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Red Bull MINI Convertible

murmini — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:44:11 -0500

I don't think that I have ever seen a Red Bull MINI Convertible before. This one was spotted by my son in Kensington, London. Traditionally, they have used a truncated MINI Cooper coupe with the can angled up from the rear and a place for coolers carrying the drink.

In addition to sports sponsorships, Red Bull has developed the Mobile Energy Team program consisting mostly of college students, who drive specially designed Red Bull "Racers".

The racers are detailed with the Red Bull logo, and most carry an oversized can of Red Bull on their chassis. The vehicles chosen to-date have been Suzuki Vitaras, SportTracs and of course, Mini Coopers.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Tintin

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:46:21 -0400

Hmm.. if only it was on a real mini!

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Mike G

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:17:42 -0400

I want one. Cooper S without the can. Sort of an “El Cooperino”. At least until the rumoured “roadster” arrives.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by devannettie

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:22:03 -0400

what made you come up with that>?

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Bugsy

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:44:23 -0500

I took a pic of this car in Berlin in Feb 08, I love minis!

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Andrew

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:00:45 -0500

The Mini can get enough attention on its own without this kind of parallel marketing. I hate to see a beautiful automobile bastardized this way. I mean the whole point of the Mini is to blend great looks and great driving performance in a small and affordable package. That “can” on the back has to wreak havoc on the weight and balance of the car. What a waste of a primo machine!! I nearly shed I tear when I saw one of these poor Minis on the Washington DC beltway.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Kenric Russell

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:07:18 -0500

I see our Honolulu Red Bull MINI driving around all over the place (http://starbulletin.com/2007/11/20/features/story01.html) out here, and they’re usually driving way too fast! Too much Red Bull? I agree with RB, about half a can is enough for me.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by RB

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:51:16 -0500

Glad they dropped Luizzi but Scott's replacement Vettel I think is a real find. Don't know why anyones drinks Red Bull? I tried one while driving my daughter's Cooper from Boston to LA. Tossed it after I drank about 3/4 of it.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by pbraun

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:13:57 -0500

Nice find! And, RB – they were wrong about Scott Speed. I am miffed about that also!

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by RB

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:08:41 -0500

Seen lotsa Red Bull MINI’ but never a Cab. Still pissed they dropped Scott Speed for F1 team!

Off to LA Auto Show today.

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by murmini

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:44:17 -0500

Good question! I am assuming it does not attach to the roll bars but to a bracket on the boot or rear of car, so it still should be able to open…

"Red Bull MINI Convertible" by Ian C.

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:27:35 -0500

Interesting … the only one I’ve seen is the chopped-off hardtop; I wonder if this roof can still fold down?