Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

MINI WRC

MINI Motorsport prepares for WRC debut
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In MINI, on March 17th, 2011

The MINI Rally Car is currently being tested near Sevilla. MINI WRC Team Engineering Planning Manager Nigel Riddle explains what the final tests for the upcoming MINI WRC Team season debut are all about. Nigel, the team has three more … Continue reading
MINI John Cooper Works WRC
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In MINI, on March 10th, 2011

The 81st International Geneva Motor Show (CH) provided the stage for MINI to unveil the MINI John Cooper Works S2000 – the latest milestone on the road to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). This is the forerunner to the … Continue reading
Video: MINI Countryman WRC spotted during test sessions in France
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In MINI, on February 21st, 2011

Today we came across a video of MINI Countryman WRC, recorded during a test session in France, at Chateau Lastours. The pilots behind the wheel are Kris Meeke and Daniel Sordo. MINI Countryman WRC is developed by Prodrive in cooperation … Continue reading
Video: Building the MINI WRC Evolution
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In MINI, on February 17th, 2011

MINI Youtube channel uploads a video describing the evolution of MINI’s WRC baby – from the first design of the MINI WRC Concept Car to the signing of MINI’s contract with Prodrive to the test drives en route to MINI’s … Continue reading
MINI WRC Team announce new driver Dani Sordo
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In MINI, on January 6th, 2011

Press Release: Spanish driver Daniel “Dani” Sordo will strengthen the new MINI WRC Team in the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship. He will team up with Kris Meeke (GB) when MINI makes its return to rallying with the MINI WRC … Continue reading
Video: Prodrive MINI Countryman Update – Spain Shakedown
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In MINI, on November 3rd, 2010

Prodrive MINI Countryman WRC continues its testing phase this time in the beautiful Spain. Just recently, the new MINI Countryman World Rally Car has successfully completed its shakedown phase at Prodrive’s private proving ground in Warwickshire, and has already moved … Continue reading
Exclusive: MINI WRC Interview with Dr. Wolfgang Armbrecht, Head of MINI brand management
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In Featured Posts, Interesting, on October 26th, 2010

At the recent Paris motor show, MINI has unveiled their Countryman WRC which will run in the FIA World Rally Championship starting in 2011. MINI Countryman WRC is being developed in cooperation with Prodrive and it is based off the … Continue reading
MINI WRC Countryman on a race track
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In Spy Photos, on October 18th, 2010

Paris Motor Show hosted the world premiere of the MINI Countryman WRC. The return of the MINI to WRC was celebrated in big style by the Oxford-based company and FIA’s boss Jean Todt was also present at the official unveiling. … Continue reading
Videos: MINI Countryman WRC at 2010 Paris Motor Show
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In Auto Shows, on October 4th, 2010

At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, MINI unveiled the Countryman WRC. The return of the MINI to WRC was celebrated in big style by the Oxford-based company and FIA’s boss Jean Todt was also present at the official unveiling. MINI … Continue reading