Jump to content
Sgcarmart Trusted Brand Showcase - Jack Cars at Katong i12 from 22 to 28 Apr 2024 ×

BMW Mini has decided to stop developing the Mini Rocketman - Boo Hoo Hoo

BMW Mini has decided to stop developing the Mini Rocketman - Boo Hoo Hoo

Rigval

Entry posted by Rigval ·

1,569 views

monthly_01_2012/blogentry-61716-1327588792.jpg

blogentry-61716-1327588632.jpg

The latest news is that BMW Mini has decided that is will stop development of the properly small Mini Rocketman. This car was previewed as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and I was genuinely excited that there was going to be a proper Mini instead of those ultra large Minis that we have right now. How unfortunate that this will now not be a reality.

blogentry-61716-1327588667.jpg

It seems that the Mini Rocketman concept will not be further developed as the car's really short wheelbase and overall length (304mm shorter than a regular BMW Mini) has created handling, stability and crash protection issues. If Mini were to modify the basic design it would have to spend more money. This isn't the case with BMW who are actually owned by spoilsports.

 

The reason I say this is that this BMW who owns the Mini brand these days is a profit driven enterprise and the proof of this is the statement made by Albert Biermann, BMW M


3 Comments

Recommended Comments

Rigval

Good question...but some of them know how to live a little...note that both Mercedes Benz and VW group seems to allow some semblance of creative freedom in their lineup.

Link to comment

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Is 'tiny living' really irrelevant in Singapore?

    I discussed the possibility of living in tiny houses in Singapore in an earlier blog post. But as we know, it isn't an option to begin with – no thanks, of course, to our lack of land space.  Someone also pointed out that the idea of tiny houses is "romanticised" – which, I don't deny (but hey, that's why it's a dream). While it's clear tiny houses aren't going to work out here, the concept of 'tiny living' is; not just physically but also mentally. Anyone who has lived enough years lo
×
×
  • Create New...