After the Suez crisis of 1956, European automakers needed small, fuel-efficient vehicles for the general market. The fuel became increasingly scarce, leading to higher prices and more people looking for economic vehicles. With the popularity of the Volkswagen Beetle, the British Motor Company wanted to design a small vehicle that, in addition, allowed the lodging and storage of passengers. From this idea comes the first mini, an icon of the 60s and one of the most famous and loved cars in history.
In July 2001, under the leadership of BMW, the MINI Hatch will be presented. With the design of Frank Stephenson, the new MINI has quickly become a very popular icon around the world. MINI cars were produced at the Oxford plant in the United Kingdom. The plant received several improvements, as well as a larger number of employees. In 2006, engines still manufactured in Brazil were remanufactured in the United Kingdom, which would make the MINI entirely produced in the United Kingdom. In 2006, BMW will present its second generation MINI in a remodeled platform that focuses on sportier driving and presents economic versions such as the MINI D that featured a diesel engine designed by Toyota.
The range of cars with LPG Autogas offered by the mini brand in UK has been extended with the approval of equipment to retrofit their cars:
Although it can be established that operating in LPG mode the vehicle consumes a little more than gasoline, the price of fuel has a saving of more than 30%
The refilling from the supplier is carried out in a time comparable to that necessary for refueling gasoline. The system is, likewise, very simple and comfortable.
Being a cleaner system, catalytic converters, filters, "adblues" are eliminated, which reduces the possibility of mechanical breakdowns. Thus, for example, the service life of the oil increases with what it means for motor care
Mini has already started producing the Countryman at the BMW factory in Chennai. The company is now accepting orders at all of its dealerships, with deliveries starting in June. The new Mini Countryman will be available in three variants: Cooper S, Cooper SD and Cooper JCW Inspired.
The variants Mini Countryman Cooper S and Cooper JCW Inspired will be driven by a 190 hp engine with 280 Nm of torque. While the Countryman Cooper SD receives a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that develops 188 hp with 400 Nm of torque. The engines of all variants are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
POSSIBILITY OF BEING ADAPTED TO CONSUME LPG