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"Until now we&amp;#039;ve only seen prototypes of the upcoming 2013 Mini Coupe tooling around public roads in Germany. But our spy photographers have spotted a John Cooper Works version lurking in the Midwest, with one of the pint-sized prototypes recently caught on the roads of Michigan.   It&amp;#039;s too late in the season for cold weather testing, so perhaps Mini engineers were looking for some of Michigan&amp;#039;s notorious post-winter potholes to put the suspension through its paces?           Smaller and Sportier   First seen as a concept car during the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, the new Mini Coupe (and upcoming Roadster) features a heavily raked windshield, lowered greenhouse and aggressive front and rear fascias. Identical in width to the standard model, the Mini Coupe is 0.6 inches longer and 2.0 in. shorter. In the transformation to Coupe, the Mini loses its rear seat but also gains a noticeable increase in cargo room.   As we&amp;#039;ve seen in other Mini Coupe prototypes, there is a retractable spoiler on the back of this prototype. There is also a small spoiler that extends from the roof over the rear window, so aerodynamic grip should definitely not be an issue in this performance-themed Mini. Chunky alloy wheels, center-mounted dual exhaust and lowered rocker panels (complete with tiny air intakes) are some of the other exterior highlights.           Turbo Power   High-end versions of the 2013 Mini Coupe\u2014like this John Cooper Works model\u2014will be powered by a 208-bhp 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. Less potent gasoline and diesel-powered engines will also be offered. Transmission choices should include a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with Steptronic paddle shifters.   Look for the new Mini Coupe and Roadster to debut this autumn during the Frankfurt Auto Show. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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