NEW 2014 Mini Cooper S - DRIVING

The new MINI lines up for its launch on the US market in two model variants: the MINI Cooper and the MINI Cooper S. Both are powered by completely newly developed engines featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, including a turbocharging system, petrol direct injection, variable camshaft control on the intake and exhaust side (double VANOS) and fully variable valve control in the form of VALVETRONIC, as patented by the BMW Group. The engines are combined with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, with the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The new MINI Cooper S is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with a peak output of 189 bhp which goes on stream between 4 700 and 6 000 rpm, delivering its maximum torque of 280 Newton metres (207 ft-lbs) at 1 250 rpm. Torque can even briefly be increased to 300 Newton metres (211 ft-lbs) by means of an overboost function. As a result, acceleration from zero to 60 mph takes just just 6.5 seconds (automatic: (6.4 seconds), while the top speed is 146 mph (145 mph). This fascinating sporty flair goes hand in hand with further optimised efficiency. The combined range of the new MINI Cooper S is 28 mpg (automatic: 32 mpg).
The 3-cylinder engine in the new MINI Cooper - also newly developed - delivers an output of 134 hp from a capacity of 1.5 litres between 4 500 and6 000 rpm with a maximum torque of 220 Newton metres (162 ft-lbs) at 1 250 rpm. The overboost function increases this figure to 230 Nm (170 ft-lbs). With this increased performance the new MINI Cooper sprints from standing to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds (automatic: 7.3 seconds), while its top speed is 130 mph in each case. In spite of these enhanced performance figures, the new MINI Cooper also boasts a reduced level of fuel consumption. Its combined range is 34 mpg (MINI Cooper with automatic transmission).

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