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Fastest Mini ever: AC Schnitzer Eagle John Cooper Works
A Mini John Cooper Works model has been turned into the fastest Mini around, according to German tuner AC Schnitzer who has produced this “Eagle” Mini tuning job. The model apparently can lap the Hockenheim Circuit in 1:13.341 minutes - faster than bigger and traditionally more powerful models like the BMW M3 and Porsche 911 Turbo.
The tuner has modified the 1.6-litre turbo engine to produce 256 hp, a new exhaust system is used and weight has been reduced. Other features including racing suspension and dedicate 18-inch alloy wheels. The cost of the Eagle is apparently about €62,000 but AC Schnitzer calls it a concept car which is not for sale.
Source | WCF
Mini Cooper JCW Challenge Edition spy shots?
These spy shots could testify to a Mini Cooper JCW Challenge Edition special job that is appearing five years after the John Cooper Works GP model. The new special edition Challenge would be a high performance model for track driving, which will likely have some extra power beyond the current 211 hp.
The front of the new Challenge edition gets larger intakes and a rear diffuser which our spy photographer tells us is similar to the “Challenge” cars. A feature of this particular model could be lighter weight and a sports/racing feel to the interior.
Mini Cooper JCW Challenge Edition spy shots
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Mini Coupe prices
After the Mini Coupe teaser pics, we now get the prices to pour over and frankly, we’re wondering what happened to that famous economic crisis. You know the one where people are risking their jobs and can’t afford to spend silly money on compact premium vehicles? The Mini Coupe prices are as follows:
Mini Coupé Cooper: 23,400 euros
Mini Coupé Cooper S: 27,750 euros
Mini Coupé Cooper SD: 28,750 euros
Mini Coupé John Cooper Works: 33,150 euros
After the jump are the engine details for what you’re actually buying with that money.
Mini Paceman pics and video
The Mini Paceman could prove to be what many would have liked the Countryman to be - a more coupé-like, sportier and faster-looking Mini SUV. In these pics and the video after the jump, we can see what Mini has described as the first “Sports Activity Coupé” in the small car sector, which will be presented at next year’s Detroit auto show ready for possible production as early as 2012. This flies in the face of some concerns over the Mini brand going big (or ‘un-Mini’ generally speaking), but reveals the promised “spectacular” concept that we were to see at the show in January. We get the impression though, that this isn’t the Mini citycar concept which was set to be revealed.
While avoiding too many comparisons with the Range Rover Evoque, the Mini Paceman shows much more of a coupe-SUV style with sloping roof and tapered rear, than the cutesy Countryman. The new Paceman is still based on that platform though, and if it gets to production, it could include some of Mini’s more upmarket machinery and finishes. The concept model is being presented with the John Cooper Works petrol engine with 212 hp and All4 all-wheel drive system.
There are plenty of different design features, including a shorter, sloped windscreen and roof line, longer doors, high waistline and smaller windows for a wedge shape, while the rear is completely different from any other Mini. Some subtle touches have been included that affect the overall look including C-pillars tinted in line with the glass and a new jade green colour which helps in giving the Paceman its soft, smooth look.
With some luxury touches on the inside which largely follows the design theme on the Mini Countryman keeping the upmarket label, the Paceman is set to be an interesting addition to the Mini line-up. As production hasn’t been announced yet, we expect Mini will probably wait to see how the Countryman’s fortunes pan out before announcing another SUV-like model in the range. Despite the Evoque similarity, we’re convinced that the Paceman is closer to Mini tradition and design, including driving philosophy, than the Countryman itself and it will be interesting to see which of these models becomes more popular. If the Paceman gets to production, though, it will be the most expensive Mini ever, according to reports, but we guess it can only get a boost in exclusivity if that’s the case.
Renault Sport Twingo Gordini revival
Renault Sport will be directly involved in building the Renault Gordini revival, a first model of which will be made at the Dieppe workshop of the company. The first Gordini to be built will be based on a Renault Sport Twingo model and should make its appearance soon.
Renault Sport will build the Gordini Twingo with the classic blue livery and white stripes, to bring back a tuning version that should rival Abarth and John Cooper Works. The Gordini Twingo model is likely to include far more than just an external paint job, but there’s no news on what technical innovations may be coming our way.
Initial reports had indicated that a Gordini Twingo would be available in 2010, with the full revival of the Gordini brand occurring by 2012. We’re getting a little twitchy at the idea of another nifty European city car getting the tuning treatment. Move over Abarth 500!
Source | LeBlogAuto
Mini Roadster Concept pics
The Mini Roadster concept and the Mini Coupe Concept, presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will have different engines, with the former equipped with the classic 1.6-litre unit, without the John Cooper Works treatment. It will therefore have 175 hp. Apart from that, the “Oxford Twins” are very similar, with the Roadster demonstrating itself to be the soft-top version of the coupe.
The Roadster is 3.71 metres long, 1.68 metres wide, and 1.35 metres tall. It takes on a few elements of the cabriolet, including the ‘Always Open Timer’, along with the ‘Nature Guard’ driving system, Highspeed Shifter for transmission, Gravity (acceleration indicator) and other fancy stuff like the Hear Beat indicator and Buddy Radar.
Mini Roadster Concept official pics
John Cooper Works Mini Crossover render
From 2010, Mini will have its own Crossover version and from 2012, that crossover will in turn have its own John Cooper Works version. So in a leap of imagination, Autocar has produced this rendering of a John Cooper Works crossover, that will be equipped with the current turbo engine with a few extra horse power and one aim: to challenge the Golf GTI.
The challenge could also see a low blow from BMW in the form of an all wheel drive version, in addition to reports that a range of three different crossover models is being developed.
Source | Autocar
Spy shots of Mini Crossover testing on the Nurburgring
My first reaction was “oh my God!” on seeing this spy shot of the Mini Crossover, which looks like one of those magic eye puzzles from the 90’s. This Mini Crossover is doing testing rounds of the Nurburgring, with an all-wheel drive system.
The engine range will include current options, along with additional units developed with Peugeot, and also a set of BMW diesel units with higher performance for the John Cooper Works versions.
Source | Motorauthority
Mini diesel for Cooper S and John Cooper Works
According to Autocar reports, tests of the BMW 120d engine on a Mini have had the desired effect and we could soon be seeing this transverse 2.0 litre diesel from the Series 1 on a Mini.
The project is set to present the first diesel Cooper S which could have 150 hp (27 less compared to the current power step). For more impressive figures though, a John Cooper Works diesel derived from the BMW 123d engine could be in the plans, which would result in 204 hp.
Source | Autocar
Mini Crossover to receive John Cooper Works version
While purists are probably aghast at the idea of a Mini SUV in itself, it appears that this model could receive John Cooper Works version as well, after Mini declared that a JCW version will be available for every model in the range.
The Mini SUV will be launched next year, with a John Cooper Works version possibly in the offing sometime at the end of 2010, or early 2011. The Mini SUV is currently known as Cross, and the version will likely look a lot like the Crossman concept seen at last year’s Paris show, less some of the more extravagant features.
Source | Autocar
Mini John Cooper Works
Mini is resuming production of the John Cooper Works-tuned Mini, both in the hatch and Clubman version.
The engine of the new John Cooper Works Mini will be the 1.6-litre turbo-charged 4 cylinder unit, tuned to produce 211 ps and a torque of 260 Nm (temporarily boostable to 280 Nm). The sprint from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) will take only 6.5 seconds. The modifications are extensive (details in the press release below) and include a bigger turbocharger with a higher charge pressure. As an added bonus, the JCW Mini will be the first to comply with the Euro5 emission regulations.
Sales of the Mini John Cooper Works and Mini John Cooper Works Clubman will start in July 2008. Prices are yet to be announced.
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