Mini Cooper - classic and modern in one

Of the classic cars in the world on of the most loved is the Mini. The car is one of the most notable cars of the 1960’s and enjoyed success in England as well as in the U.S. along with the famous Volkswagen Beetle. The original line of the Mini cars was made consistently from 1959 up until 2000. These cars were hearty and capable, especially the Cooper “S” version which won the Monty Carlo Rally.

There is no surprise that these popular, stylish, and distinctive were picked up by BMW and are enjoying a surge in popularity once again. The new Mini is essentially the old models with new insides. They have been featured in several movies, most prominently in the remake The Italian Job.

But this classic car is really moving up to the 21st century in a way that the original makers could never have imagined. The Mini is going electric.



Available soon in America the new Mini E is an electric car. That means that the car runs completely on batteries that can be recharged. It takes only 2 ½ hours to get a full charge and the car can travel 150 miles on that charge. While this is impressive and stand out among the other electric cars planned to be produced for America, there is another bonus.

This car can clear 100 mph, and can clear 62 mph in nine seconds. Which places well into the range of the fastest electric cars.

Now I have to ask you, classic style modern earth-friendly engine, power and exclusivity. Only 500 of the cars will be available in America.

If you can’t have the original classic, this well might be the next choice on your list.