Original package with eco-friendly contents.
In recent years, the Minis has been subject to excessive tuning. There have been some impressive builds. We saw a Mini with an Acura V6 engine that produces 500 horsepower. BMW Group may have the answer to your needs if you’re looking for something eco-friendly, but still in the original packaging. Folks, enter Mini Recharged.
Mini, a British automaker, is offering owners of old Minis the chance to make their vehicles emission-free with modern electric powertrains. Mini has not yet released pricing but says that only reversible modifications are allowed to the vehicle. The combustion engines are also marked and stored for future use if the owner wishes to return to the original powertrain.
Mini claims that the drive-ability of the Mini Recharged will not be compromised. The Mini Recharged’s electric motor, which is 120 horsepower (90-watt), will improve the Mini’s performance. The small hatch can go from standstill to 62 miles an hour (0-62 mi per hour) in nine seconds. This is three to four seconds faster than a stock Mini. Mini does not provide details about the battery’s capacity. However, Mini claims that the expected range on a full charge is approximately 100 miles (160 km). The maximum charging output is 6.6 kW. Mini is proud to say that the original dashboard’s center instrument cluster still displays information about the current drive temperature, selected gear, range and speed. Mini claims that the vehicle can be driven in central areas of cities without combustion cars, which is one of its main advantages. Mini Plant Oxford will lead the retrofit and development of the electric powertrain for the Minis.