The MINI COOPER S '05 is a road car produced by Mini. It appears in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.29, released on November 6, 2018) and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Eight colors are available for this car:
- Hyper Blue Metallic
- Black-Eye Purple Metallic
- British Racing Green Metallic
- Astro Black Metallic
- Pepper White
- Dark Silver Metallic
- Pure Silver Metallic
- Chili Red
In GT Sport, additional four colors were added, bringing the color count to twelve:
- Jet Black
- Liquid Yellow
- Solid Gold Metallic
- Electric Blue Metallic
In-game description[]
Car Index[]
"The hot model of the MINI, armed with a supercharger."
In the latter half of the 1990s, BMW had bought the rights for the MINI brand and its manufacture, and in 2001 a new MINI was born.
The new MINI by BMW is 3,655 mm long, 1,690 mm wide, and 1,495 mm tall, having a body that is two sizes larger than the original MINI. But with its large-diameter headlights, characteristic front grille design, and the wheel housings placed at the four corners of the car, the design had many motifs reminiscent of the original 1959 model. It is clear at first glance that it is the successor to that particular MINI.
The hot model out of the new MINI series is the Cooper S. The powerplant in the MINI is the 1.6L SOHC inline 4 ‘Pentagon’ engine developed in co-operation between BMW and Chrysler, but the Cooper S is equipped with an intercooled supercharger, as can be guessed from the large air intake on the bonnet. By doing so it is given an additional 53.2 BHP and 7.26 kgfm of torque, to produce 167.6 BHP and 22.45 kgfm torque. Combined with a special 6-speed MT, this is a small car in which the fun of driving is jam-packed.
Brand Central (GT7)[]
The first new generation of BMW's MINIs hit the market back in 2001... And are immediately recognisable for their enduring and iconic design. This particular model is the high-performance Cooper S... Which boasts a nifty supercharged 1.6L straight-four engine. Despite its fairly rigid suspension, there's a certain fun to be had with its almost go-kart-like feel!
Used Cars (GT7)[]
The R50 MINI was the first new generation MINI Hatch from BMW. It utilises an FF—or front-engine, front-wheel drive—layout. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, it's light, manoeuvrable, and can easily tackle sharp corners. This Cooper S variant takes things up a notch with an additional supercharger. You'll be surprised to see how much power it can generate in the low-mid RPM range!
Café (GT7)[]
Chris[]
Without a doubt, the Mini is one of the world's most popular cars. Born in Britain in 1959... Its outward appearance was left largely unchanged over the course of its 40-year production history. In 2001, it was reborn with the next-generation Mini we see here. Although double the size of its long-running forebear, its handling and styling are pure Mini. Originally a British car, next-generation models were actually developed by BMW. This change in marker is reflected in its responsive steering and excellent rigidity.
Freeman Thomas[]
Stylistically and proportionately, the 2005 MINI Cooper S is the best of its breed! I loved these when they first came out, and I still love them to this day! Note the minimal overhang and simple profile, the low beltline and all-around visibility. All of the car's horizontal lines were drawn in parallel to each other. These were the days when the MINI designers seemed to have more vision! These cars looked amazing in a variety of livery, roof colours and decals. Then there was that round central screen inside. Ah yes, the MINI just screamed fun!
Acquisition[]
| Game | Buy From Location | Credits | Win From Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 5 Prologue[1] | Mini Dealership | 28,500 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5[2] | Mini Dealership | 28,500 (Lv. 1) |
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| Gran Turismo 6[3] | Mini Dealership | 28,500 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport | MINI Brand Central | 28,500 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | MINI Brand Central Used Cars |
28,500 (Brand Central) 23,600 (Used Cars) |
Finish 3rd or higher in the European Sunday Cup 400 race at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. |
Trivia[]
- In Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, the Chili Red color option originally featured a white colored roof. The roof color was later changed to black in subsequent games.
- This is the first car in the series to have it's model year changed, from a 2006 model in GT5P to 2005 in GT5. Despite this, the car's internal name (mini_cooper_s_06) was never changed to reflect the change.
- In a similar situation, the Porsche 911 GT3 (997) '09 in GT Sport also retains it's initially incorrect year in it's internal name when the car's model year was quietly corrected after the car was added.
- Some of visual elements of the car are actually from 2003 model. This includes most of the interior parts as well as the car's grill and reverse lights.
- Early GT5 screenshots depicts a blue, race-tuned Mini Cooper S racing against low-end race cars such as GT300 and WRC cars at Tokyo R246. This car, named MINI COOPER S Tuned Car '06 (note the use of GT5P model year), was cut from the game, although text strings remain for it.[4] Given the transition of some GT5P-era Concept by GT tuned cars to Racing Modifications, it is possible that it would be a RM model for the car, as many had assumed during the game's pre-release period.
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ The car's name is listed as MINI Cooper-S '06 in this game.
- ↑ Premium
- ↑ Detailed
- ↑ Gran Turismo 5/Cars on The Cutting Room Floor