2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio

Mini Cooper (2009) has come in two models - 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio and 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio. And the details as well as some images has been released by BMW.

Powered by a 1.6 liter engine, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may develops 88 kW/120 hp at 6,000 rpm and 160 Nm/118 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm.

With a fuel consumption of 5.7 litres/100 km and a CO2 emissions level of 137 g/km, the 2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio may reach its top speed at 198 km/h (123 mph) and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 9.8 sec.

Meanwhile, with the same power of 1.6 liter engine that has been equipped with a Twin-Scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection, the 2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio may delivers 128 kW/175 hp at 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm/177 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 rpm and 5,000 rpm.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio can get up to a top speed of 222 km/h (138 mph) and needs 7.4 sec to reach 100 km/h from stop.

2009 Mini Cooper S Cabrio has extra performance as the fuel consumption goes up to 6.4 litres/100 km and the CO2 emissions level to 153 g/km.

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BRABUS Tesla Roadster Concept Electric Sports Car

BRABUS Tesla Roadster concept will be premiered at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, and features a “space sound generator” that offers the driver the possibility to choose from a number of different engine sounds including one of a typical V8 combustion engine.

BRABUS Tesla Roadster is the first tuned electric car concept that has been developed in collaboration with Tesla. Comes with a new body kit, this sports car concept also equipped with new wheels and tires, and also a ‘matte white’ paintjob.

BRABUS Tesla Roadster concept’s goal is to further develop a potential limited edition and an individual tuning program.

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