MINI is celebrating its 50th birthday with this err, quite unique looking MINI Coupe Concept. Like we said, it’s just a concept for now that’s heading to the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but there’s nothing to stop MINI from actually building this car.

Under that slammed aluminium roof – the Coupe sits 136mm lower than the regular MINI – is a MINI Cooper JCW, though power from the turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol will probably be cranked up to help fulfil this car’s brief as being an “uncompromisingly sporty two-seater.” The MINI Coupe Concept will also get stiffer springs and benefits from a lower centre of gravity and a lower kerbweight.

The inside has also been lavished with race-inspired textures like leather and alcantara, but we particularly like the two Chronoswiss clocks to the right and left of the rev counter. The left one is for lap times, the other tells the time. Still doesn’t disguise the fact that this car is essentially an even less practical MINI…

Words: Jon Quirk

Posted by: FRESHBOY DAN

VIA: SKY.COM