A little too much I think. How 'bout some wings and a tail?

Check this site in (seems like) German

 

Interesting...I wonder how many of those will actually enter production....and make it to the states.

 

That Speedster looks sweet - I think it's the same model (woman) they used in their Z8 campaign, right down to the scarf on the head.

 

Those do look very nice ... the 'wagon is what my dog wants me to get (and if it has the 'option 2' cupboard doors form the 'van', that'll be even better) ...
... I miss my Bugeye and that Speedster would almost make me give up the search for another A-H Sprite ...

 

I think the mini pickup is really cool! Those are pretty cool.

 

The Speedster would be a nice one. According to this month's Road & Track, the Cabrio will have the top sticking out or hanging outside of the rear (Like the new VW bug cabrio) and it will be ugly. The Speedster is a 2 seater and the top will be contained in the inside and covered. NICE.

MB

 

They all look like Photoshop hack jobs to me....

 

I like all of them except for the Cabrio.

 

They are all interesting, but not all good looking...

 

I use PS extensively and now that you mention it. They are hacked in PS. Also note the signature on the bottom of the pics. huh! Can anyone read German, if that what it is?

 

yes they are photoshop hack jobs - every single one of them. It is true that the designers sketched out different variations of the MINI and there are plans for other varieties beyond the cabrio that is coming out next year. But the only official renderings were released some time ago:

Original sketches

Cabrio information:

Cooper S Cabrio

Cabrio info and pics

 

PS hack jobs or not, I really liked the wagon and the pickup...very cool

I really didn't like the full screen forced audi ad in German that I had to keep closing tho

 

I love convertibles, but what makes the MINI such a beautiful, balanced and stunning design is the style hard top roof.

 

they all look sweet!

but the Cooper is just the way it should look

 

Auto Express reports that MINI is nearing a deal with Italian coachbuilder Bertone to produce the 2-seater for sale early in 2006. Bertone will undertake the design and construction of the Speedster bodywork, which will be a modified version of the standard body. Motivation is rumored to be coming from a new John Cooper Garages 225 bhp 1.6-liter engine. An early mockup is shown.


The very limited edition car (maybe 2,500) is intended to renew interest in the MINI brand before the launch of the next-generation version in 2006. No word on price or availability outside the U.K.

 

That would be amazing....However, at least in the USA, the interest in the MINI brand hasn't flagged at all that I can see. Just try and get a "deal" on one.

Cheers