Showing posts with label MINI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MINI. Show all posts
The German aftermarket specialists from Wetterauer Engineering GmbH today introduced a special personalization program for the Mini Countryman. Wetterauer increases the output of the Mini Countryman to 235PS and 355Nm of torque by adding a carbon air box, a re-programmed ECU and H&R suspension springs for improved handling. The Wetterauer Mini Countryman comes equipped with a matt brown and carbon exterior finish and sits on 8,5×18 inch ATS light alloy rims with 225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza tires. [rpmGo]
The Coupé’s appearance was previewed by the 2009 concept car of the same name and is distinguished by the backwards “helmet roof” design and the more sharply raked A-pillars. [ CarScoop ]
Francisco Costa from Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole will create three special Minis to raffle off at this year's edition of "Life Ball", the biggest HIV/AIDS charity event in Europe that will take place in Vienna on 17th July 2010.
On behalf of Calvin Klein, US fashion house's creative director Francisco Costa will be designing the new Mini Countryman crossover. US fashion designer with Belgian roots Diane von Furstenberg, will artistically enhance the MINI Hatch, while New York's Kenneth Cole apply his style on a Mini Convertible.
This year marks the BMW Group owned automaker's tenth consecutive involvement in the charity event. Previous Life Ball Mini specials have been designed by Missoni (2003), Ferré (2004), Versace (2005), Diesel (2006), Mario Testino (2007), Agent Provocateur (2008) and, last year, The Blonds for Katy Perry.
According to Mini, proceeds from the sale of the special edition models over the years total around €500,000 or about US$620,000.
