The roof kept throwing me off at first as other's have mentioned, but I think it is because they have it a seperate color. If you make it the same color as the side support it would not jump out so much.

Jim

 

this definitely does not have the aerodynamic limitations of the current models...lighter as well...damn...I want one, to add to the "family" and imagine if it was a mid-engine, too...

 

looks like someone stepped on a reg MINI

 

Not sure if I don't like it, but it's bascially a Nissan Z roofline grafted onto a Cooper body, but with the back end looking more like the one on the convertible. The mistake in the design is the rear spoiler. It looks like an afterthought.

Another question... this is only a two seater since the roof is so low in the back. The body length looks about the same though. This thing would either have 1) lots of storage space, 2) a mid engine, 3) room for to make it an electric or 4) room for a spare tire ( )

 

More pictures up on Autoblog today...

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/08/27/v...coupe-concept/

 

Very cool! (I'm still perfectly happy with my r53, tho.)

 

I have mixed feelings. I love the color tho. Almost like a metallic oxy blue.

 

motoringfile has a ton more info, and a glimpse of the roadster version.

 

Looks like tons of blind spots!

 

I like the extra back seat in my JCW coupe.

 

now, the roadster is dam sharp!

 

Looks like an Audi TT wannabe cousin.

 

I am not 100 percent sure I like that roof. It looks awkward from certain angles. But it will be a very interesting car for sure!

 

Honestly, I'd rather have a Mazdaspeed Miata or S2000 *runs away*

 

I can't wait to see it. Going to the Franfurt Auto Show and plan to take lots of pics!

 

If they tweak the rear and round th roof more, it could look like a 356 speeder.

 

Perhaps orangecrush could do that when his arrives. Nice to have your own body shop.

 

Well, I dig it. I like how the roof line "humps" flow into the rear spoiler. Very unique design feature. The painted JCW rims are gorgeous and I hope the "Joey Mod" blacked out headlights become a factory option.

 

I not sure I like it. I think they should leave the body style alone. I wish BMW would come out with a new Triumph in stead of messing with the MINI. Just my two cents

 

That's because it looks like it's wearing a bad toupe...

 

If the roofline gets a redo, I would definitely consider this as the next addition to my MINI/Mini garage. I think it will look best with a silver roof and black body. I'll reserve judgement until I can see and drive one.

 

Here is comparison. When I saw the roofline for the first time, it reminded me of a bowl haircut.

Vince