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Duncan Stewart
29th January 2004, 06:08 PM
Article in this weeks Auto Express mag with photos and info on new engines for the MINI. They are testing a British built 1.6 engine. Power- MINI One 110bhp, MINI Cooper 130bhp and Cooper S not yet decided but 1.6 turbo and 2.0 under trial. The motoring press seem to regard the MINIs engine as it's weakest feature (although I have no complaints about mine).
Mini Martyn
29th January 2004, 08:00 PM
I think a 2.0 Turdo would be nice with 4 wheel drive! :p
Wul
29th January 2004, 08:12 PM
quote:Originally posted by Mini Martyn

I think a 2.0 Turdo would be nice with 4 wheel drive! :p


No need for the phantom editor on this post :p:evil:

Surely a fecal powered mini would be an amazing feat!

:p:evil::I:clown:
Mini Martyn
29th January 2004, 08:41 PM
Interesting choice of words WUL?
Wul
29th January 2004, 08:56 PM
Sorry Martyn - couldnae resist!

:D
KenL
29th January 2004, 10:48 PM
Autoexpress also said the new engines would go in in 2005 but I think those in the know on MINI2 though it would be 2006 at the earliest.
3GGG
30th January 2004, 01:29 AM
Wonder if the new British made engines will leak oil and need WD40 sprayed on the distributor cap to get them started in wet weather?;):D
lightbody
12th February 2004, 05:43 AM
I also have not had any problems with my engine, especially post-induction kit which gave it some character. A bit thirsty though, hope they improve that...
Quik_Mini
19th February 2004, 10:58 PM
I have not had any probs with my engine so far, will have to blow it up though which is a bit of a pain, so I will see how good it is then :)
X30YES
28th July 2004, 04:45 PM
New Cooper S has 170 bhp as of Aug /Sept ?
Duncan Stewart
28th July 2004, 08:52 PM
Yes. Just a tweak on the current engine.
X30YES
29th July 2004, 04:59 AM
Any mod is better than nothing I guess :p
quote:Originally posted by Duncan Stewart

Yes. Just a tweak on the current engine.