Exactly 50 years to the day when the first Mini Cooper was presented to the public, today Mini released images of a new concept Coupe that is likely to see production as a premium small car. The two-seater is designed to be the most compact, aerodynamic, and agile of the new generation models.
The most distinctive element of the car is the new flowing roof with integrated spoiler. Engineers settled on a weight-saving aluminum roof panel in order to keep as much mass close to the ground and improve the sporty feel of the car.

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Mini in partnership with Airsteam Inc. have created a one-off Mini Cooper S Clubman coupled with a trailer designed by Copenhagen based furniture brand Republic of Fritz Hansen. The concept will debut at the Salone del Mobile show in Milan next month.
Drawing inspiration from the outdoor lifestyle of surfing, the Airstream interior will feature, amongst others, new interpretations of Arne Jacobsen’s Egg and Swan Chair and a table set up with four unique Series Seven chairs.
The Mini draws inspiration from wetsuits and is painted jet black with lime green accents simulating neoprene stitched together.
[via carbodydesign]