Being a staunch fan of MINI’s I’m always excited to hear about new special editions being released. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Equipe Arden’s British Touring Car Championship victory and to commemorate the event Arden who is better known for its tweaked versions of Jaguar and Land Rovers has teamed up with MINI and released the MINI Cooper Equipe 40th Anniversary model. Only 40 of these models will be made, sporting mechanical and stylish tweaks and signed by founder Jochen Arden. Most notable is the dashboard, seats and doors that will be covered in hand-stitched leather while the exterior will feature handmade stainless steel and chrome grills and special 18″ aluminum wheels. The engine will also have some mods with revised electronics, a new inter cooler and stainless steel exhaust system.
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