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Geneva 2011: MINI Rocketman Concept

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One of the most anticipated debuts at this year’s Geneva Auto Show is the Rocketman concept from MINI, a three-door study that’s almost the same size as the original Mini launched in 1959 but is said to incorporate the latest in automotive technology.

The vehicle offers comfortable accommodation for the driver, front passenger and another passenger, but can also add a fourth individual seat in the rear if necessary.

The innovative door and tailgate concept allow for easy entry and loading, while side sills integrated into the doors allow the entry area to reach well into the interior. The two-part tailgate consists of one section which is attached to the roof and opens extremely high and a lower section which extends out of the body in the form of a drawer.

Large headlights and the chrome-bordered radiator grille dominate the front end, while large wheels and the three-level structural split of body, “wraparound” greenhouse and roof resting on top give the flanks the same appearance as the MINI models already in series production.

In addition, the rear lights of the MINI Rocketman Concept have a trapezoidal stirrup design, while the transparent glass roof is segmented by illuminated braces to recreate the look of Britain’s Union Jack flag.

Inside the car, leather covers and high-gloss painted surfaces combine with armrests and trim strips made from a special paper that has been pressed and folded into the desired structure.

Furthermore, the customary Centre Speedo houses a projection surface boasting 3D graphics presentation capability. This allows information particularly relevant to the driving situation to be displayed in the foreground. The display is operated using both the steering wheel buttons and the integrated trackball.
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