Though they operate at opposite ends of the BMW Group spectrum, Rolls-Royce and Mini could be collaborating on a new special edition Mini Cooper, if reports out of the United Kingdom are to be believed. With Rolls-Royce sales down due to the recession, parent company BMW is looking for way to spread some of the automaker’s luxury touches across the lineup.
Autocar says that a prototype has been built with an extra-luxe interior akin to those once regularly custom fitted to the original Mini Coopers more than 40 years ago.
The magazine says that executives at Mini are considering the Rolls-Royce -designed interior to lure buyers seeking premium appointments in a more eco- and urban-friendly package.
