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[mab01uk]

(Re-posted due to the TMF forum problems)



The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is the most ambitious and luxurious special edition model the brand has ever launched. To celebrate delivery of the first customer cars, a single example is going on display in prime position at Harrods, the world’s most aspirational shopping destination. The MINI which takes inspiration from the design team at Rolls Royce Motor Cars, forms part of a specially created window display. It is also visible from inside the iconic Knightsbridge store, allowing shoppers, pedestrians and drivers on the busy Brompton Road to see it.
Guy Cheston, Harrods Director of Media Sale commented, “Harrods is delighted to be showcasing such an iconic British brand. The store attracts an average of 42,000 visitors every day from over 130 different countries every month. What better place than Harrods to showcase the most luxurious production MINI has ever built to a truly global audience.”
The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is a special edition model like no other. Announced at last April’s Shanghai Motor Show, it brings together the unparalleled fun and character of MINI with the outstanding quality of materials and bespoke workmanship that come as standard with any Rolls-Royce Motor Car
The dashboard, centre console, air vents, carpets, heated leather seats, roof lining, doors and interior cladding are all finished in the exclusive Rolls-Royce colour Cornsilk. The dashboard and door handle surfaces are of Walnut Burr, a premium wood trim bespoke to Rolls-Royce.
No expense or attention to detail has been spared on the car. The roof linings, sun visors and rear storage tray are all made of luxurious cashmere, with deep-pile lambs wool used to make the floor mats.
Power comes from MINI’s acclaimed l.6-litre 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder petrol engine with Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct petrol injection and variable valve control. The unit, which also powers the MINI Cooper S, is the most efficient in its displacement class.
The exterior of the MINI Inspired by Goodwood is finished in the exclusive Rolls-Royce colour Diamond Black metallic, and the car rides on 17-inch light alloy multi-spoke wheels. It is only available in MINI Hatch body style.
Standard equipment includes Bi-Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Park Distance Control, automatic air conditioning, an onboard computer, MINI Navigation and the MINI Radio Visual Boost audio system, which includes a Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.
The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is priced £41,005 and can be ordered through official retailers. The price includes a comprehensive five-year servicing package, MINI TLC.
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[brad-the-bear]

eww

[Mabird]

I wouldn't drive one of those things even it it meant walking the 28 miles there and back to the shops

[Mini 360]

Its a REALLY nice car. There was one at Goodwod Festival (no surprises there....) and it was filled with luxury stuff. Not worth the asking price but still nice.



2010 BMW Mini Rolls Royce Goodwood by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr



2010 BMW Mini Rolls Royce Goodwood by Andrew Forbes Photography, on Flickr

Love the side bit that says good wood. This would be cool as a custom option on regular cars.

[tom1]

Not a real one, not for me

[Brams96]

Yeah, but still a Bini!

[Badboytunes]

Gotta love the haters ..... lol

[HafMan]

Ive never like the bini's, just not my thing.

[RayBoogs]

Whats wrong with it, I think it looks nice, obviously overpriced but it's nice. The interior is gorgeous.

[mk1leg]

Its ment for the rich and famous..........................that counts me out...............lol.......................

[mab01uk]

Whats wrong with it, I think it looks nice, obviously overpriced but it's nice. The interior is gorgeous.

I agree the MINI Goodwood interior is gorgeous ...........I guess Radford and Wood & Pickett classic Minis were also overpriced in their day but no doubt there are still enough wealthy people and celebrities who like to have a modern luxury MINI parked alongside their Rolls Royce or Range Rover Sport. We should just be proud it is still built in Britain and will sell around the world on the combined reputation of Mini and Rolls Royce as two of the great British motoring icons. Sure, it would be nice if both companies were still British owned but then we never saw the steady investment in new factories and new models under the previous British owners that we have seen with BMW in the last 10 years.

[CHUNKY365]

Oh God! I thought we'd seen the last of this after the site crashed!

[bcjames]

I like it, the exterior looks good and the interior looks great with its walnut and masses of leather. Showing it's British roots.

I don't think I'll look at the price

[Mini_Magic]

The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is priced £41,005 and can be ordered through official retailers.

Some people are such mugs!

[MaxAndPaddy]

I like it alot

And if in the market for a smaller day car that didnt need to seat 4 kids 1 dog 2 adults, lots of crapploa and a partridge in a pear tree....I'd buy one