A grand total of 2,000 high-spec, high-performance MINI GPs will be made, but once again don't get too excited, because most of
these are destined for the European market, starting June, 2006. Prices are range-topping, of course, with an estimated starting sticker of 30,000 euro (roughly $42,500 CAD).
So, instead of getting all grumpy because your favourite brand has snubbed you by keeping the best Cooper S ever made in Europe, there's still much more to look forward to. Namely the upcoming revised MINI Cooper and Cooper S, plus its range of non-Chrysler-sourced turbocharged four cylinder engines, promising even higher levels of performance and refinement.
Who knows, maybe we'll look back at the current Works GP and wonder why anyone was willing to spend so much for so little? Those silly Europeans...
Preliminary Specifications:
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| A grand total of 2,000 high-spec, high-performance MINI GPs will be made, but don't expect it in Canada anytime soon. (Photo: MINI Canada) |
So, instead of getting all grumpy because your favourite brand has snubbed you by keeping the best Cooper S ever made in Europe, there's still much more to look forward to. Namely the upcoming revised MINI Cooper and Cooper S, plus its range of non-Chrysler-sourced turbocharged four cylinder engines, promising even higher levels of performance and refinement.
Who knows, maybe we'll look back at the current Works GP and wonder why anyone was willing to spend so much for so little? Those silly Europeans...
Preliminary Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): N/A
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Optional Engine: 218-hp, 181 lb-ft of torque, 1.6L, 16-valve, DOHC, supercharged I-4
- Transmission: 6-spd manual
- Brakes: disc/disc, ABS, CBC, EBD
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Cargo Volume (seats folded): 670 L (23.7 cu ft)
- Curb Weight (estimated): 1,175 kg (2,590 lbs)
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 6.3 seconds
- Top Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy combined): 9.0 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Dodge SRT-4, Mercedes-Benz C230 Coupe, Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, Nissan Sentra SE-R, Saturn ION Quad Coupe Red Line, Subaru Impreza WRX, VW Golf GTI
- Web Site: www.mini.ca
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