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"PUTTING THE “COUPE” IN COOPER
MINI continues to expand its lineup of models, and the latest model is called the Coupe. Take a look.
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Over the last several years MINI has expanded its lineup. It started with the Convertible in 2005, which was followed by the Clubman in 2008, and last year it was the Countryman. Now the company is set to come out with its first two-seater, the MINI Coupe. While there’s no mistaking it as MINI, there are differences.

It’s the first MINI to adopt a three-box body structure, which refers to the engine compartment, passenger area and the trunk. The A-pillar and windshield are more sharply raked which gives the Coupe a sleeker look. And it also features what MINI calls a “helmet roof” because, well, it looks like a helmet.

It’s also the first MINI with an active rear spoiler which extends automatically once you hit 50 miles an hour and recedes once the speed drops below 37 MPH.

Even though it’s an inch lower than the hardtop, it doesn’t impact headroom because the roof features two oval recesses for the driver and passenger. The layout of the interior is similar to the rest of the lineup.

Powering the Coupe is a variety of 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engines.

The engine can be mated to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. And as you would expect, fuel economy varies depending on which powertrain you get. (John Cooper Works, 28/33 MPG. Cooper S, 30/35 MPG. Base model, 32/37 MPG).

So how much does the Coupe cost?
$22,000 for the Cooper Coupe
$25,300 for the Cooper S Coupe
$31,900 for the John Cooper Works Coupe

The MINI Coupe is available right now."

From Autoline Daily
http://www.autoline.tv/journal/?p=19133
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From the very first time I saw the Mini Coupe, I thought it looked like a Mini wearing a baseball cap.

BTW, I don't know why exactly, but a "Cooper Coupe" just sounds funny to me.
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So I can walk into a Mini dealer and ask for a John Cooper Cooper Coupe?
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94Corolla5Speed wrote:So I can walk into a Mini dealer and ask for a John Cooper Cooper Coupe?
:lol:

I guess you could do that. :mrgreen:
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