MINI wants the Superleggera in 2019 release
Posted on 16-07-2015 at 14:04 by ricardo – 51 Comments”
Yes. YES!
Great news from the Britmedia that we the aftertaste of the Clubman can be washed away. In a conversation with the MINI chief Peter Schwarzenbauer ving Autocar that the Superleggera Vision is currently in the direction of manufacturing intelligence is pushed. Due to ‘overwhelming interest’ (something that brands áltijd say about conceptcars, but that completely aside), there is a plan to put the car in 2019 on the market.
The by Carrozzeria Touring built two-seater was more than a year ago, presented in Italy, where the concept of a lot of little mouths did shut. The minimalist design, the promise of a low weight and a stripped-down interior were much praised. The only obstacle is that there is still a definite ‘jawohl’ needs to come from parent company BMW. If there is, there can be based on the UKL platform, a very nice roadstertje be built.
In terms of engines, we must rely on a variety of three – and viercilinders, with outputs ranging from 136 to 231 horsepower in the John Cooper Works version. It is also suggested that a hybrid version on the role. This could conflict with the term ‘superleggera’, but with an electric motor between the rear wheels, they can be a kind of mini-I8 to create, but with a reverse pto.
Schwarzenbauer stressed that the Superleggera is no replacement for the MINI Coupe and Roadster (RIP): “They don’t compare. The Superleggera is a serious sports car.” Good to know.
Gallery: Superleggera Vision concept
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Gallery: MINI Superleggera
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