It's official: the long-awaited
Mini Cooper Clubman five-door hatchback will come to dealerships in the beginning of 2008. During the first quarter of the year the car will be available in the most regions of the world.
Posted by: nektotigra on 03/08/07 The car,
Mini Canada is announcing, will be produced in two versions --
Mini Cooper Clubman S and less powerful
Mini Cooper Clubman.
The top of the range "
S" model will be equipped with the new four-banger with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection we've already seen under the new
MINI Cooper S' bonnet. With only 1598cc of displacement available, the gasoline engine produces up to 172 hp @ 5,500 rpm and develops a maximum torque of 177 lb-ft available from 1,600 to 5,000 rpm.
The less potent
Mini Cooper Clubman will be available with a four-cylinder gasoline engine with variable valve management based on the
BMW's
VALVETRONIC technology. Sporting the same 1598cc of displacement, the engine will produce 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm and will feature a max. torque of 114 lb-ft peaking at 4,250 rpm.
As you see on the pictures, the vehicle's most distinct features will be significantly increased wheelbase and the second, handle-free door behind the right front door, called the
Clubdoor. Opening to the rear when the front door is opened, the Clubdoor will -hopefully- provide convenient access to the second row of seats.
More technical specs and pricing will be announced closer to the
Mini Clubman's market launch.
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