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2011 MINI ‘Inspired by Goodwood’
MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD - exterior (04/2011)

2011 MINI ‘Inspired by Goodwood’

2011 MINI ‘Inspired by Goodwood’

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is characterised by top-grade materials, the highest level of workmanship and stylish supremacy. Its exclusive character is the result of an exceptional collaboration. The special edition of the three-door MINI was built under the guidance of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars designer team and transfers the unmistakable style of the British luxury car manufacturer to the equally unique original within the premium small car segment. The exterior and interior design features, which were conceived at the Rolls-Royce Design division in the southern English town of Goodwood, provide the model from the MINI Yours range with a fascinating charisma and an incomparably high-quality ambience.

Inside the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, a harmonious colour concept, selected materials and a production quality characterised by precise craftsmanship guarantee the highest degree of well-being and comfort. The dashboard, including the surrounds of the central instrument and the air vents, the centre console, carpet surfaces, the Lounge leather seats, the roof lining as well as the door, side and body pillar cladding boast the exclusive Rolls-Royce colour Cornsilk. The dashboard and doorhandle surfaces, which are manufactured in Goodwood and finished in Walnut Burr, a wood quality also exclusive to Rolls-Royce, the black nappa leather dashboard top, Tipped Leather Cornsilk door linings as well as Piano Black surface finishes for the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel and the controls below the central instrument all provide additional quality-enhancing accents. In addition, the car boasts Cashmere roof linings, sun visors and rear storage tray as well as foot mats boasting a deep-pile lambswool quality also featured in current Rolls-Royce models. The most striking features of the exterior design are the body finish in the exclusive Rolls-Royce colour Diamond Black metallic and 17-inch light alloy wheels sporting a multi-spoke design.

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is powered by a l.6-litre 135 kW/184 bhp four-cylinder engine with Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct petrol injection and variable valve control. The power unit, which is featured for the first time in the new MINI Cooper S, impresses with spontaneous power delivery. At the same time it is also the most efficient engine in its displacement class. Moreover, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD’s range of high-quality equipment offered as standard also includes Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Park Distance Control, automatic air conditioning, an onboard computer and the audio system Radio MINI Visual Boost, which includes the Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
released at 2011 Shanghai Motor Show
built at England
engine Inline-4
position Front, Transverse
aspiration Turbocharged
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
displacement 1598 cc / 97.5 in³
power 128.3 kw / 172 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 107.63 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 144.66 bhp per tonne
torque 240 nm / 177.0 ft lbs @ 1600 rpm
redline 7000
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Unit Steel
front brakes Vented Discs w/ABS
rear brakes Solid Discs w/ABS
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension MacPherson Struts w/Lower Wishbones
r suspension MacPherson Struts w/Lower Wishbones
curb weight 1189 kg / 2622 lbs
wheelbase 2767 mm / 108.9 in
front track 1453 mm / 57.2 in
rear track 1461 mm / 57.5 in
length 3714 mm / 146.2 in
width 1683 mm / 66.3 in
height 1407 mm / 55.4 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.31:1, 2.13:1, 1.48:1, 1.14:1, 0.95:1, 0.82:1
final drive 3.65:1
top speed ~225 kph / 139.8 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.5 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~17.0 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~15.5 seconds