There are several reports coming from different trusted sources who speak of the imminent unveiling of a MINI Roadster Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The two-seater concept is expected to offer a sportier and more dynamic look than the current MINI Convertible and it will feature a steeply raked windshield and soft top.
It will use all the qualities that turned the MINI brand into a popular choice for many enthusiasts, but will take them to a new level, creating a small Roadster which will expand even further the offerings coming out of the Oxford plant.
The popular engines found in the MINI and John Cooper Works line-up, will make their way into the Roadster model as well, including the powerful but yet efficient, 1.6 liter twin-scroll turbo engine which outputs 211 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque.
The Roadster will go on sale in 2010 as the fifth model in the Mini range, after the forthcoming Mini crossover, followed shortly by a MINI-i model part of Project i initiative.
[Source: Autocar | Photo Credit: De Lusi /Larson ]
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Interesting…someone added Ben Harper behind the wheel in the rendering!
That looks great!
Nice looking car with just as much rear passenger room as the original MINI!
Hopefully it will be this daring. The concept on the cover of this month’s Auto, Motor und Sport is decidedly more pedestrian. Basically a convertible with a more slanted windshield and painted arches.
Woww im nt a big fan of Mini’s but i like this 1.