New MINI (R56) - first official info - Page 6

klier · 08-13-2006, 12:48 PM

Tomorrow you say?

Let's play it safe this time then, since that's only a couple of hours

However, we have to make arrangements for the next big launch!

yaubrandon · 08-24-2006, 02:10 PM

is it too close to the current model?

for example, i don't see so much difference outside. also, new engines only improves milelage, and the S model is still using 1.6 engine. even peugeot 207 is using a 1.6T, not even a very high class model. opel astra OPC will have 200(+?)hp and renault clio RS already has 200hp. the MINI seems doesn't have significant difference to the old one.

would anyone plz explain that if you know?

Imhotep Evil · 08-24-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaubrandon

is it too close to the current model?

for example, i don't see so much difference outside. also, new engines only improves milelage, and the S model is still using 1.6 engine. even peugeot 207 is using a 1.6T, not even a very high class model. opel astra OPC will have 200(+?)hp and renault clio RS already has 200hp. the MINI seems doesn't have significant difference to the old one.

would anyone plz explain that if you know?

It was made to look like the outgoing one because people loved it/bought it for that (shape/overall look).
Think Porsche 911, 996 generation vs. 997 generation.
The engines will become more powerfull with the FL. There is also the Works witch will be introduced later.

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klier Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,533 My Mood: Thanks: 423 Thanked 126 Times in 81 Posts	Re: New MINI (R56) - official info! Tomorrow you say? Let's play it safe this time then, since that's only a couple of hours However, we have to make arrangements for the next big launch!

08-24-2006, 02:10 PM	#52 (permalink)
yaubrandon Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 120 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New MINI (R56) - official info! is it too close to the current model? for example, i don't see so much difference outside. also, new engines only improves milelage, and the S model is still using 1.6 engine. even peugeot 207 is using a 1.6T, not even a very high class model. opel astra OPC will have 200(+?)hp and renault clio RS already has 200hp. the MINI seems doesn't have significant difference to the old one. would anyone plz explain that if you know?

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