Mini Cooper S Limo XXL
A Mini Cooper contrives images of compact-sized vehicles that
can speed up as fast, oftentimes even faster than the bulkier
sedans. But did you know that one Mini Cooper S model actually
swerves from this concept? The Mini XXL is a stretched limousine
that more than doubles the length and the opulence of a functional
Mini.
Sporting a length of 6 meters, the Mini XXL retains that typical
quizzical look upfront that stretches out to an integrated whirlpool
at the rear end which can accommodate two people. Moreover, the
rear end is outfitted with a detachable hard roof to allow for
more private sessions. Actually a modified and 6-wheeled version
of the Mini Cooper S, the Mini XXL comes furnished with top of
the line entertainment and communications gadgets, as well as
full leather seats, to set-up one luxurious ride that are mostly
available with stretched limousines.
When the Classic Mini was launched in 1958, British Motor Corporation
or BMC, original makers of this renowned US automobile brand,
definitely had on their minds a fuel efficient and affordable
car that is designed with the right ergonomics to comfortably
seat a group of 4 in a front-wheel drive type of vehicle. Moreover,
speed wasn't an issue for these compact roadsters.
In fact, the Mini Cooper S competed well with the mightier sedans
way back in the 60's to achieve 3 wins within 1964 to 1967 in
the Monte Carlo rallies. The same dynamics now operate the modern
day Minis that come featured with the John Cooper Works Tuning
Kit. By way of modified engine electronics, the new breed of Minis
now achieves higher levels of compression as well as cruising
speeds.
While there is no mention of the Mini XXL's engine, surely what
you will find under the hood is a 1.6 liter in line 4 front engine
typical of a Mini Cooper S that is activated through a multi-point
injection fuel system. Meanwhile, a front wheel drive that revs
up to a 6-speed manual gear box and a more powerful compressor
provides top notch performance to deliver a remarkable horsepower
of 200 bhp at close to 7,000 revolutions per minute-better by
at least 30 bhp than the regular sedan; and torque of 240 Newton
Meters (nm), available at 4,000 rpm that accelerates the Mini
XXL to at least 50 mph within a few seconds of run, to achieve
top speeds of up to 141 mph; reminiscent of its top of the line
tuning kit.
Developed in Los Angeles by a specialist coach builder, the Mini
Cooper Limo is the first 4-door Mini that sports a six-seater
rear compartment and extended considerably to provide utmost passenger
comfort. Moreover, this limo is outfitted with a third rear axle
and additional set of wheels borne of its 6-wheeled splendor.
You might think that this Mini consumes a huge amount of fuel
to burn your pockets, but then again it's a Mini and fuel efficiency
is definitely on top of its list. At a consumption rate of 37
miles per gallon (mpg) when driven on highways and 28 mpg for
city cruises, the Mini XXL's fuel economy feature commands considerable
attention from many limo riders. Truly, the Mini Cooper S limo
or Mini XXL resolves the issue of fuel-efficiency among big-engine
vehicles, particularly limousines.
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