The initial details of the 2011 MINI Cooper SD have surfaced the web yesterday as the new version was spied during testing. Apparently, the 2011 MINI Cooper SD will be the diesel powered version of the Cooper S. This means the power of the 2011 MINI Cooper SD will come from a 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine developing 140 hp. This means the new SD will be the most powerful diesel version of the Mini Cooper range. The exact performance figures of the new model are not known yet, but expect it to be faster to 100 km/h than any current Mini diesel. The top speed of the 2011 MINI Cooper SD could also be the highest in the company's diesel range.
The 2011 MINI Cooper SD prototype spied is a convertible which shows various new aerodynamics
updates. The 2011 MINI Cooper SD will have a new rear bumper with a center mounted exhaust system with two tail pipes. The front section of the 2011 MINI Cooper SD features a large air scoop on the bonnet and a slightly modified front bumper.
The price and availability of the new version have not been announced yet, but expect it to hit the dealerships sometime next year.
We'll keep you posted with the latest 2011 MINI Cooper SD details as soon as they surface.
[Source: WCF]
