BMW previews 2007 Mini Cooper

BMW has released some photos of the 2007 Mini Cooper at the automaker's Driving Dynamics Workshop press preview event. The car is still wearing mild disguise, but it appears to be a production-ready version of the car. The car will be offered in MINI Cooper (120 hp) and Cooper S (175 hp) guise. Both cars are powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine. The MINI Cooper reaches its peak 120 horsepower output at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm. It features Valvetronic technology for an added edge over the previous model. The turbocharged Cooper S makes 175 hp at 5,500 rpm, and peak torque of 177 lb-ft comes at just 1,600 rpm. While the 2.76-inch-longer exterior is mostly evolutionary, BMW describes the new interior as "revolutionary." However, no images of the cabin have been released. For increased safety, curtain airbags now protect all passengers. Gallery after the jump...