It should of course be mini as its the bmwowned company which will be footing the bill, but, industrial protocol aside, the great news is that a 4wd mini countryman wrc will be contesting a limited number of international events next year, prior to a full season in 2012. Used 2012 mini countryman for sale with photos cargurus. Mini countryman wrc car joins original mini cooper at. Calculate 2012 mini cooper countryman monthly payment calculate 2012 mini cooper countryman monthly lease payment which cars you can afford. The return of the mini rally car classic driver magazine. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2012 mini cooper countryman awd 4dr s all4 at u. The driver for the next season is kris meeke of the u. Dakar 2019 stage 09 mini maintains second ahead of the final stage. Mar, 2015 2012 mini countryman wrc all4 jcw cooper s. Safety scores reflect crash test standards and ratings when this car was new and may not be comparable to current safety ratings. The 2012 mini cooper countryman comes with standard stability control, fourwheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags front, front side and fulllength side curtain. Wikimedia commons has media related to mini countryman all4 racing. Therefore this model provided the logical basis for. Dani sordo prodrive mini wrc tests germany 2012 hd.
The car built and prepped by prodrive features a directinjection 1. On paper, the 2012 mini cooper s countryman all4 john cooper works, the first fourwheel drive vehicle to ever wear minis jcw badge, is a mouthwatering proposition. Countryman wrc motorsports r60 countryman mini wins spanish tarmac rally championship mini may be out of the wrc as a factory team but in the hands of private teams, mini continues to perform well. The 2012 mini countryman is the jumbo shrimp of automotive world. The car was entered in a limited campaign for 2011, with a view to a complete championship from 2012 and was run by prodrive, who previously had success with the subaru impreza wrc. The 2012 mini countryman brings the right mix of sport, utility, and comfort to the compact crossover game.
Feb 02, 2011 the mini countryman is the youngest mini model and also the first to be equipped with an allwheeldrive system. The plan for mini countryman wrc is to compete in 6 of rounds next year, and to fully compete in the 2012 season. While the current countryman jcw has relatively unimpressive power figures, its turbocharged 2. Want to make your 2012 mini countryman one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast.
Detailed features and specs for the used 2012 mini cooper countryman wagon including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 2nd shows clear and surprising progress from an entirely new wrc team and car. The first test drive for the mini countryman wrc, which would also be available to customer teams, was planned for autumn 2010. We have a full service facility so in addition to mini performance upgrades, we also offer maintenance and repair services. Aug 11, 2012 the outside of the countryman is full of firsts.
It may not be an outright win but mini has had a weekend to remember. Mini countryman wrc at the motor show in paris a lot of. The countdown is on to the return of mini on the international motorsport stage. The team was also joined by the allnew mini countryman wrc car and upcoming drivers, kris meeke and dani sordo. Xraid team drives mini countryman all4 to 2012 dakar rally victory. The mini countryman is the youngest mini model and also the first to be equipped with an allwheeldrive system.
The government had not yet crash tested the countryman as of this writing, but the independent insurance institute for highway safety awarded the countryman its top good rating. Driver dani sordo joins mini countryman wrc team motoringfile. The mini countryman wrc concept appeared at the 2010 paris motor show, and displayed minis plans to enter the world rally championship. Abdulaziz alkuwari with his brother nasser as co driver edged out the competition by an impressive margin of 2. May 24, 2012 the 2012 mini cooper countryman comes with standard stability control, fourwheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags front, front side and fulllength side curtain. Below are some links to give you a better idea on what we can do with your mini.
The prodrive wrc team continues its preparations for rally germany with a test in the vineyards of brauneberg. Kris meeke and dani sordo made no comment on this situation, but sources say that the team has a strong desire to compete in. The mini countryman was transformed into a utility vehicle, but its wheelbase was stretched to 102. Daniel dani sordo has been a big name in the fia world rally championship for years. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success.
The 2011 mini countryman lineup arrives in mini dealerships in january of 2011. August 2012 highquality build specification with expected high performance straight out of the box. The wrc provides an excellent communications platform for the mini countryman, upon which the mini wrc is based. As an sav, the strong muscular shape and spacious interior is ideal for adventure. The 2011 world rally championship will see the new mini wrc contesting in six of scheduled rounds, with mini competing in the full 2012 season. Handbrake turns and smoking tyres as prodrive lets henry catchpole drive the new mini wrc car. Mini countryman rally edition colin mcrae rally and dirt. Today marks the official start of mini marketing of the team and the car. Motorsport italia team was responsible for managing the mini countryman wrc participating in the world rally championship in 2012. Mini countryman wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The mini john cooper works wrc has been developed by prodrive, based on the mini countryman. But the real work has been ongoing at prodrive for well over a year. The mini john cooper works countryman, fitted with the most powerful engine in the mini model range and equipped as standard with the all4 allwheeldrive system, assures the driver. The aim is to gain valuable experience, in order to be perfectly prepared for the complete 2012 world championship season.
Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. To be exact, our countryman s all4 weighed in at 3,220lbs. The new mini wrc team, headed by former rally driver david richards, will participate in a few selected rallies this year before entering. Serving as the teams principal will be prodrive chief and ex rally driver david richards. Dani sordo prodrive mini wrc tests germany 2012 hd youtube. This season, the new mini wrc team will compete at selected rounds in the fia world rally championship wrc. The car was entered in a limited campaign for 2011, with a view to a complete championship from 2012 and was run by prodrive, who previously had success with. It is the first mini with 5 doors, the first mini with available awd, the first mini longer than feet.
Mini has released its driver lineup for the dakar rally and for the first time an american will be competing with the team at. However, in 2011 the new mini wrc will only compete in six of scheduled rounds, with. Mini has unveiled today at the paris auto show their wrc model for the 2011 fia world rally championship. Mini motorsport will participate in a few selected rallies this year before entering the full competition for the 2012 seasaon with the mini countryman wrc racer. The factory team had its first test outing of the 2011 wrc season at the 2011 rally ditalia sardegna, before taking on the full calendar in 2012 and 20. Dania sordo will strengthen the new mini wrc team in the 2011 fia world rally championship. The mini all4 racing is an offroad competition car specially designed to take part in the rally raids with the main objective of winning the dakar rally. The new mini made an impression, as it is the first 5passenger mini. A huge congrats to the mini wrc team from all of us at motoringfile. Mini takes 2nd place at rally of france motoringfile. Mini fans will note this is 655lbs heavier than a twodoor. In july 2010, mini announced plans to enter the world rally championship wrc 50 with the countryman beginning in 2011, and entering seasonlong tournament starting from 2012. Search over 5,400 listings to find the best local deals.
Countryman wrc 2010 this is a race car version of mini cooper s all4 developed with prodrive beginning in early 2009, with a 1. The countrymans stunning interior offers topshelf surface finishes and five highend leather upholstery options, such as chesterfield leather with diamond pattern stitching. Find safety features and crash test ratings for the 2012 mini cooper countryman at u. Mini cooper countryman for sale with photos autotrader. The final evolution of the concept, the mini john cooper works wrc rally car, debuted in the 2011 wrc season and has won. New 2020 mini cooper countryman john cooper works all4. With an elevated seating position and ample cargo space, the countrymans dimensions strike the balance between the mini clubman. In july 2010, mini announced plans to enter the world rally championship wrc with the countryman beginning in 2011, and entering seasonlong tournament starting from 2012. It is the first rally car to bear the mini label in toplevel rallying since the 1960s. Together, he and dirk hollweg, minis motorsport head and david wilcock. Mini claims first international rally win autoblog. Aug 01, 2012 the prodrive wrc team continues its preparations for rally germany with a test in the vineyards of brauneberg.
Mini will abandon its works involvement in the wrc at the end of the 2012 season, said mini vp dr. The 2011 world rally championship will receive another participant this year and for many years to come as the mini countryman wrc takes its place among the other racers. The production version, named mini countryman made its official debut at the 2010 geneva auto show. The mildly updated 2015 mini countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains minis character and. Find out why the 2012 mini cooper countryman is rated 8. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Apr 12, 2011 the new mini wrc team, headed by former rally driver david richards, will participate in a few selected rallies this year before entering the full competition in the 2012 season. And the most dubious honor of all, the first mini to weigh over 3,000lbs. Show all driver photos 20 rallye international du valais erc erc production cup. Therefore this model provided the logical basis for a competitive rally derivative. The wrc is based on the mini countryman and features a directinjection 1. The first practical test for the mini countryman wrc took place in autumn 2010 in preparation for competition in selected events of the 2011 wrc, before competing in the full series in 2012. The mini countryman production model provided the ideal basis for our new world championship challenger. The mini world rally team has announced the signing of dani sordo as its second driver as it prepares to join the world rally championship this season.
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