A NEW REVOLUTIONARY MINI

The Countryman at Mini tastes to more clearly at the NAIAS in Detroit show

THE MINI PACEMAN ( Not to be confused with the legendary computer game PACMAN )

is a 3-door Sports Activity Coupé, according to the English brand.

POWER: - The car is the first of its kind in the compact segment. The concept car benefits from Minis All4-wheel drive, which we already know the MINI COUNTRYMAN.

During normal driving goes up 50 percent of torque to the rear wheels. But if he needs is all the system can send power to the rear wheels.

DISPLACEMENT: - the concept car has drawn the strongest mini-motor under the hood of the moment. The 1.6-liter turbo is known from the Mini John Cooper Works and delivers

211 hp and 260 Nm. with the overboost function temporarily increases the torque to

280 Nm. MINI Performance figures indicate not.

FRAME: - PACEMAN the Concept is 4.11 meters long, 1.79 meters wide and 1.54 meters high. By comparison, the 3-door Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 4.35 meters long and is indeed in another segment. According Paceman Mini Concept combines the core values of the brand (kart-like handling and unique design) with a new body style and the latest techniques. The car is actually a mix of the Mini Countryman and a coupe.

DESIGN: - The headlights of the car have chrome surround. The grille is almost identical to that of the Mini Cooper S Countryman. The 19-inch wheels are unique to the concept car.

The wheel arches and side skirts have an 'adventure' dark color. Inside reverses the typical Mini design language back. The central speedometer and air vents and the gearshift knob cover in all have a contrasting color.

A slim center console increases legroom. Centre for Rail plays Paceman concept borrows from the Countryman.

Mini shows Paceman Concept at NAIAS in Detroit. The brand is not untouched on specific production plans, but the reactions to the American show could prove to be crucial to the Sports Activity Coupe. And perhaps also with Mini looks askance at the claims of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

HERRICK SAWHNEY

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