Mini Beachcomber

The MINI Beachcomber is a concept car presented by Mini at the 2010 North American International Auto Show as a preview of the Countryman crossover.

Mini Beachcomber
Mini Beachcomber at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Overview
Type	Concept car
Manufacturer	Mini
Production	2010
Designer	Gert Hildebrand
Body and chassis
Body style	SUV
Layout	Front engine, 4WD
Platform	Mini Countryman
Doors	0 Doors
Related	Mini Countryman Mini Moke
Powertrain
Engine	1,995 cc (121.7 cu in; 2.0 L) BMW N47 Inline 4
Power output	105 kW (140.8 hp; 142.8 PS) @ 5,500 rpm 190 N⋅m (140.1 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,595 mm (102.2 in)
Length	4,100 mm (161.4 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Kerb weight	1,400 kg (3,086.5 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mini Crossover Concept
Successor	Mini Countryman

The Beachcomber has an open body concept, which according to the brand is supposed to offer an ultimate expression of freedom in a car. The concept is also a comeback to the Mini Moke, which was a symbol of adventurous motoring back in the 1960s.

The Mini concept comes with a newly developed all-wheel drivetrain and several body elements which serve to make the car extra-strong, robust and to also give it an elevated seating position.

In order to protect its occupants from wind and rain, the concept car features a soft-top roof. This protection can be completely removed from the body and stored in a container. There is also the possibility of using hardtop panels made of an extra-light plastic material, which protect the roof, the sides of the car and the rear storage compartment.

External links

• Mini concepts page