January 24, 201214 yr William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com January 24, 2012 The Mini Rocketman, a concept shown at last year's Geneva Motor Show, showed what a smaller Mini could look like. Over the past couple of months, rumors have swirling about Mini developing a production model of the Rocketman. However, a new report from Car says the project has been shown the door. The reason as to why is due to exorbitant costs to develop a production model to meet regulations; specifically, handling, stability and crash standards. Sources say the smaller Mini could have gone into production in 2016. But for now, the smallest Mini you will be able to buy is the Cooper. Source: Car Magazine View full article
January 24, 201214 yr The reason as to why is due to exorbitant costs to develop a production model to meet regulations; specifically, handling, stability and crash standards." "Wow and I thought that MB had uber Duetsche marks and could build anything and be the bestes of the best. Edited January 24, 201214 yr by 67impss
January 24, 201214 yr The reason as to why is due to exorbitant costs to develop a production model to meet regulations; specifically, handling, stability and crash standards." "Wow and I thought that MB had uber Duetsche marks and could build anything and be the best of the best. " Well, that's MB.....Mini is part of BMW...
January 24, 201214 yr Well same thing add a W I'm dyslexic they're both German Lux car makers who's fans think they can not do wrong with ALL the money they've got for development.
January 24, 201214 yr The new CAFE standards dictate the next MINI will be the same general size as a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine.
January 24, 201214 yr The new CAFE standards dictate the next MINI will be the same general size as a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 limousine. LoL.. Speaking of big vehicles, I'd love to see a modern RWD Cadillac sedan w/ the dimensions of the Escalade ESV (except for the height).
January 25, 201214 yr bummer. I liked that concept. even though it got Elton John stuck in my head for days.
January 25, 201214 yr WOW, Glad someone woke up after a long trip on RocketMan and realized little Coffins like this are NOT needed in the world. Plus it is butt Ugly!!!
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