The car above is the MINI Countryman WRC. It looks awesome, don’t you think. Wouldn’t it be cool if MINI made a road-going version of that car, complete with modified body panels. And, it would be even more complete with a high power engine; something like 300hp (220kW). Would that be enough to convince you to hand over your cash?
A few months ago we heard a rumour that suggests a road version of the WRC weapon could be in the works. The info that came our way mentioned a 300hp widebody Countryman, we’ve joined the dots for the rest. We understand a concept version of this car could be on show later this year, at Frankfurt in September, we hope.
As to the validity of this rumour, well it might end up being pie in the sky, but our source has come up trumps for us before, so let’s wait and see.
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This would be a great idea, a bit like the Prodrive Impreza STi of the past.
I’d love too but at what expense?
70k?
No thanx I’d prefer a Renault Sport Megane / Clio.
Yes please.
I think we will be looking at 100k plus for this car. But I want one!
no.
The beauty here is Mini has no halo car that would neuter its output.
e.g. Cayman v. 911.
Unless the BMW bois have a say – hopefully not.
I predict it will have the high power version of the new BMW 2 litre turbo 4 engine. Can’t wait MINI, you can sign me up for one!
Mini Countryman seems to be the horse to bet on. Does this mean the end of the Clubman? Dunno.
Countryman was driving Manhattan in NYC with a Classic up top – pretty good promo. Gotta believe it made an impression (did with me).
Found pics, take a look:
http://www.skiddmark.com/2011/01/12/mini-countryman-re-enacts-suv-stunt/
Would LOVE to see a WRC version, but hopefully it will be priced around it’s potential competitors, then it will be affordable!
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