Pittsburgh, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/15/2011 -- The all-new MINI Coupe is a two-seater from MINI that possesses great fuel efficiency and plenty of speed and handling for a driver and one passenger to enjoy the open road in. MINI of Pittsburgh proudly announces that the dealer is now accepting pre-orders for the MINI Coupe.

The highly anticipated MINI Coupe is expected to arrive at dealers in October. The Coupe is a great vehicle for drivers looking for the extreme go-kart handling that MINI is known for. The MINI Coupe also is extremely fuel efficient, pulling in 37 mpg on the highway and 29 mpg in the city. With the fuel efficiency of the Coupe, drivers can go 488 miles per tank (13.2 gallon capacity), or from Pittsburgh past Chicago for example.

The MINI Coupe has three versions, the Cooper Coupe, Cooper S Coupe, and the John Cooper Work Coupe. The Cooper Coupe is powered by a 1.6 liter engine that gains 121 horsepower while the Cooper S is brought to life by a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine to deliver 181 horsepower. The John Cooper Work Coupe has a tuned 1.6 liter turbocharged engine that unleashes 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque.

All versions of the MINI Coupe have a rear spoiler that automatically engages when the car hits 50 mph to optimize air flow for the Coupe’s performance. Safety is embodied in all versions as well to protect the compact MINI. Four total front and side airbags work together to protect drivers in case of a crash.

With so many optional features offered for the MINI Coupe, the variations of possible Coupes are endless. To order a MINI Coupe, stop in to MINI of Pittsburgh and speak with one of our highly trained staff members or visit www.miniusa.com. Search MINI of Pittsburgh’s entire inventory at http://www.miniofpittsburgh.com.

About MINI of Pittsburgh
MINI of Pittsburgh is proud to serve the Pittsburgh, PA area. Carrying a full line of new and used MINI cars, MINI of Pittsburgh offers the best selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. The knowledgeable service department at MINI of Pittsburgh is prepared to assist with repairs and routine maintenance and the MINI Parts Department offers one-stop shopping on a full selection of MINI parts and accessories. MINI of Pittsburgh strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction at every visit.