Rear Suspension: Notes

Fig 1: MINI Rear Suspension

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The BMW developed multi-link rear suspension is used for all models of MINI, making it the only car in its class to use such a sophisticated system. Benefits of this suspension are the exceptional handling characteristics and ride comfort, with good acoustic properties. Main components of the rear suspension include:

Rear Subframe
Trailing Arms
Lateral Links
Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Springs
Rear Shocks