Mini Broadspeed Coupe Rumours Emerge

Mini Broadspeed Coupe

By Thami Masemola
July 20, 2009 10:22 PM
Filed Under: European, MINI, Rumours

Is MINI preparing more variations to its range? A report suggests as much. It says by 2011 at least two more MINI types will be roaming the streets, both of which are to be based on the outgoing R57 platform. This is in addition to two other rumoured MINIs, the R60 Countryman and something called the Spacebox.

The first of the former models is the MINI Speedster which is said to be getting ready for a Frankfurt Motor Show reveal. The two-seater will either be an actual concept or an internal design mule.

Second on the upcoming list is a coupe which is reportedly called the Broadspeed Coupe. Broadspeed is a name that was used in the 1960s by a few Mini Coopers which campaigned in racing meets with some success. The racing team responsible for their development also made a road-going version of the car which featured a sleek fastback shape and was nicknamed the Mini Aston.

Nothing is set in concrete but it is understood that Broadspeed is not the final chosen name and also that the Speedster will debut first, followed by the coupe. The car will become the most hard core MINI ever when fitted with a John Cooper Works engine and kit.

 

Source: motoringfile

Comments

Wickedated
July 20, 2009 11:57 PM
This excites me as much as a mosquito bite

Bristol411S3
July 21, 2009 1:46 AM
BMW doesn't have access to the Broadspeed name, which is in use on a well known new car website.

ericthedog
July 21, 2009 1:49 AM
Bmw really are scraping the barrel clean living off the original minis rep , idiots will buy it though .

WildMaverick1200
July 21, 2009 5:13 AM
Wonder if someone fits in the back seat of that??

LMS
July 21, 2009 11:42 AM
This is one of the smartest moves BMW have made in my opinion.

Trying to find new niches seems to be one of their marketing guidelines. Doesn't work with the X6 but will work with the mini coupe simply because Kei car coupes are fascinating as they try to fulfill all your needs with the least amount of money.

Granted the Smart Roadster was a flop, mostly because of the power to cost ratio, but this will be something else. I don't quite see why it should only get the full works treatment and not the simple 1.6L engine, but it will still be the best city coupes you can have.

The backseats don't matter, I have never seen 4 people in a mini and thank god for that.

alessandro
July 21, 2009 6:39 PM
From what make that rear is taken - it fits so precisely.

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