07 Mini

shuzmaker · 08-14-2006, 09:41 AM

The biggest change in the Mk2 is up front - the new MINI is powered by a 1.6-liter all-aluminum engine co-developed with Peugeot-Citroen, which in Cooper S trim features direct injection and a twin-scroll turbocharger, boosting output to 175 hp and 177 ft-lb of torque. (An overboost system yields 192 ft-lb of torque under wide-open acceleration.) The normally-aspirated version puts out 118 hp. What Car? is guesstimating a 0-60 time for the Cooper S of around 7 seconds.

Power is delivered through a six-speed Getrag box, or an optional six-speed automatic. Paddle shifters will be optional.

While slightly longer, exterior changes to the Mk2 are fairly subtle. Interior changes, on the other hand, are much more extensive, with new seats, new controls and a generally higher level of fit and finish all around.

Other significant changes include electric power steering and much improved front-end ride, courtesy of the lighter engine and additional suspension travel.

Greeney · 08-14-2006, 10:10 AM

The interior looks good to me!

NFS · 08-14-2006, 10:17 AM

I really want a mini - just for the crack.

Not sure I like the sound of an engine co-developed with peugeot though.

ALPINE6SPD · 08-14-2006, 11:52 AM

The exterior looked better on the old one IMO. The interior looks better on this one though. I also like the turbo engine.

LateralG · 08-14-2006, 12:26 PM

mini !!! any larger pix?

shuzmaker · 08-14-2006, 01:16 PM

Can't wait to see it in person.
The engine is questionable.
Heard there's going to be a substantial price increase.

BMW320i · 08-15-2006, 03:04 PM

the turbocharger engine gives 177hp????

i think minis r built 2 b minis, i think thats the lowest hp from a turbocharged engine
let me put it in another way, thats the snallest engine with a turbo as far as i know

Oz · 08-15-2006, 04:20 PM

The car looks cool and all but I just can't get used to car where the dash is in the center because I constantly see myself looking at the dash when driving my car.

08-14-2006, 09:41 AM	#1
shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	07 Mini The biggest change in the Mk2 is up front - the new MINI is powered by a 1.6-liter all-aluminum engine co-developed with Peugeot-Citroen, which in Cooper S trim features direct injection and a twin-scroll turbocharger, boosting output to 175 hp and 177 ft-lb of torque. (An overboost system yields 192 ft-lb of torque under wide-open acceleration.) The normally-aspirated version puts out 118 hp. What Car? is guesstimating a 0-60 time for the Cooper S of around 7 seconds. Power is delivered through a six-speed Getrag box, or an optional six-speed automatic. Paddle shifters will be optional. While slightly longer, exterior changes to the Mk2 are fairly subtle. Interior changes, on the other hand, are much more extensive, with new seats, new controls and a generally higher level of fit and finish all around. Other significant changes include electric power steering and much improved front-end ride, courtesy of the lighter engine and additional suspension travel. Attached Images __________________ . :: 325i :: JB :: ZSP :: Step :: BLK Dakota :: Hot Seats :: Tints :: Pilot A/S :: .
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Greeney Brigadier General 213 Rep 3,835 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	The interior looks good to me! __________________ 11' E90 M3 6MT \| Jerez Black \| Black Ext./Carbon \| ZCP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZTP \| 302 \| 403 \| 507 \| 5AC \| 655 \| 6FL \| 752 \| 15' F80 M3 6MT \| Black Saphire \| Black Full \| ZEC \| ZLP \| 2VF \| 2VZ \| 5DL \| 688 \|
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NFS Major General 275 Rep 9,218 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I really want a mini - just for the crack. Not sure I like the sound of an engine co-developed with peugeot though.
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	The exterior looked better on the old one IMO. The interior looks better on this one though. I also like the turbo engine. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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LateralG First Lieutenant 11 Rep 324 Posts Drives: M54E46 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (0)	mini !!! any larger pix?
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shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Can't wait to see it in person. The engine is questionable. Heard there's going to be a substantial price increase. Attached Images __________________ . :: 325i :: JB :: ZSP :: Step :: BLK Dakota :: Hot Seats :: Tints :: Pilot A/S :: .
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BMW320i Colonel 174 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	the turbocharger engine gives 177hp???? i think minis r built 2 b minis, i think thats the lowest hp from a turbocharged engine let me put it in another way, thats the snallest engine with a turbo as far as i know __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The car looks cool and all but I just can't get used to car where the dash is in the center because I constantly see myself looking at the dash when driving my car. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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