[Cloverfield]

Just gone over some of the articles and read that the F56 length was increased 3.8 inches from the last model. Do you guys think this will be beneficial performance wise or was this change made to accodate more cabin and trunk space?

Hopefully it has to do with both as the wheelbase also increased by 28 milimeters.

I really can't wait to take this out for a test drive

 

[RalphR56]

The new F56 model is 98mm longer, 44mm wider and 7mm taller than the outgoing R56 generation, while its wheelbase has been stretched by 42mm to 2495mm. In addition, the track widths have been enlarged by 42mm front / 34 mm rear. As a result of the increased dimensions (3821mm length, 1727mm width, 1414mm height), the new MINI not only offers more interior cabin room but also 211 liters of cargo capacity, a significant increase of 30 percent.