A new design concept MINI will make its debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held between January 10 and 23, 2011. The paceman MINI Concept is the first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small market. The MINI Concept paceman study establishes a new category of car MINI fundamental combine DNA – the dynamic capability, individual design – and give them a fresh twist with the help of technology and an innovative body concept. The paceman MINI MINI combines the classic concept, with the defining characteristics of the Mini Countryman and the style of a coupe. The result is a MINI with visual design tips “muscle car”, showing its dynamic ability from every angle.
Although no decision has been made on a production version in the future, paceman could form another building block in the development of the MINI brand.
“It’s exactly ten years since the new MINI was launched to the U.S. market so there is a symmetry pleased to introduce a totally new concept in Detroit,” said Jochen Goller, BMW MINI Director of UK Ltd. “After the release of Last year the Mini Countryman and the future releases of MINI Coupe and Roadster, the MINI Concept paceman again reveals not only the innovative spirit of adventure among its design team, but also the potential magnitude of the MINI brand as it grows and develops. ”
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The MINI Concept MINI paceman keeps the family household frontal appearance, but adds a distinctive flavor. Large headlamps with chrome rims extend deeply into the front wings and, together with the hood contours clearly emphasize the paceman’s imposing nose. The radiator grille is essentially the same as the Cooper S Countryman restriction additional air intakes in the bumper to provide better ventilation of the brake and incorporating new fog lamps, deep in September On the side of paceman MINI Concept features a new interpretation of the front wing and side indicator that catches the eye of the pillars down to the unique design 19-inch wheels front. This design element is robust and sturdy wheels complemented by some dark bow with matching side skirts, which emphasize the nature male sports paceman.
The shoulder line of the MINI family, which rises toward the rear of the MINI Concept paceman also hints at its sporting intentions. Less known is the treatment of glass and roof. As the waist up the roof flows into a large apartment C-pillar that appears to be transparent. The windows appear to wrap around the car like a bunch of glass roof with the “suspended” at the top and painted in a color, stunning contrast. This is known as the roof of the “helmet”. The coupe-style windows taper to the rear and the whole effect is of a dynamic wedge shape.
A new interpretation of the classic coupe design has given the paceman MINI Concept Coupé a distinctive tail that complements the athletic character of the car. New rear lights positioned at the outer edges of the broad, muscular rear wings underline the dominance of horizontal lines that run parallel to one another and emphasize the wide track rear axle. As the MINI Cooper S Countryman, the rear skirt of paceman MINI Concept has a diffuser which channels airflow between the exhaust double and further increases the aerodynamic properties of the car. Yet the echoes of the registration form of the recess front air intake in order to forge a link between the stylistic front and rear sections.
The MINI Concept paceman measures 4,110 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1541 mm tall. MINI archetypal style, the paceman has front and rear too short to facilitate family kart driving responses.
Inside: a mixture of modern and luxurious character roles.
The interior of the MINI Concept paceman deliberately called the MINI design language unique and distinct, but still gives a refreshingly new. Behind male outside of the study is an elegant and sporty interior, which exudes superior quality and fashion design. The dashboard of the study MINI is defined by its distinctive concave shape and sports still functional impression it creates. The outputs of central air, central gearshift lever and Speedo rings external resource in a contrasting color, while large side air inlets underline the MINI even more.
The slim center console, which maximizes legroom for driver and front passenger, merges into the Central Railway pioneered by fellow MINI, creating a visual and functional link between the front and rear seats. This rail system unique and innovative U-profile runs along the axis of the carrier to the rear seat backrest. leather tones lend an expression of fascination for the luxury interior of the MINI paceman, while a new interpretation of familiar brand elliptical door and side trim extends along the length of the cabin, with emphasis on the B-pillar and the length of the interior . arms in large storage compartments, ergonomically designed door pulls and the speakers sound system are built into the main element of the ellipse.
Behind the front sports seats are comfortably in the form of two individual rear seats with backrests designed distinctly blowing the sides of the seat in order to create a fully contoured support of passengers. The “Club Lounge” character thus created stresses the individual nature and non-conventional paceman MINI Concept and helps turn every trip into an experience for the rear passengers as big as it is for the front.
The paceman MINI Concept is designed to enable deployment of the most powerful engine currently available in the palette MINI. The MINI John Cooper Works engine 1.6-liter twin-scroll turbo MINI Concept paceman gives the ability to deliver the outstanding performance of his promises appearance. This 16 valve, four-cylinder units developing 211 hp and generates peak torque of 260 Nm (192 lb-ft), the latter value having the ability to reach 280 Nm (207 lb-ft), soon, thanks to the gust overboost. Their roots MINI Countryman give this study a new concept MINI an ideal platform for MINI All4 system all-wheel-drive permanent. All4 features a center differential electromagnetic positioned directly on the final drive, which varies the distribution of power seamlessly between the front and rear axles. In normal driving up to 50 percent of the unit is sent to the rear wheels, but in extreme situations, as much as 100 percent can be directed to the rear.
The MINI Concept paceman is, of course, is also available in two forms wheel, but leverage the power of energetic four-cylinder engine in all forms four-wheel drive offers an extra dose of driving pleasure through a draw conducted, sporting expression of the agile handling that MINI is famous.
Chassis: the best handling characteristics in the segment.
MINI chassis technology was specially developed for the MINI Concept paceman to transform the potential of its powerful engine in a driving experience that offers agility inspiring, impressive size and always in complete safety. While it delivers accurate and sports treatment is the high standard of comfort consistent with what actually defines the MINI Concept paceman far.
The front axle features MacPherson strut with lower arms control track, combined with electric power steering with speed-sensitive power steering, plays an important role in providing customers with responsiveness and agility expected in a MINI. The axis of paceman rear multi-link was developed using the proven chassis and BMW Group is designed for use in both front-wheel drive versions and All4 all-wheel-drive car.
Paceman MINI Concept: an idea before the game – again.
The paceman MINI Concept embodies the idea of ??a unique driving experience in a way that meets the needs of modern society, lifestyle-oriented customers, but also remains true to the character of the MINI brand.
“With the Mini Countryman who has opened an exciting new avenue in expanding family of brands, designers are now tapping into the potential of its state-of-the art drive technology and flexible space to develop business opportunities in a coupe brother, “said Jochen Goller.
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