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Old 08-26-2009 | 01:04 AM
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Wow, here's a new car that is bound for pole position in it's class. A really cool looking car!


More pics and info here:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082621288/m...oncept-revealed
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Old 08-26-2009 | 01:07 AM
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I'd read about a "speedster" version, which would have a similar form to this, but didn't realise they were considering a "coupe" as well. Not quite sure about the lines of the roof, but in general I think it looks great.
Good find, thanks for sharing
Old 08-26-2009 | 01:10 AM
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Looks like is has a Kangol on...
Old 08-26-2009 | 01:31 AM
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I like it, y'all...
Old 08-26-2009 | 02:06 AM
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not feeling it, would rather have the normal one
Old 08-26-2009 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='989032' date='Aug 26 2009, 05:10 AM
Looks like is has a Kangol on...



so true!!!!!
Old 08-26-2009 | 06:41 AM
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Hmmmm............ I like it.. cant wait to see it in all black in person...the seats look amaing and its faster then the john cooper mini.... looking forward to this one and the Ac Schnitzer one.....
Old 08-26-2009 | 06:51 AM
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Thats a great looking concept mini.
Old 08-26-2009 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='989028' date='Aug 26 2009, 05:04 AM
Wow, here's a new car that is bound for pole position in it's class. A really cool looking car!


More pics and info here:
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109082621288/m...oncept-revealed
The roofline needs to be refined, overall, sweet looking concept! Thanks for sharing
Old 08-26-2009 | 07:20 AM
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Woo Hoo! My next generation Loaner Car looks SWEET!!


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