2015 MINI Sports Car?

Discussion in 'Future MINIs' started by Nathan, Aug 26, 2013.

  1. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    Autoexpress.co.uk is showing some possible renderings for the alleged 2015 MINI Sportscar that is slated to replace the Roadster and Coupester.

    The newcomers are believed to be codenamed the MINI F58 (hard-top) and Mini F59 (soft-top) and are due to go on sale in late 2015 or 2016.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Read more: MINI planning sports car to rival MX-5 | Auto Express
     
  2. Apok

    Apok New Member

    Jun 15, 2013
    776
    357
    0
    Sadly, finance. The most boring job in the world.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +357 / 0 / -0
    Ohhhhhh, me likey!!!


    OK, so now I know I have to find a better job by then. I must have one.
     
  3. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
    Supporting Member

    Sep 30, 2011
    5,083
    1,762
    113
    Male
    Sales and Marketing manager
    Hilliard, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +1,763 / 0 / -0
    So does this mean we may see this front end instead of the one we saw in the spy pics? I hope so.
     
  4. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 18, 2010
    7,820
    3,327
    113
    Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief
    The Great Irrigated Desert of Central CA
    Ratings:
    +3,328 / 0 / -0
    Frigg'n Awesome! This just might be my wife's new ride.
     
  5. MCS02

    MCS02 Moderator
    Staff Member Articles Moderator Supporting Member

    Jul 31, 2009
    11,164
    6,170
    113
    Male
    Ratings:
    +7,876 / 10 / -3
    I like it. Looks good, and thats coming from a R53 owner. :biggrin5:
     
  6. eMINIparts

    eMINIparts Well-Known Member
    Motoring Alliance Sponsor

    Mar 13, 2012
    3,751
    1,087
    113
    MINI Parts Advisor
    Bedford NH
    Ratings:
    +1,090 / 0 / -0
    Now that is cool!!!................:cool:
     
  7. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,424
    10,031
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,656 / 2 / -0
    Not sure, just a rendering so it may or may not look like that. I do like the idea of a MINI sports car/roadster.
     
  8. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Club Coordinator

    Dec 6, 2009
    2,282
    931
    113
    Ratings:
    +934 / 0 / -0
    Still sits on the same platform as the F56, will use the same engines as the F56, will be offered in a hardtop and softtop version. Sure sounds like the current low selling coupe/roadster combo it is suppose to replace.
     
  9. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 29, 2009
    12,713
    7,659
    113
    Ex-Owner (Retired) of a custom metal fab company.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +7,913 / 1 / -0
    Cool "A Panel Vents"....:D
     
  10. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

    Mar 30, 2009
    25,144
    10,052
    113
    Writer
    Short North
    Ratings:
    +10,069 / 0 / -0
    The current Coupster/Roadster twins are the same as the Hardtop from the beltline down for the most part. This design exercise is new body work.
     
  11. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 29, 2009
    12,713
    7,659
    113
    Ex-Owner (Retired) of a custom metal fab company.
    Columbus, Ohio
    Ratings:
    +7,913 / 1 / -0
    Only 220 HP from the new JCW engine???

    [​IMG]
     
  12. BRG_Paul

    BRG_Paul Active Member

    Nov 20, 2011
    758
    184
    43
    Turbomachinery Engineer
    York, PA
    Ratings:
    +184 / 0 / -0
    ....really a nice look...they even toned down the fugly "fishmouth" of the F56. Any renderings of the hardtop?
     
  13. Crashton

    Crashton Club Coordinator

    Jun 4, 2009
    19,424
    10,031
    113
    Retired old fart
    Hooterville Ohio USA
    Ratings:
    +11,656 / 2 / -0
    Looks smashed down to me. It needs larger tail lights.
     
  14. CHKMINI

    CHKMINI Club Coordinator
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 1, 2009
    9,244
    3,802
    113
    Ratings:
    +3,863 / 0 / -1
    The steering wheel is on the wrong side
     
  15. tampadave

    tampadave New Member

    Aug 23, 2013
    235
    92
    0
    Lawyer
    Clifton, VA
    Ratings:
    +92 / 0 / -0
    Given the projected 2015 or 2016 release date, I can always trade in my Roadster S within a year or two thereafter. New models don't necessarily shake me up if I thoroughly enjoy the existing model. I drive 6,000 miles or so per year, so my MINI should be in great shape when decision time nears.
     
  16. RobMuntean

    RobMuntean New Member

    Jun 3, 2013
    24
    1
    0
    Ratings:
    +1 / 0 / -0
    I would definitely consider as long as they have a 2.0L in it.
     
  17. N2MINI

    N2MINI MINI of the Month

    Dec 4, 2009
    3,349
    575
    113
    Sign Maker
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +594 / 0 / -0
    I like it, smaller side scuttles are a big plus. Haha!! Never have understood why the current ones are so tall. Production car will not sit that low. It's high time they come out with higher HP engine for a "sports car" and their bigger cars in the line up. But I keep forgetting BMW needs to keep the MINI getting better and better MPG to help their cars with the Cafe or Carb or whatever it's called ..
     
  18. TheModFather

    TheModFather Well-Known Member

    May 15, 2012
    6,023
    5,310
    113
    11 years in the ARMY, 2 years of being a multitale
    North Denver CO.
    Ratings:
    +5,322 / 0 / -0
    That looks pretty decent... I would probably drive one, if the engine wasn't crap.

    Now if they would throw that body on a 135i or 1M, rear drive and all, that would be a keeper! :D
     
  19. B.A.D.

    B.A.D. Club Coordinator

    Dec 6, 2009
    2,282
    931
    113
    Ratings:
    +934 / 0 / -0
    Don't worry, I'm sure there will be a Z1 variant of this...
     
  20. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
    Lifetime Supporter

    May 4, 2009
    25,021
    13,497
    113
    Burbs of Philly, PA
    Ratings:
    +14,644 / 10 / -4
    It looks ok, but sorry it will never happen.

    I only say that because it looks too good to be true and the taillights are HUGE and the windshield is too high.

    PS if it does not come in Chili Red who really cares. All sports cars have a red version.
     

Share This Page