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MINI In Paris

[Source: via autoblog which has a full photo gallery]
Today at the opening of the Paris Motor Show MINI debuted the Countryman WRC. MotoringFile interviewed Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management, Sales and Marketing BMW Group, and Prodrive Chairman and Chief Executive, David Richards about the vehicle. worldcarfans.com says the Countryman WRC "will compete in 6 of 13 rounds of the 2011 World Rally Championship. MINI plans to fully compete in the 2012 season." AutoGuide.com has coverage of the reveal and the official MINI Press Release complete with vehicle specifications.

[Source: AutoGuide.com]
MINI also brought the Scooter-E concept to Paris.

You can follow the Paris Motor Show BMW and MINI Press Conference live here.