First Videos of the new MINI Appear
What’s better than hundreds of photos of the new MINI? Seeing it in motion.
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What’s better than hundreds of photos of the new MINI? Seeing it in motion.
<p>Gimme more engine and exhaust noise!</p>
<p>they look nice, but when is a Mini to big to be a Mini?</p>
<p>Now.</p>
<p>Is it my imagination, or in the first video does the car the left look a bit longer like the new F55?</p>
<p>LIKE</p>
<p>Based on the new specs and interior, I think this is a huge leap forward from the last generation.</p>
<p>When I look at the 250 photos, in particular the exterior photographs, I am pleasantly surprised to find that the nose doesn’t look as long as I thought it would. This is a relief.</p>
<p>But when I see it being driven on this video I can’t help but cringe and think, “That nose looks huge.” I just can’t seem to warm up to it, especially on the front 45 degree (slightly on an angle) shot. And yet, it’s been said that “A great nose may be an index of a great soul.”</p>
<p>Regardless, I’d like to make a toast to the F56 (also known as the Cooper de Bergerac): “Here’s to the biggest and bestest MINI to ever grace the world stage.”</p>
<p>The Cooper I’m really warming to having owned my R56 for
over five years from nearly new. The Cooper has got a nice hit of power and let’s
face it, it had to look different while still looking like the MINI we all love.
If the Engine is as suggested great and build quality improved over the
previous generation.</p>
<p>Combined MPG of 62 sounds great although you know official figures
are always high. The R56 had combined at 52 when it was more like Mid 40’s. RL</p>
<p>R56 Manual petrol Cooper</p>
<p>Output: 122 hp (90kW) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque/revs: 160 Nm @ 4,250 rpm
Acceleration 0-62 mph – Manual (secs) 9.1 s
Top speed – (mph) 126 mph</p>
<p>F56 Manual petrol Cooper: 3-cylinder petrol (TwinPower Turbo Technology)</p>
<p>Output: 136 bhp (100 kW) at 4 500 – 6 000 rpm,
Max. torque/revs: 220 Nm at 1 250 – 4 000 rpm (230 Nm with overboost),
Acceleration 0–62 mph: 7.9 s
Top speed: 210 km/h (130mph)</p>