Rumor: BMW and PSA partnership will go beyond engine sharing
BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec Norbert Reithofer has confirmed in the Financial Times that the two European automakers could begin sharing not just powertrains, but platforms as well – specifically with Mini. From here, we can speculate that the DS3 could form the underpinnings of a forthcoming Mini SUV? Perhaps a new Peugeot 207 John Cooper Works? Whatever happens, it won't be a new German-French auto alliance.
[Source Pistonheads via Le Blog Auto]
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d 1:55PM (8/12/2009)
What's that piece of citroen sexy up there? almost looks like a mini, similar lights and stance... I'm in US so citroens don't really make it over here, along with the diesel mini itself, much to my chagrin
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amar 1:55PM (8/12/2009)
That car does look amazing.
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