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Mini has been celebrating its 50th anniversary for most of 2009, with special editions--even a Rolls-Royce custom Mini--multiplying like rabbits. But the next few weeks are set to be very busy for Mini as the company is set to host the reveal of a pair of all-new concepts, the first of which has just been revealed in the form of the 2009 Mini Coupe Concept.
August 26 is the actual 50th anniversary of the Mini brand, and to celebrate the occasion, the company has unveiled the startling ‘Coupe Concept’ which has been revealed a few hours early thanks to the guys at EVO. Set to go on display next month at the Frankfurt Auto Show alongside a rumored open-top speedster concept, the new Coupe Concept previews what could possibly the next Mini variant destined for production and the by the looks of it we sure do hope so.
Mini is calling it a prototype for now but its John Cooper Works-tuned 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 208 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque (206 pound-feet with overboost) is entirely plausible for a production model.
It is based on the regular Cooper Hatchback but sports a lightweight aluminum roof to help lower its center of gravity. Other unique elements include a body colored grille and matching inserts on the wheels and rear diffuser.
Inside, there’s plenty of luxury with items such as the twin Chronoswiss clocks positioned near the rev counter plus the leather and Alcantara trim.
Stay tuned for an update as full details and images are set to be released in just a matter of hours. Also, keep an eye out for the latest concept in our full coverage of the upcoming Frankfurt event, which kicks off on the 15th of next month.
If it's smoken it ain't broken
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