmm… …keyless ignition fob…

]]> By: 115hp http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46736 115hp Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:57:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46736 <p>Great review! When the time comes, I will seriously consider getting a new MINI, even though I'm not entirely pleased with either the exterior or interior styling. It's all about the driving, and if the new version is improved I'll get in line for a new one.</p> Great review! When the time comes, I will seriously consider getting a new MINI, even though I’m not entirely pleased with either the exterior or interior styling. It’s all about the driving, and if the new version is improved I’ll get in line for a new one.

]]> By: robble http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46734 robble Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:39:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46734 <p>I was shocked at the mpg also. Didn't think the gallon they referenced was bigger than the US gallon. I expect that's the case now that you pointed it out. 40mpg in a S would be a dream. So would 47mpg in a cooper actually...</p> I was shocked at the mpg also. Didn’t think the gallon they referenced was bigger than the US gallon. I expect that’s the case now that you pointed it out. 40mpg in a S would be a dream. So would 47mpg in a cooper actually…

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46732 Gabe Sun, 30 Jul 2006 19:02:31 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46732 <blockquote> <p>Here’s another review of the R56 Prototype w/ pics :</p> </blockquote> <p>Thanks Mike - we actually posted that review last week.</p> <blockquote> <p>The article claims that overall weight will increase. I was under the impression that overall weight would decrease.</p> </blockquote> <p>The MINI folks on hand claimed the 2007 MCS will be 21 lbs heavier than the current car. We're still hearing from a couple very high-level sources that it will decrease dramatically. We'll find out for sure when the technical specifications are released in September.</p>

Here’s another review of the R56 Prototype w/ pics :

Thanks Mike – we actually posted that review last week.

The article claims that overall weight will increase. I was under the impression that overall weight would decrease.

The MINI folks on hand claimed the 2007 MCS will be 21 lbs heavier than the current car. We’re still hearing from a couple very high-level sources that it will decrease dramatically. We’ll find out for sure when the technical specifications are released in September.

]]> By: Tio Barry http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46731 Tio Barry Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:34:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46731 <p>The article talks about fuel economy of 40 and 47 mpg - would that be the imperial gallon? If so there's not a major breakthrough here.</p> The article talks about fuel economy of 40 and 47 mpg – would that be the imperial gallon? If so there’s not a major breakthrough here.

]]> By: Matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46730 Matt Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:11:07 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46730 <p>The article claims that overall weight will increase. I was under the impression that overall weight would decrease.</p> The article claims that overall weight will increase. I was under the impression that overall weight would decrease.

]]> By: mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46729 mike Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:04:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46729 <p>Here's another review of the R56 Prototype w/ pics :</p> <p>http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Reviews/Sports_Convertibles/Preview_2007_MINI_Cooper.S184.A10692.html</p> Here’s another review of the R56 Prototype w/ pics :

http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehicle_Reviews/Sports_Convertibles/Preview_2007_MINI_Cooper.S184.A10692.html

]]> By: Danno http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46726 Danno Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:24:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46726 <p>They made it sound like the new optional sport suspension will still ride better than the current car... I wonder if that will really be the case?</p> They made it sound like the new optional sport suspension will still ride better than the current car… I wonder if that will really be the case?

]]> By: Jon http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46723 Jon Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:59:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46723 <p>A good article, somebody should share it with Edmunds so they could see what a real writer's article is like.</p> <p>Seems like some new info spread around in the story too.</p> <p>"extra-option dynamic stability control" - no more shutting off of the DSC?</p> <p>"with weight at the rear axle reduced by around 9kg"</p> <p>"Cooper S models will get chequered-pattern aluminium-effect trim"</p> <p>These whre the three interesting statment to myself. Though the stated interior treatments where interesting too.</p> A good article, somebody should share it with Edmunds so they could see what a real writer’s article is like.

Seems like some new info spread around in the story too.

“extra-option dynamic stability control” – no more shutting off of the DSC?

“with weight at the rear axle reduced by around 9kg”

“Cooper S models will get chequered-pattern aluminium-effect trim”

These whre the three interesting statment to myself. Though the stated interior treatments where interesting too.

]]> By: Ken http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/07/27/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/comment-page-1/#comment-46721 Ken Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:56:11 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/07/30/4car-drives-the-mini-r56-prototypes/#comment-46721 <p>I like the option of black leather with red piping mentioned in the article.</p> I like the option of black leather with red piping mentioned in the article.

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