Mid-life R56 update model now on MINI.co.uk configurator...

[MINI William]

When I looked at the mini uk configurator, it was the standard bumpers. I hope you're right!

Seriously though, power upgrade for the standard S and not for the JCW...you're getting even less for the premium over the S. Weak.

Yeh as the new aerokit hasent been relesed yet. But if you look at the spec it dose say JCW aerokit

[ELFMAN]

Seriously though, power upgrade for the standard S and not for the JCW...you're getting even less for the premium over the S. Weak.

Especially if you get the nifty wee JCW Tuning Kit. I saw a Rolling Road report (AMD down south) on another MINI site for the Tuning Kit on an otherwise standard S and they got 207bhp and 300Nm Torque. I have no idea what that is in Lbs/Ft! It certainly goes pretty well.

Having said that, William, I'm sure the Factory JCW is producing a lot more than the quoted 211bhp. Or am I wrong? I reckon the JCW quoted output is more to do with Insurance Premiums than actual output, so you might find that there's a bigger gap than stated between the S (even with the new power upgrade) and the JCW.

[MINI William]

Especially if you get the nifty wee JCW Tuning Kit. I saw a Rolling Road report (AMD down south) on another MINI site for the Tuning Kit on an otherwise standard S and they got 207bhp and 300Nm Torque. I have no idea what that is in Lbs/Ft! It certainly goes pretty well.

Having said that, William, I'm sure the Factory JCW is producing a lot more than the quoted 211bhp. Or am I wrong? I reckon the JCW quoted output is more to do with Insurance Premiums than actual output, so you might find that there's a bigger gap than stated between the S (even with the new power upgrade) and the JCW.

Alot of JCW's have been on the rollers and turned out more than the quated 211

[ELFMAN]

I think the JCW Tuning Kit is quoted at 192bhp - which is 20bhp down on what AMD got on the rollers - obviously this is all subjective, but all turbo Minis seem to punch above their weight as far as quoted outputs are concerned. On the road, mine feels just as quick as my old JCW 210 with the GRS 'cooler, etc etc. Gone slightly off topic....... Sorry. Anyway, I think it's a safe bet that the current Factory JCW even without any 'facelift engine improvements' has more under the bonnet than they're letting on - and as you know from your Dad's car, with the stronger engine internals you can tune the nuts off them!

[korky]

Fi

I said they are LIKE the seats that were in my olive green sportspack, not the same as.
I recon its the same leather as the 1 millionth mini which when in the flesh was a bit darker than the Rover leather but not that far off.

Either way I think it looks great.

I like the look of the green leather as well. Was planning a red car this time, though, and that might just be a bit loud! Shame there is only one no-cost option for upholstery (I'm stingy). My first mini (R50) had lovely red fabric seats. Was a bit surprised when it was delivered to find that this meant all of the insides of the doors were red as well. Reddest car I'd ever seen....