Mini Hatch

Mini ( official spelling: MINI ) is a 2001 under the leadership of BMW created new edition of the British small car - the size of a modern compact car, but with the appearance of the old " Mini". Mini is also the name of a German car brand of the BMW Group as the name of the main model of this brand.

  • 2.1 Mini ( 2001-2006) 2.1.1 Models and Features
  • 2.1.2 Mini Cabrio
  • 2.1.3 Special models
  • 2.1.4 Specifications
  • 2.2.1 innovations
  • 2.2.2 Mini Clubman
  • 2.2.3 Mini Cabrio
  • 2.2.4 Mini Coupé
  • 2.2.5 Mini Roadster
  • 2.2.6 Specifications 2.2.6.1 mini models
  • 2.2.6.2 Mini Convertible models
  • 2.2.6.3 Mini Clubman models
  • 2.5.1 Mini E Race
  • 2.7.1 engines

Brand

History

The development of the Mini as a modern remake of the classic Mini began the MG Rover Group in the 1990s, after BMW had completely taken over in 1994. Even before the development was completed, again separated by BMW Rover, but retained as a single brand "Mini" and shifted the further technical development to Munich.

The production of the Mini was settled in the old Morris Cowley plant in Oxford. Up to this point has been made ​​at this location of the Rover 75, the production was moved to Longbridge in Birmingham. The factory was renamed BMW Works Oxford and modernized for the production of the current Mini. Individual parts are manufactured in the works at Swindon and Hams Hall, the Mini Countryman and Paceman at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz ( Austria ).

Models

The Minis have different internal names under BMW, like the " E numbers " from BMW. By 2012, new models were built (eg Rover 75 = R40 ) analogous to the Rover development codes. The newly released 2014 models carry the "F- numbers".

The internal names are:

  • R50: Mini One, One D, and Cooper; Production 2001 to August 2006
  • R52: Mini Convertible ( One, Cooper and Cooper S); Production in 2004 to August 2008
  • R53 Mini Cooper S; Production 2002 to August 2006
  • R55: Mini Clubman; Wagon version with Shooting Brake - style features
  • R56: New generation; all three-door hatch versions Mini Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S, Cooper SD and JCW: production since September 2006; Launch November 18, 2006
  • Mini One and One D: production since April 2007

Mini (2001-2006)

Mini Cooper (2001-2006)

The new Mini came in several equipment and design variants: the Mini One D ( 55 kW/75 PS) ("D" for diesel ), the engine comes from the Toyota Yaris. As gasoline, there was the Mini as One ( 66 kW/90 PS), Cooper (85 kW/116 hp) and Cooper S ( 125 kW/170 hp, supercharged ). The three 1.6-liter inline four- cylinder petrol engines were from Tritec, a joint venture with Chrysler, and are manufactured in Brazil.

The mini has a different concept of space as the quoted model. With 3.64 meters, it is much longer. The actual Mini was designed as a car for people with little money and little parking space. So the wheels were particularly small, so they do not protrude far into the interior.

The new BMW Mini, however, is positioned as a sporty lifestyle vehicle with go- kart -like handling. Did reliability and processing to be desired at first left, then the Type 2003 reached the 1st place and 2004 2nd place in the breakdown statistics "small class " of ADAC.

Models and Features

The individual models can be distinguished on external characteristics. The Mini One and Mini One D had painted the roof always in body color and the fins of the radiator grille and door mirrors in black. The Mini One D also still had the "old" front and rear aprons that were present until the revision in the summer of 2004, the Mini One and Cooper. The Mini Cooper, the roof was optional in body color, but black or white, varnished. The grille was chromed.

The Cooper S had a grille in body color, a separate air intake (called a scoop ), a double-flow, centrally arranged exhaust and other front and rear aprons. Furthermore, they differ in their engine and features. In August 2004, the product range has undergone a facelift and expanded to include the convertible versions.

Mini Cabrio

The Mini convertible was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show 2004. The convertible has a fully automatic soft top that can be opened like a sunroof also only partially. The tailgate is folded like a pickup down as it was in the classic Mini. The rear window is made of glass and has a window heater. The Mini convertible was introduced as the One, Cooper and Cooper S.

Special models

The special models of the Mini comes with an individual equipment package, which features many extras as standard equipment present at the special models, which are only available at an additional cost in the conventional Mini. Special models are available, depending on the version, in almost all engine variants. The models are externally by appropriate designations as a special model identifiable.

Since September 2005, the performance kit from John Cooper Works ( JCW ) is optionally installed from the factory in the Mini Cooper S. Until then, the JCW kit was only available as after-market parts. It includes not only the increase in performance with a modified compressor to 154 kW ( 210 hp ) and a mechanical limited-slip differential and a revised braking system. An additional valve on the air filter, which opens from 4500 rpm, and a modified exhaust system, the engine noise is to act powerful.

Three other special models are available since October 2005 the market:

  • Mini Seven
  • Mini Park Lane
  • Mini Checkmate

As of May 2006, there were on the world's limited two-seater vehicles 2000 Special Edition Mini Cooper S JCW GP with kit. It includes special wheels, front and rear aprons, side skirts, a closed underbody, aluminum wishbones, Recaro sport seats and spoilers, which are partly made ​​of carbon, and the 160 kW ( 218 hp ) increased engine of the Mini Cooper S. This Mini exist in only one trim level: Body in " thunder blue metallic " roof " pure- silver" and mirrors in " chili red".

Published in 2007 the special model Sidewalk for the Mini Convertible.

Specifications

Mini ( since 2006)

Mini Cooper ( since 2006)

On 18 November 2006, the second edition of the new Mini was presented at the dealers. The mini was for pedestrian protection optimized to meet the stringent crash tests. For this, the hood was slightly longer and higher. To obtain the proportions of the Mini, an approximately 10 cm wide plastic tape against the classical steep windscreen has been inserted.

The Mini was launched in 2006 with the following models:

  • Mini Cooper (88 kW/120 hp)
  • Mini Cooper S ( 128 kW/175 hp)

In early 2007 he added two more models:

  • Mini One (70 kW/95 hp)
  • Mini Cooper D (80 kW/109 hp)

In November 2007, three additional models were added:

  • Mini Cooper Clubman (88 kW/120 hp)
  • Mini Cooper Clubman S (128 kW/174 hp)
  • Mini Cooper D Clubman (80 kW/110 hp)

In August 2008, two additional models were added:

  • Mini John Cooper Works (155 kW/211 hp)
  • Mini John Cooper Works Clubman (155 kW/211 hp)

In early 2009 was followed by a new base engine with the

  • Mini One (55 kW) ( 55 kW/75 hp)

In spring 2009, the new edition of the convertible followed with three models:

  • Mini Cooper Convertible ( 88 kW/120 hp)
  • Mini Cooper S Convertible ( 128 kW/174 hp)
  • Mini John Cooper Works Convertible ( 155 kW/211 hp)

In April 2011, was added another model:

  • Mini Cooper SD (105 kW/143 hp)

Innovations

The biggest innovations took place under the plate: The jointly with PSA ( Peugeot / Citroen) developed engines are far more fuel-efficient (Mini Cooper D: 3.9 l/100 km, 104 g C02/km ). The Cooper S uses a turbocharger to. The engine received five consecutive times (2007 to 2011) the price Engine of the Year in its class.

The features list has been expanded. For the first time a variable interior lighting Ambilight is offered as the doors are subtly lit in colored, indirect light with the elements. Inside the purchaser between nine fabric, Stoff/Leder- and leather trims to choose from. In addition, the car can be lined with five different interior surfaces. Although air conditioning and security equipment ( ASC T or DSC 3) are not standard, but is included in two different trim packages. For the armrests and the knee bar can be selected between five different colors.

Four mini - models (One Minimalist 55 kW / 72 kW Minimalist One / One D / Cooper D) are fitted from the 2008 model year with the BMW EfficientDynamics under the brand-specific designation MINIMALISM. This includes a start -stop system ( in conjunction with manual gearbox ), a gearshift point indicator, brake energy regeneration, aluminum components, lightweight chassis and new floor ( reduced air resistance, enhanced contact pressure ). This can be reduced by up to 20 percent according to the manufacturer consumption and emissions.

Mini Clubman

In September 2007, the Mini Clubman was introduced at the IAA in Frankfurt. The model goes back to the presented at the IAA 2005 study of the Mini Traveller. The " Clubman " is 24 cm longer than the base model and has an 8 cm longer wheelbase. Until the B- pillar of the Mini " combi " or " Shooting Brake " is - " We see him more in the tradition of the Shooting Brake " - with the other models identical.

Characteristic for the Clubman, the " club door" on the passenger side ( facilitates entry to the rear ) and the " Split Door" ( two-leaf rear door). With 260-930 liters of luggage capacity has the Clubman over the models Hatch ( 160-680 liters), Convertible ( 125/170/660 liters) and Coupé ( 280 liters ); doing so it will only depend on the Countryman exceeded ( 350-1170 liters). The back seat can be either shared or completely folded down. Four interior colors and five variants of the " Colour Line " can be combined with each other in the interior. The Clubman comes standard with six airbags and is available in over 40 different exterior paint combinations.

Clubman Hampton ( Cooper / Cooper D / Cooper S / Cooper SD), named after the London district, is the first limited available model of the new design line mini yours.

  • Body Color: Reef Blue Metallic, Eclipse Grey Metallic, Midnight Black Metallic, Pepper White
  • Colors for the roof and C- pillars: Jet Black, Pure Silver Metallic
  • Alloy wheels: Twin Spoke (17 inches) in black or silver with accent hub in Damson Red

For the design concept was the Mini Clubman the red dot award: product design 2008 awarded with honorable mention.

Mini Cabrio

The renewed Mini convertible came in spring 2009 on the market. Besides all the technical innovations of the sedans are available in the open version remake a gadget: the " always- open- Timer". This located left of the tachometer Runduhr counts up the time spent by the mini - occupation with the roof open.

Mini Coupé

The Mini Coupe came in 2011 on the market.

Mini Roadster

The Mini Roadster is the convertible version of the Mini Coupe, which was presented in early 2012. Unlike the Mini Convertible Mini Roadster is a pure two-seater with default manually openable or to -closing soft top ( electric opening is still available at extra cost as an accessory). The model is offered with three 1.6 - liter petrol engines and a 2.0 - liter diesel engine. The performance of the engines begins with 90 kW (122 hp) for the entry-level model and ends with 155 kW (211 hp) with the strongest engine.

Specifications

Values ​​in [] apply to vehicles with six -speed automatic transmission Steptronic.

Mini models
Mini convertible models

Values ​​in [] apply to vehicles with six -speed automatic transmission Steptronic.

Mini Clubman models

Mini Countryman

Mini Paceman (2013 )

Mini E

An electric version of the Mini is being tested in field trials on electric mobility Berlin, Munich, London and the USA since 2009. Motor and the lithium - ion battery supplies the company AC Propulsion.

The electric motor develops 150 kW ( 204 hp). The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.5 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 160 km / hr. Overall, the accumulator 5088 from the lithium -ion cells which are accommodated in modules 48 in the vehicle part, so that in the vehicle, only two seats are provided at the location of the rear seats. The boot capacity is also affected by the battery modules and reduced to 60 l. The range on a single charge of 200 to 250 km. The battery charging time is a special charger for 2 hours. With a curb weight of 1465 kg, the electric Mini is 300 kg heavier than the variants with internal combustion engine.

Mini E Race

The Mini E Race is a modified race version of the standard Mini E. For this, the following changes were made:

  • Interior: Recaro carbon fiber seat Pro Racer ( HANS ), Sechspunktgurt 3 inches, suede steering wheel 320mm
  • Roll cage: screw construction (lightweight ) CrMo4, about 35 kg including mounting material
  • Transmission: mechan. Limited-slip differential with 40 ° / 50 ° ramp angle, 55Nm preload
  • Engine: motor control adjustments
  • Suspension: KW Variant 3 coilover suspension, tuned to the increased axle loads of the Mini E Race with modified damping characteristic and revised springs
  • Exterior: diffusers, rear wing, carbon fiber body parts
  • Security: Integration of a special race ABS, emergency Differentiated concept

Mini Inspired by Goodwood

Another special edition Rolls- Royce presented in June 2009 to the world, the "Mini Inspired by Goodwood ". This was converted from an original of the Rolls- Royce version with beige leather and suede interior. The center console and buttons were in black piano lacquer, held the instrument panel, however, in his own Rolls- Royce design. Only the steering wheel has been adopted from the mini- model and has its emblem. The special model was produced for the 50th anniversary of the Mini. In 2011, was a limited edition of 1000 pieces under the name - "Mini Inspired by Goodwood ' - launched at a price of 46,900 euros

Mini ( from 3/ 2014)

The third generation of the Mini was presented in November 2013 at the LA Auto Show. Were modified, inter alia, the daytime running lights, which now forms a 4/5-Ring to the low beam. Even the grille and tail lights were enlarged. There is also a new Mini convertible and for the first time give a real mini four-door with an extended wheelbase. Whether the relatively unsuccessful models Coupe and Roadster are reissued, is not yet decided.

Engines

  • Values ​​in [] brackets are for the automatic.

Mini Challenge

From 2004 to 2011 it was under the name Mini Challenge own racing series for the Mini in Germany. With this one-make cup racing BMW wanted to primarily appeal to beginners and amateur pilots as participants. There were only allowed vehicles to a specially developed for the production model will be used. Changes to the vehicles were largely prohibited. Became famous for the series, including through the participation of Cora Schumacher; Succession Series is the Mini Trophy.

In addition to the Mini Challenge Germany were and still are Mini - Challenge series in the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Brazil and Saudi Arabia.

Callbacks

On February 3, 2012, the Federal Motor Transport Authority issued a recall of the models Mini Cooper S and Mini John Cooper Works ( JCW ) model years from March 2006 to January 2011. Due to the recall, the electromigration on the circuit board for the auxiliary coolant pump of the turbocharger to it a failure of this pump and consequently can lead to a smoldering fire.

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