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2012 VEHICLES TO WATCH Inspired by Goodwood

This is an exclusive special edition of the MINI which has been produced in collabora- tion with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars team. Coupe

AT A GLANCE Small cars, big personality ® TECHNOLOGY: Designed t’s interesting that the Mini — per- Using the original design intent, the with a transverse-mounted 4- The first two-seater in MINI’s line-up indulges haps the most well-known British car was all new, but resembled the cylinder and front-wheel car — was re-made for the modern classic version. the driver with a level of agility unmatched in I the small car segment. drive so 80 percent of body area age by a thoroughly German compa- The larger, more powerful MINI could be used for passengers. ny. was an immediate hit. The vehicle is BMW acquired the foundering fun to drive, carries four passengers in Cooper ® HISTORY: Designed by Sir Group/BMC, which produced relative comfort, is quite fast and Alec Issignois in 1959 for British the original Mini, in 1994 and contin- nimble and gets good fuel mileage. Motor Cars (BMC) and introduced ued production of the small car The Bavarian owners supplied engi- neering and production assistance, as an Austin Mini and Morris through the 2000 model year. The original Mini was offered in the and the MINI is made to BMW’s stan- Mini. 3-door and estate car (a dards of excellence. ) as well as a pickup. A - For 2012, MINI offers several flavors ® FAMOUS MODELS: Mini like was offered briefly. A of this classic design: the traditional Cooper, Clubman Works Mini model was Cooper, the drop-top Cooper very successful as a racing and rally and an extended version ® KNOWN FOR: Small, com- car. called the Clubman. pact, , sporty In 2003, BMW introduced an all For performance lovers, a John Now the Cooper can be customized better Cooper Works upgrade is available on cars. new — changing the than ever before. MINI Yours debuts in 2012, name to all caps at the same time. . which offers premium and exclusive choices.