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4 Reasons to Love the New Mini Cooper

However, this car is not just a pretty face - the German brand BMW has ensured that the tiny little vehicle can hold its own in its original arena as a racing car. They marketed the brand "new" Mini Cooper as a compact car that drives similar to a go-kart. And they weren't messing around - the S model is a car that driving enthusiasts and road devils would be proud to have in their "cars that go zoom" arsenal.

If you don't own or have access to a Mini, some car clubs offer non-owners the opportunity to ride along with them during their driving events so they can see first-hand how the car handles and talk all about the fun-size road monster.

This vehicle's fan base is probably one of the most quirky and interesting groups out there - they aren't shy about proclaiming their love for the tiny terror and some have even taken it as far as compiling lists of their favorite things about the Mini Cooper!

Reason # 1: Face it - cuteness is, and forever will be, the deciding factor

The Mini is cute without looking like a chick car. Sure, the female fan base is out there too - but men don't look less manly behind the wheel of this teeny-tiny compact. If cars could be classified as urbane and metrosexual (ie looks good but is straight) then the Mini Cooper would win hands down.

On a side note, the car's "cute" facade is hiding some powerful surprises. The famous "happy" grille is topped by a hood scoop that inhales refreshing air for the hyped-up engine. If you think it lacks junk in the trunk - the dual exhaust pipes would prove you wrong. And forget about having to purchase aftermarket wheels - the 17-inch alloy tires are so integrated in the Mini's design that handling the Mini Cooper at breakneck speeds and harrowing hairpin curves has never been so easy!

Reason # 2: The Mini Cooper is beautiful inside and out!

Most cars feature a dashboard with a speedometer, mileage and fuel gauge behind the wheel, leaving the center dashboard free for the GPS, A/C controls and entertainment system. The Mini Cooper, on the other hand, features a huge (some would say oversized) centrally-located circular speedometer (with some designs featuring a GPS in the center).

And talk about owner customization! The Mini Cooper actually has mood lighting installed that you can switch on and change at the push of a button. Forget about two-tone interiors and seat covers - you can have all that with the Mini, of course, but the things that set it apart from others - that's what makes the Mini Cooper one of the best choices for the car owner looking for something unique and fun.

Reason # 3: The advertising campaign may read as the "New" Mini Cooper - but it's still true to its roots!

So many "classic" cars have tried and failed to reinvent themselves. Either the manufacturer failed to innovate and appeal to the new market or strayed too far away from the original design and alienated the existing fan base.

The "new" Mini Cooper has stayed true to its racing roots but has also been able to gather a big cult following due to its mass market appeal. The racing car roots may not be for everyone but the Mini Cooper's sleek curves and old-school-meets-new-school design set it apart from others in the racing world. You also still get the "vintage" street legal vehicle without compromising on engine power and actual running parts.

Reason # 4: Whether You're Driving Around the City or Down a Deserted Highway - the Mini will take you where you want to go!

The Mini Cooper was built for practicality - you can go for about 400-plus miles on a single tank of gas - which, by the way, won't require you sacrificing your first-born since the tank can hold about 13.2 gallons.

Of course, It wouldn't be fair to not mention some downsides to driving the Mini Cooper - the trunk, for example, won't hold much if you pack like you've been evicted. But if you pack light and want to go on an extended road trip - there aren't many compacts that will feel as comfortable transitioning from city to highway driving.

The Mini Cooper unibody and chassis design also holds up pretty well in case of accidents due to its torsional rigidity. The same asset that helps lessen unpleasant "settling" car sounds like creaking and rattling of parts also helps protect drivers from the brunt of impacts.

This doesn't give owners a license to drive recklessly - but its just impressive to see something that tiny able to face an F150 and say "you should see the other guy".

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An Electric Scooter For MINI Cooper?

The Paris Motor Show featured a number of interesting models, presenting the latest vehicles offered by European, Asian and American manufacturers as well as several concept designs. One concept present wasn't even a car, rather it was an electric scooter, designed for the niche MINI Cooper brand.

Yes, MINI may go even smaller, by offering a two-wheeled electric bike to complement its vehicle line.

The Mini Scooter E Concept is turning heads for several reasons: it is an all-electric bike, features a beautiful contemporary design and it is being proposed by a brand best known for selling chic UK-styled cars. That MINI is owned by BMW should be noted as the German automaker is also a motorcycle manufacturer, making it easy for MINI to enter the segment.

Three Scooters

Three versions of the Mini Scooter E Concept were on display in Paris, scooters most likely to hit the auto show circuit and show up stateside at several popular shows including Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago and New York.

Key features of this bike powered by a lithium-ion battery pack includes an onboard cable suitable for plugging in to your home's household outlet. Additionally, the concepts featured a docking station for a smart phone, which can be used to unlock the Scooter. A music player, GPS device and a hands-free phone are among the other amenities included.

Nifty GPS

One cool feature of the GPS is that it will track other Mini Scooters on the road and automatically flash the scooter's headlight at them when passing them. Social networking, scooter style!

Each version of the MINI Scooter will make use of the retro circular instruments and speedometer used in current Mini models. Chrome trim is found on the scooter's body, a design cue harking back to the original Mini Coopers popular throughout the 1960s.

Steep Price

If or when the Mini Scooter E gets green-lighted for production, it will most likely carry a steep price tag with it, perhaps costing $7,000 or more. Remember, this is a scooter -- not a motorcycle -- where prices for the former generally start below $1000. However, this model is all-electric and features a design scheme that may enhance its value and appeal.

No matter what path BMW decides to take with its Mini Scooter E Concept, the automaker is proving that it is thinking of the broader market in a bid to reach more customers for its iconic MINI brand.

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Mini Cooper Super Charger

Mini Cooper Supercharger is a compressor for pre-compressed air or a mixture of air with fuel entering the cylinders of internal combustion engines. As a result of the higher total caloric content coming into the cylinders of fuel-air mixture, supercharger kits increase engine power. Such car turbo system was first installed on the car by the German engineer Gottlieb Daimler in 1885. In 1902, Louis Renault patented his design of Mini Cooper supercharger.

Sir Alec Issigonis even could not imagine what impact his little car will have in the world culture, society and, of course, cars. Mini was designed simply as an affordable small car, having seats for 4 adults and safe for travel. Now the car is available in three basic models: Mini Cooper (Cooper One, Cooper S), Convertible, Mini Clubman.

There are two types of superchargers kits for the Mini: mechanical supercharger (driven by the crankshaft or other means) and Turbos (driven by the exhaust system). The latter, though, and have common roots and purpose, still a fairly isolated branch of car turbo systems. This type of Mini Cooper superchargers include: centrifugal supercharger, screw compressors or superchargers of volumetric type, gate or lobed superchargers, etc.

Many believe that the use of turbo kits for cars can adversely affect on the life of the engine. It can be different, throughout the measure is needed. Start with the fact that usually speed increase cause damage to the engine. Consequently, the use of a supercharger, boosting torque at low and medium speeds, cans, conversely, positive impact on the life of the engine. On the other hand, if you make really big increase in power, many regular items should be replaced by more durable when using a Mini Cooper supercharger.