• Prior to the new Mini engineering programme, a need was identified to develop a concept vehicle based on the old Mini, to show what it could have evolved to, if continuous development work had been undertaken
• The challenge was to produce such a running vehicle of showroom quality standard, within six months

• Marketplace study was undertaken to identify the current vehicles strengths and weaknesses
• Specification was developed for concept vehicle, named MINKI (K series engine in Mini)
• Small engineering team was established, and facilities / suppliers engaged
• Simultaneous engineering was achieved through multiple installation bucks
• MINKI concept included a new power unit, suspension, stretched body, new fascia and steering column, seats, etc

• MINKI concept vehicle was delivered on time for the new Mini programme kick-off event
• The vehicle was used to help determine the specification of the new Mini programme
• BMW senior management were impressed with the vehicle, its concept and its quality
• MINKI appeared in various magazine articles and books, and is now displayed at the Heritage Museum, Gaydon

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