Comments on: MINI Speedster Approved for Production?

By: Rumormill: MINI Speedster said to be on the way… again | Car2Be.com - Hot News & Reviews

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:39:36 +0000

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By: David Justen

David Justen — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:10:20 +0000

Want one !

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI’s Rumored Speedster Takes Another Step Forward

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:15:52 +0000

[...] MINI Speedster rumor has taken a life of it’s own since we published our report earlier this month. Rarely have we seen so much immediate positive reaction to a proposed new MINI [...]

By: AUSmotive.com » Go Speed go

AUSmotive.com » Go Speed go — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:15:01 +0000

[...] MINI Speedster theory appears to be momentum. First, MotoringFile ran a piece saying the car had been given an internal sign off. They think. Now, AutoExpress has [...]

By: greg

greg — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:23:52 +0000

For us single guys with kids two cars is the answer! This will make a fine second car. Make mine a JCW cabrio version.

By: C4

C4 — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:57:30 +0000

For us married guys with kids, 2 seaters are totally out of the question.

By: Mini Roadster « RM.Design Blog

Mini Roadster « RM.Design Blog — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:31:28 +0000

[...] Volgens Motoringfile.com blijven ze bij Mini na de Crossover niet stilzitten. Er zou gewerkt worden aan een open tweezitter, de Mini Speedster. De auto ligt al sinds 2001 op de tekentafel (zie onderstaande schets), maar is nu pas concreet. Motoringfile.com heeft het over een stoffen kap met twee grote rolbeugels achter de zetels (waar Mini bij de Cabrio juist van afgestapt is…). Of het verhaal enige waarheid bevat, zal nog moeten blijken. (bron: Motoringfile.com) [...]

By: JMills

JMills — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:27:51 +0000

I don’t like it, it’s just not what I want to see from MINI. First that damn crossover, and now a neo Del Sol? How about an awd, balls to the wall R56 JCW two seats like the GP, and 250hp. I want to see BMW build the world’s best hot hatch, something that would take on the R32.

By: JonPD

JonPD — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:15:39 +0000

A Z2 Coupe would still be my first choice as long as BMW kept the weight down on it, if not the Mini Speedster could be the obvious choice.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:08:54 +0000

I would buy this. Build it.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:51:13 +0000

@cct1: I know. The coupe version is what I'm interested in.

By: cct1

cct1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:35:31 +0000

Thanks Gabe, that’s what I was kind of hoping for; a Z2 along the lines of what you guys posted over at Bimmerfile would be one heckuva car…

By: A Two-Seat MINI Speedster - www.miniMINImini.com

A Two-Seat MINI Speedster - www.miniMINImini.com — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:31:36 +0000

[...] Apr.08, 2009 in Motoring, New Mini, On The Web Word has reached us (and those wonderful people at MotoringFile) that MINi has quietly green-lighted work to begin on the often-rumoured two-seat MINI speedster.Â [...]

By: JonPD

JonPD — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:00:26 +0000

Agreed Lav

I would be much happier with a lower hood than the R56, I feel it needs to be lower and with a good sweep to really work. Should be interesting to see what Mini comes up with.

I give Mini huge props for looking at this project, still wish it would have gotten the R60's place in the production cycle. Between the possible Z2 and the VW bluesport this market is about to become a bit busier.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:47:07 +0000

@cct1: The report from iMotor (which i've personally never heard of) seemed to be pretty sketchy at best. The source wasn't even 100% sure themselves and that's not even talking about their credibility as a source.

By: cct1

cct1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:40:16 +0000

Can anyone shed any light on the Z2? Originally on Bimmerfile it looked like it was going to see the light of day (not confirmed, but it looked promising), and now the above link looks like it’s not going to happen. Anyone have any other info?

By: lavardera

lavardera — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:50:35 +0000

I think they could use a great deal of the existing drive train if they plopped it in the middle to make a mid engine out of it, but frankly I just can’t see them doing that – the overall changes to the platform would be too great.

But I do hope that its not just the same old nose with a two seat cabin and a big trunk – although you have to admit – that is the Mini tradition. I think a roadster would look so much better with a slightly longer and lower nose.

By: lavardera

lavardera — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:48:59 +0000

trying to post my lame “long nose” photoshop job, but it must be stuck in moderation. Here is the url

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3421655789_7a93dc4727_b.jpg

By: Has the MINI Speedster been approved for production? - Easy Car Blog

Has the MINI Speedster been approved for production? - Easy Car Blog — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:01:15 +0000

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By: appmacguy

appmacguy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:35:51 +0000

I will stick my neck out here in the hope it makes sense and gets you guys thinking. Has anyone else thought about this (possibly) being based on a two seater Mini already in testing. A premium product that with the right interest and performance could get you to part with your cash.

We may not be talking an engine behind those seats but batteries!!! Perhaps this is the ideal product to put all that Mini E research and feedback into a sellable product. The Speedster could be made lighter than the Mini E and benefit from the weight distribution of batteries, the motor on each wheel (AWD) or just two motors for front or rear drive depending on the market.

You all love the design so would possibly pay more to get it. It is looking towards the future being electric. The drive as we have seen from Tesla and Jay Leno's video review of the Mini E would be amazing. The timing is right. You don't need practicality from sports cars and the 2/3 year time gap is spot on as the Mini E evaluation ends.

Just a thought really to spark your thoughts.