Just as the dust began to settle after Mini lost to Porsche in a highly anticipated race, Mini has just announced updates for the 2011 Mini Cooper. The BMW-owned brand will make an array of exterior tweaks to better differentiate each model, and will also improve pedestrian protection.
For the 2011 Cooper S and John Cooper Works models, Mini will add integrated ducts on the fascia and slightly more aggressive appearance overall to make the cars a little more sporty, and a little less cute. Options include new reflector headlamps that were previously only available on the 50th anniversary Camden model.
The interior won’t change much, but the Cooper will receive a high-res screen in the central speedometer that provides information on any external devices that are plugged-in via the on board USB port.
Under the hood, the 2011 Cooper will receive the updates engines that were announced several months ago, including a 122 horsepower base unit and a 180 horsepower turbocharged unit.
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