MINI Cooper S JCW
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Friday, 30 May 2014
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Thursday, 2 January 2014
Bigger and better: BMW reveals all-new Mini
The 2014 Mini has been revealed and is the most high-tech incarnation yet
The all-new Mini
has been unveiled on what would have been the 107th birthday of Sir Alec
Issigonis, creator of the original Mini. The latest Mini is based on an
all-new platform, adopts a range of new technology and, like the current
car, will be built at Mini’s Oxford factory. It will go on sale in spring
2014.
At 385cm long, the new Mini is 10cm longer than the current car, and 77cm
longer than the
original Mini. It’s also 4cm wider and 7mm taller than the existing
Mini.
The Mini has an all-new body, but retains many of the design cues of the current car, including large round headlights, contrasting roof colour, hexagonal front grille and upright rear lights. The sides are more sculpted, however, and there’s a wider tailgate and more tapered side window line.
The Mini has an all-new body, but retains many of the design cues of the current car, including large round headlights, contrasting roof colour, hexagonal front grille and upright rear lights. The sides are more sculpted, however, and there’s a wider tailgate and more tapered side window line.
Five new exterior colours are available and roof rails will be offered as an
option for the first time on BMW’s
Mini.
Mini claims that the car’s increased dimensions make it much more practical. As well as its increased overall size, the wheelbase is 28mm longer than the current car’s, while the front seat bases are also 23mm longer for improved comfort. Boot space has increased by more than 30 per cent to 211 litres.
The all-new interior includes the latest interpretation of Mini’s familiar large central speedo and information display. There are also circular dials behind the steering wheel, while higher-spec cars gain new “controller” devices on the centre console to operate the satnav and entertainment systems.
At launch three models will be available. The Cooper is powered by a new
134bhp three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that replaces the current
model’s four-cylinder unit. The Cooper S has a turbocharged four-cylinder
engine that develops 189bhp, while the Cooper D has a three-cylinder
turbodiesel engine that develops 114bhp.
All versions have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard; a six-speed automatic gearbox is an option for all three. Fuel economy has improved and CO2 emissions have been reduced; EU fuel economy for the Cooper rises from 52.3mpg to 62.8mpg, while CO2 emissions drop from 127g/km to 105g/km.
CO2 emissions for the Cooper S have dropped from 136g/km to 133g/km, while EU Combined fuel consumption for the Cooper D has risen from 74.3mpg to 80.7mpg and CO2 emissions have dropped from 99g/km to 92g/km.
Mini says the car’s new suspension system is aimed at “intensifying the Mini’s handling responses”; Variable Damper Control is a new option that allows the driver to choose between suspension settings biased towards either comfort or sportiness.
New features available for the car include a head-up display, a Driving Assistant option that uses car-mounted cameras to control the distance to the car in front and warn of an imminent collision, a rear-view parking camera and a self-parking function.
Prices start at £15,300 for the Mini Cooper, a 2.61 (£400) per cent increase over the current model. Cheaper models are expected to be introduced later in 2014. A Cooper S Works high-performance model is also likely to join the range.
Mini is also expected to expand the new Mini family. Spy shots suggest that a five-door version of the hatchback is due, along with a longer estate version that will replace the Clubman.
Mini claims that the car’s increased dimensions make it much more practical. As well as its increased overall size, the wheelbase is 28mm longer than the current car’s, while the front seat bases are also 23mm longer for improved comfort. Boot space has increased by more than 30 per cent to 211 litres.
The all-new interior includes the latest interpretation of Mini’s familiar large central speedo and information display. There are also circular dials behind the steering wheel, while higher-spec cars gain new “controller” devices on the centre console to operate the satnav and entertainment systems.
All versions have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard; a six-speed automatic gearbox is an option for all three. Fuel economy has improved and CO2 emissions have been reduced; EU fuel economy for the Cooper rises from 52.3mpg to 62.8mpg, while CO2 emissions drop from 127g/km to 105g/km.
CO2 emissions for the Cooper S have dropped from 136g/km to 133g/km, while EU Combined fuel consumption for the Cooper D has risen from 74.3mpg to 80.7mpg and CO2 emissions have dropped from 99g/km to 92g/km.
Mini says the car’s new suspension system is aimed at “intensifying the Mini’s handling responses”; Variable Damper Control is a new option that allows the driver to choose between suspension settings biased towards either comfort or sportiness.
New features available for the car include a head-up display, a Driving Assistant option that uses car-mounted cameras to control the distance to the car in front and warn of an imminent collision, a rear-view parking camera and a self-parking function.
Prices start at £15,300 for the Mini Cooper, a 2.61 (£400) per cent increase over the current model. Cheaper models are expected to be introduced later in 2014. A Cooper S Works high-performance model is also likely to join the range.
Mini is also expected to expand the new Mini family. Spy shots suggest that a five-door version of the hatchback is due, along with a longer estate version that will replace the Clubman.
Saturday, 31 August 2013
MINI Art Beat: London’s Brightest Hour
It's been two weeks of glowing laps around central London, and MINI Art Beat has thrown hundreds of MINI devotees directly into the NOT NORMAL spotlight.
To get this project off the drawing board and onto London's streets, a
collective of bright minds came together, wielding a wide range of
unique skillsets. Beneath MINI Art Beat's glowing exterior was
state-of-the-art tech that highlights a signature MINI love of pushing
the boundaries of space and design.
Wanna see more behind-the-scenes tech from MINI Art Beat? Read how this MINI Countryman was radically transformed.
But MINI Art Beat could not have been the shining success it was without the dedicated fans who dazzled the 48,000 LEDs of the car's surface through each day and night. Amidst countless entries, we found a few that really stood out for their zeal, unique messages and even some mid-video surprises. Check out these extra-animated MINI Art Beat films below.
Sunday, 7 July 2013
New Episode of DRIVE Features the MINI Dakar Racing Team
Monday, 10 June 2013
900hp MINI to Race at Pike’s Peak
Well known ice-racer Jean-Philippe Dayraut is bringing a 912hp MINI based hill-climb car to the 12 miles of torture that is Pike’s Peak this June. Challenging famous WRC driver Sebastian Loeb and current record holder Rhys Millen, Dayrout is coming with high hopes and a gaudy power to weight ratio.
Saturday, 1 June 2013
Saturday, 25 May 2013
Tuesday, 14 May 2013
MINIs on the ‘Ring
When MINI debuted the latest GP, a big part of the story was how much faster the new R56-based JCW GP is than the R53 JCW GP. Yet the GP isn’t the only MINI to have been ’round the ‘Ring. For example, here’s some R56 action.
…and just for good measure, turn the volume up on this one:
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
The MINI community
More at http://bit.ly/MINIClubfinder
- Take a look at what the MINI Clubs International Office has to offer.
Join a club near you, meet like-minded fans, share your interests and
make MINI your own.
Sunday, 28 April 2013
The Britalian Job
MINI pays homage to the 1969 classic, the Italian Job.
Directed by Phil Churchward, the lead director on BBC's Top Gear
Starring:
Jodie Kidd
Daley Thompson
James Cracknell
Jonathan Edwards
Matthew Pinsent
2012 MINI Cooper Roadster
A new MINI.
-Info-
MINI has officially revealed the 2012 Cooper Roadster.
Essentially a production version of the MINI Roadster concept, it "embodies unadulterated sportiness" and "irresistible charisma." The overall design echoes the MINI Coupe, but the Roadster has a manual soft top and a more striking silhouette. Notable highlights include a steeply raked windscreen, stainless steel roll bars and an active rear spoiler which deploys at 80 km/h (50 mph).
Inside, the cabin is instantly recognizable thanks to a center-mounted speedometer, a wide dashboard and circular air vents. The boot only holds 240 liters (8.5 cubic feet) of luggage, but a pass-through opening enhances practicality.
The entry-level model features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 122 PS (90 kW / 121 hp) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. As you'd expect, it's a tad slow as the dash to 100 km/h takes 9.2 seconds and the top speed is 199 km/h (124 mph). On the upside, the car averages 5.7 L/100km (49.6 mpg imp / 41.3 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 133 g/km.
Next up, the MINI Cooper S Roadster is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 184 PS (135 kW / 181 hp) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque. This allows the convertible to run from 0-100 km/h in 7.0 seconds, before topping out at 227 km/h (141 mph). It averages 6.0 L/100km (47.1 mpg imp / 39.2 mpg US) and emits 139 g/km.
The JCW also has a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, but it produces 211 PS (155 kW / 208 hp) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 237 km/h (147 mph). In terms of efficiency, owners can expect to average 7.3 L/100km (38.7 mpg imp / 32.2 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 169 g/km.
Lastly, the Cooper SD has a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel engine with 143 PS (105 kW / 141 hp) and 305 Nm (225 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to run from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, before maxing out at 212 km/h (132 mph). Thankfully, it returns 4.5 L/100km (62.8 mpg imp / 52.3 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 118 g/km.
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