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Old 08-23-09, 12:33 PM
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MotoringFile has learned that MINI USA intends to celebrate the introduction of the MINI Clubman JCW aero-kit, by releasing a special “Rally Edition” Clubman S. We’ve obtained some interior photos and information that give us a good look at this new, very limited edition model. The Rally edition will be a very exclusive with only around 70 made and each dealer in the US getting only one car. The unique part of the specification the unique “Rally Green” Mirror Caps and Side Scuttles. In addition to that the car will be full specced with the following:

* Midnight Black (A94),
* Roof in Body Color (381)
* Sport Package (ZSP) – DTC (5DT)
* White Turn Indicators (785)
* Xenon Headlights (522)
* 17” Black Wheels
* Roof Rails (386)
* Anthracite Headliner (ZAH)
* Piano Black Interior (4BD)
* Automatic climate Control (534)
* Leather Steering Wheel w/Multifunction
* Comfort Bluetooth (6NE)


In addition the car can either come with : A) summer configuration: 17” Black Web-Spoke w Performance Tires (2RW) or B) winter configuration: 17” Black Crown Spoke (2RP, 2RV) w All-Season Tires (927) and Cold Weather Package (CWP)

Accessories included in the model are:

* New John Cooper Works Aero Kit painted in Midnight Black
* New Rally Green Mirror Caps & Side Scuttle, Sport Stripes (Silver)
* Roof Rack for Roof Rails
* New Roof Basket
* Driving Lamps in Black.

The total MSRP of the Special (Ex-Factory Equipment plus Accessories) $32,999 (w/o Tuning Kit)

Finally most MINI Dealers will likely add the new Clubman JCW Tuning Kit to the car as well. Everything will be installed at the VDC as you would expect.

Look for delivers to start in October.

Image above were meant for internal use only. Expect professional photography soon.

http://www.motoringfile.com/20...ubman/





 
Old 08-23-09, 01:54 PM
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The green is weird...
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Old 08-23-09, 02:26 PM
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OK, maybe a "Special" Edition it is, but consider that, with a Mini, the term Special Edition probably doesn't mean much. The Mini already comes with (arguably) more different trim and factory/aftermarket accessory options than any other car on the market (Scions also have a lot) . It is quite unusual that two Minis ever leave the factory exactly the same way.....almost every one, to an extent, is a "Special" Edition.
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Old 08-23-09, 11:07 PM
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I am a fan of the clubman. I think its more of what we liked about the mini plus a little more comfort and safety. In terms of the flourescent mirrors I am sure they can be ordered with black, white, or silver
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I like the Clubmans, not sure about the special edition.
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I like it, would prefer this scheme on the regular cooper, but I like it. Like MMARSHAL said though, I am sure anyone could make this without ordering this package, including change the green to any other color.
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Originally Posted by Mbenz528i
Like MMARSHAL said though, I am sure anyone could make this without ordering this package, including change the green to any other color.
The point I was making was not so much that this exact package could be re-created from the option/acccessory list as the fact that even if it can't, so many Mini combinations ARE possible that one more is just like another grain of sand at the beach, or another color in the rainbow.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The point I was making was not so much that this exact package could be re-created from the option/acccessory list as the fact that even if it can't, so many Mini combinations ARE possible that one more is just like another grain of sand at the beach, or another color in the rainbow.
Duly noted. An even better point.
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