The MINI Cooper
S MC40 - A Salute to History
Competitors could not miss the distinctive red and white
colors and tidy dimensions of the Mini that wrote
history in 1964. Taking cues from the winning car, the
same colors adorn the MINI Cooper S MC40. Special
commemorative markings on the car include the famous
"33-EJB" on the bonnet and a special 40th anniversary
rally graphic on both the bonnet and rear quarters. The
car proudly wears special magnetic door plaques with the
unmistakable white and black "number 37". The plaques
stay securely in place at speed, but can be easily
removed if needed.
The MINI Cooper S MC40
comes with a set of distinctive 17-inch, multi-spoke
alloy wheels. The two-piece wheels are finished in
anthracite gray and feature a polished aluminum lip.
Other special equipment includes rally-style driving
lights with chrome bezels, a chrome grille, mirror caps
and rear boot handle. A tasteful 'GB' insignia adorns
the rear boot lid, paying tribute to the car's
place-of-origin in Oxford, England.
The standard equipment
list also includes a sport package with Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC), front and rear fog lights,
on-board computer and Xenon headlamps with power wash -
features a rally driver could have only dreamed of in
1964.
In the cabin, the dash
panel is clad in genuine, lightweight carbon fiber and
the seats wear striking red and black leather upholstery
unique to this model. A special gauge package is mounted
in the center console and indicates voltage and oil
temperature. The shift knob features a 40th Anniversary
Monte Carlo insignia and has a satin aluminum finish.
The interior also features a thick leather wrapped,
three-spoke sport wheel and all-weather rubber floor
mats to protect the carpets from would-be rally drivers'
shoes.
To round out the unique
features included in the MINI Cooper S MC40, there is a
special numbered commemorative plate in the center
console indicating the exclusivity of each car.
"We have created this
car to mark a great event in MINI's history", stated
Jack Pitney, Vice President, MINI USA. "The 1964 Monte
Carlo victory was the event that put MINI on the map to
become a lasting motoring icon and the MINI Cooper S
MC40 pays a fitting tribute to our rich heritage."
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