MINI Design Chief Talks about the R56
GoAuto spent some time with Gert Hildebrand on the 2007 MINI and how the MINI design team went about creating the follow-up to the R50. It’s a fantastic article for anyone interested...
Official MINI UK 2007 PDFs
A few weeks back we posted a series of official MINI UK documents detailing everything from technical data to a full option listing to even paint color. Since then we’ve noticed that...
Evolution of the New MINI (Long Version)
This is the full version of the press release posted earlier this week. You can download the full specifications PDF at the bottom. 1. Everything New – Everything MINI Exterior Design. The...
GoAuto Drives the 2007 MCS
Another rave review for the R56. Here’s an excerpt: >ALEC Issigonis would be proud. For the all-new Mini to meet 2008 pedestrian-impact legislation, BMW realised that it had to extend the outgoing...
Evolution of the New MINI (Short Version)
Everything new – Everything MINI. The go-kart in the compact segment is entering the next round: Starting in November 2006, the second generation of the MINI will be making its appearance on...
Inside Line Drives the 2007 MCS
For our money, the best review yet. Here’s an excerpt: >The road to Castellet is narrow, undulating and sinuous. The new Mini Cooper S eats it for lunch. While the suspension layout...
Autocar Drives the 2007 MCS
Autocar got their hands on a press car in Spain during the official press launch of the 2007 MCS and found the new car generally an improvement. Here’s an excerpt: >The ride...
More Official R56 Photos Released
With the R56 review embargo now over, MINI has released a new set of R56 photos along with some initial design sketches. For the first time we also get a look at...
The London Times on the 2007 MCS
Unlike the many reviews we’ll be seeing over the next few days and weeks, it would seem the Times didn’t actually drive the car. However it’s a good starting point for those...
NYT: Can MINI Stay up to Speed?
The New York Times reports on the new MINI and all the challenges that come with it. Here’s an excerpt: >Can the Mini Cooper keep its buzz going for a second generation?...