Mini has revealed the Coupe Concept, a sporty version of the iconic model which features a steeply-raked windshield, low roofline, aluminum roof and a 211 hp engine. It will make its debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

An official document and a video released by MINI on its Design Director Gert Volker Hildebrand, who became General Manager of the Design division in 2001 and supervised the development of the modern version of the iconic car.

Mini in partnership with Airsteam Inc. have created a one-off Mini Cooper S Clubman coupled with a trailer designed by Copenhagen based furniture brand Republic of Fritz Hansen. It will be displayed at the next Salone del Mobile show in Milan.

The restyled Mini Cabrio 2009 model showcases general improvements and a redesigned exterior with a more powerful and dynamic look. Among the new features is the electromechanically operated rollover bar.

The complete set of design images officially released by Mini for the Crossover Concept, including sketches of the exterior, the interior and details of the cockpit.

Debuting at Paris 2008, the Mini Crossover Concept is a design study of a versatile, four-door, all-wheel-drive extended Mini version, and will serve as a basis for a future production model.

Mini has revealed the John Cooper Works and John Cooper Works Clubman special models. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, they feature a 211 hp engine and extensive chassis modifications. The launch is scheduled for August 2008.

An official video that documents the entire design process of the 2005 Mini Concept Frankfurt, including interior and exterior design, clay modelling and taping, materials and trims, prototype construction and official debut.

Details from the design process of the new Mini interiors, based on the combination of circular elements and horizontal lines, including skecthes and pictures of the MINI design team at work.

Detailed information and images about the exterior styling of the new MINI, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, including some new sketches.