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August 7, 2007

The MINI Clubman

The MINI ClubmanSeeing the car, you want to drive it. Almost exactly to the day after the introduction of the new model generation, MINI is expanding its model range through the addition of a new concept both innovative and irresistible in every respect.
Through its surprising design alone, the MINI Clubman stands out from all conventions and usual benchmarks. Clearly a MINI from every angle, the MINI Clubman nevertheless arouses maximum attention through its unique rear-end design and newly arranged proportions.
The MINI ClubmanThe new MINI ClubmanAt the same time, the MINI Clubman stands out through the special qualities typical of the brand combined with new options and benefits. Sitting at the wheel of this unique car, the driver – as well as the other passengers – will enjoy pure driving pleasure at all times – as unfiltered and undiluted as in every MINI.

  • Enlargement of the MINI brand family through the addition of a truly innovative, unique shooting brake concept highlighting both the car’s sportiness and its functional qualities through its stretched roofline, the MINI Clubman combining a driving experience typical of the brand with extroverted design, a high level of personalization, and enhanced function.
  • five seats
  • hatchback with two doors opening to the side (split-door design)
  • additional Clubdoor on the right-hand side of the car opening against the direction of travel
  • body length extended versus the “regular” MINI by 24 centimeters
  • wheelbase and legroom at the rear up by 8 centimeters
  • luggage compartment capacity 260 (930 liters with the rear-seat backrest tilted down)
  • Unique, highly distinctive proportions as a clear sign of the MINI Clubman’s individual character; clear integration into the design language typical of the brand through MINI design icons.
  • New generation of four-cylinder gasoline engines with twin-scroll turbocharger and, respectively, fully variable valve management as well as four-cylinder diesel engine with common-rail fuel injection. All engine variants featuring a wide range of improvements to optimize fuel economy and emission management:
  • Auto Start-Stop
  • Brake Energy Regeneration
  • Gearshift point indicator
  • Front-wheel drive; go-kart feeling typical of the brand ensured by demanding chassis technology specifically geared to the MINI Clubman; brakes with anti-lock system (ABS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Brake Assistant; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with hill start-up assistance standard on all models; limited-slip differential as an option on the MINI Cooper S Clubman.
  • Crash-optimized passenger cell; six airbags featured as standard; three-point inertia-reel seat belts on all seats; belt latch tensioners and belt force limiters at the front; belt warner; ISOFIX child seat fastening system at the rear featured as standard.

MINI Cooper S Clubman

  • Four-cylinder gasoline engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection,
  • Capacity 1,598 cc, max output 128 kW/175 hp at 5,500 rpm,
  • max torque 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600–5,000 rpm
  • (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost),
  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h) in 7.6 seconds,
  • Top speed 224 km/h (139 mph),
  • Average fuel consumption to EU standard 6.3 litres/100 kilometres
  • (44.8 mpg imp),
  • CO2 emissions 150 g/km.

MINI Cooper Clubman

  • Four-cylinder gasoline engine with fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology,
  • Capacity 1,598 cc, max output 88 kW/120 hp at 6,000 rpm,
  • max torque 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm,
  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h) in 9.8 seconds,
  • Top speed 201 km/h (125 mph),
  • Average fuel consumption to EU standard 5.5 litres/100 kilometres
  • (51.4 mpg imp),
  • CO2 emissions 132 g/km.

MINI Cooper D Clubman

  • Four-cylinder turbodiesel with common-rail fuel injection and variable turbine geometry,
  • Capacity 1,560 cc, max output 80 kW/110 hp at 4,000 rpm,
  • max torque 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,000 rpm
  • (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboos),
  • Acceleration (0–100 km/h) in 10.4 seconds,
  • Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph),
  • Average fuel consumption to EU standard 4.1 litres/100 kilometres
  • (68.9 mpg imp),
  • CO2 emissions 109 g/km.

Source: BMW Group Press Release

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