MINI Paceman John Cooper Works first Sports Activity Coupe

The alternative to this model will sport one of the novelties of the Detroit Auto Show to be held in early 2013. The aesthetics of the v...

The alternative to this model will sport one of the novelties of the Detroit Auto Show to be held in early 2013.

The aesthetics of the vehicle model differs from conventional sports suspension, bumpers including a diffuser in the rear and decorative bands that identify the version with different badges. Also sum wheels 18 or 19 inches (optional), the darkened headlamps and dual chrome exhaust outlet.

The interior of the MINI Paceman John Cooper Works adds dark hues combined with unique red and chrome inserts that can be seen in the shift lever and the pedal. It also includes a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel although its seats can be covered in leather with red stitching only optionally.

Interior

Under the hood, hiding the turbo 1.6-liter that develops about 218 HP with the ALL4 all-wheel drive. This set can be associated to a manual transmission or automatic-sequential (optional), both 6-speed.

Meanwhile, the MINI Paceman John Cooper Works accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds and achieves a top speed of 140 mph. It also has the start-stop system, the energy recovery during braking and stability and traction controls.

According to the company, this vehicle has been defined as the first Sports Activity Coupe will be launched in March 2013.