MINI Coupé Concept

[RotorNutFD3S]

http://cache-foo.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/08/504x_Mini_Coupe_Concept_16.jpg (http://cache-foo-02.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/12/2009/08/Mini_Coupe_Concept_16.jpg)

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It's interesting to say the least. I'd like to see it in a different color.

http://jalopnik.com/5345852/mini-coupe-concept-back-to-basics/gallery/

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

Not a fan.

It needs more substantial redesigning to successfully transform it into a coupe. I'd still take the hatch.

[DecoyOctopus]

it just seems like the hatch with way less head room. the seats should be deeper and the inside should wrap around the occupants a little better in a coupe version.

[darknessprevails]

front looks like a srt4 kinda

[metalman]

Not a fan.

It needs more substantial redesigning to successfully transform it into a coupe. I'd still take the hatch.

I agree. The lines of the roof dont work with the lines of the body.
Its fugly.

[Georgia Cracker]

There is some historical precedent with this. Although not terribly practical. Perhaps if you took a couple inches out below the beltline it would look right. But you can't with modern cars, too much stuff there. An Austalian by the handle of MadMatt makes a fiberglass top for the classic Mini that is similar, but much better proportions.

[FE3tMX5]

I do like how they resolve the B pillar/roof line - but yeah, shirt doesn't match the pants. ;)

[mustangtomiata]

the mini has been completely ruined, they should've quit production again when the old body ran out.

[FlameProofCandle]

give it a small spoiler, paint the whole thing (including the wheels) black, and deeper seats and i'll drive the **** out of it. really like the design.

then again i also think the nissan micra is a bada$$ car.

[Stealth97]

I think it looks great.

[LagunaRoadster]

weak sauce. I'll sell you my mini for 26k, no tax, with less than 5k miles, and still under factory warranty & maintenance.. It's a coupe.... 2 doors, but 4 seats and it looks good, lol.

[BFH miata]

thanks, now I need to go brush my teeth after throwing up in my mouth...

U G L Y

[lazybones]

I actually really like it haha

[scandmx5]

psh
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c263/cobrar18s/volvo_c30_customized.jpg
the EVOLVE, Heico Sportiv, and IPD C30's....

[LagunaRoadster]

psh

the EVOLVE, Heico Sportiv, and IPD C30's....

http://blog.leasetrader.com/images/blog_leasetrader_com/WindowsLiveWriter/VolvoC30fromTwilighttheMovieONSetphotos_FF53/twilight%20c30_thumb.jpg

C30s lost their mojo when that ****** from Twilight drove one... lol.

[scandmx5]

http://blog.leasetrader.com/images/blog_leasetrader_com/WindowsLiveWriter/VolvoC30fromTwilighttheMovieONSetphotos_FF53/twilight%20c30_thumb.jpg

C30s lost their mojo when that ****** from Twilight drove one... lol.
i still haven't seen it...just went to Hasting's they didnt have it either so I got Fast and Furious, and Last House on the Left

i never really liked the C30's as much as the S40 T5 AWD- now that ***** has potential

[sharkythesharkdogg]

Just judging it from pure style, I think it looks pretty sharp.

[FooSchnickens]

Oh look, now it's an ugly AND incredibly unreliable car.

[Sawyer]

I really don't think it's that bad.. Kinda neat, actually.

[metalman]

Oh look, now it's an ugly AND incredibly unreliable car.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[MoD_Scotty]

I think it looks tough, but it completely loses one of the best features of the car: the roomy hatch area.

[mustangtomiata]

Wait...minis were reliable at some point? lol I agree foo the car is garbage now

[FooSchnickens]

The original Minis were more reliable than the trash that BMW is churning out now.

I swear i've seen **** go wrong on a new Mini that would last a lifetime on most other cars. Transmissions that automagically disassemble their insides after 60k miles, convertible tops that stop working in mid-operation after 20k miles, motor mounts that explode all over the engine bay after 30k miles, motors that sound more like a Rabbit diesel after 40k miles... I could go on and on over the stupid crap that these cars do, but I can't be bothered to waste that much time to beat a dead horse.

The only reason, ONLY reason I would drive a Mini is if it were leased and under a full warranty. But even then I'd be getting the short end of the stick because of how much time it would spend in the service department.

[jzilla]

re-fresher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwOjA2WXQpM

[wildfire0310]

well cool idea, but just off to me.

But it does make me want some of the hot hatches they have overseas.

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

re-fresher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwOjA2WXQpM

Jesus christ. I need one of them.

[mustangtomiata]

Jesus christ. I need one of them.

I do concur, what a beautiful a 5 cylinder makes, well european, I don't think a Colorado/Canyon will ever quite get there