The New Mini Coupe is set to go

Yes, you’ve heard it right. The British firm have announced the debut of their latest product, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in September. A coincidence or not, the news comes just a few days before the celebration of the first MINI model ever made, 50 years ago, on 26 August 1959.

So, what are the things we should know about the new MINI Coupe?

Well, to begin with the model has been conceived as a sporty two-seater, having to compete with other models like: Audi TT or Mazda MX-5 Coupe. It’s a tough competition and we shall see if the new MINI has what it takes to emerge.

The main strong points of the model are its low centre of gravity and light weight, which promise us a great driving experience. Having a lot of unique features to distinguish it from its predecessors, it seems that the new coupe from MINI will still borrow the front from the well-known four-seater hatchback of the same company.

The surprise comes from the top of the car, where the manufacturers promise us a “floating” roof. The effect is the fact that the top panel seems to sit unsupported, but helps also with a greater aerodynamic efficiency.Moving on, let’s talk a bit about some technical issues. Let’s see what this car really has for us under the hood. The model will be equipped with a 1.6-litre turbo engine, capable of reaching 208bhp and 260Nm, maybe a little more with the help of the overboost function. Taking that into consideration and the light weight we can expect some pretty awesome performance from this car on the road.

To finish with, I will bring the practical aspect into consideration. It can’t be just fun and speed so the new MINI so the car will be fitted with 250 litres of load capacity. That’s a decent amount of space, however with 40 litres less than its competitor Audi TT.