MINI Clubman Cooper S Streetworker from Schmidt Revolution

Schmidt Revolution, a German-based company that primarily specializes in alloy wheels but occasionally presents fully tuned projects, has unveiled its latest creation, a conceptual version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S called the "Streetworker".

The focus point of the tune is of course the German firm's new Cirrus alloy wheel series, seen here in an 18-inch version. The funky looking rims can be ordered in any color ranging from the matte blue on this tune to any other tint including carbon black. On the MINI Clubman project car the alloy wheels are shod in 215/35R18 Continental rubber.

Having solved the alloy wheel riddle, Schmidt Revolution went ahead and covered the MINI Clubman in a matte blue foil wrap and a contrasting matte black roof finish and trim detailing.

The concept car's low-rider appearance is achieved by the Streetec air suspension, which allows the driver to lower the ride height by 60 mm or increase it by 40 mm over the stock model.

The tune is finished off with an engine kit that lifts output to 200HP and 250Nm of peak torque.

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MINI Life Ball Specials: Photo Gallery from the Vienna Gala

For the 18th annual Life Ball fundraiser for people with HIV and AIDS that took place on July 17 at Vienna's City Hall Square, MINI joined forces with celebrity fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa to create three one-off specials.

One of the cars, the Life Ball MINI by Francisco Costa, went under the hammer for the amount of €40,000 (about US$52,000) that same evening as part of the amfAR Gala in Vienna in support of the AIDS charity. The other two MINIs, the three-door hatch by Diane von Furstenberg and Kenneth Cole's Convertible will be auctioned at upcoming amfAR events, with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation for AIDS Research.

Dr Wolfgang Armbrecht, Senior Vice President MINI Brand Management, commented: "We can now look back on a successful ten-year partnership with the Life Ball. The event is an excellent platform for the MINI brand, while our involvement allows us to contribute further to the fight against HIV/AIDS."

New Photo Gallery of MINI's Fashion-Inspired 'Life Ball' Editions

We've already told you about this year's special-edition MINIs for the annual Life Ball AIDS research auction in Vienna, Austria, but the British automaker has just dropped some new pictures of all variants.

Three different designers worked on the cars. New York fashion designer Kenneth Cole took on the MINI Convertible, while Belgian-born US fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg, showed her creativity on the three-door hatch. Finally, Calvin Klein Collection's Creative Director Francisco Costa applied his touch to the new Countryman crossover.

All three MINIs will be auctioned at the amfAR Gala in Vienna on 17 July on behalf of the charitable cause, with all proceeds going to amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research.