2007 Turbo Mini2!!!! test photos

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  1. 25th December 2004, 05:52 AM #1
    X30YES
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    It seems that things are changing for all of us MINI fans, be it MC or MCS. Apparently BMW will change the personality of our cars dramatically. Although the displacement will stay the same at 1.6 liters, seems that not only the MCS is going turbo. The S looses its super charger and gets a turbo (you already knew this) and stays at 170 hp. The MC will get a 143 hp turbo. As well as a the 115 hp non turbo option.

    The car will grow in key dimensions by "A few millimeters only, while the go-kart handling will remain a key feature for the replacement." Test Mules have been photographed and reveal a power bulge that provides space for the turbo and has a new grille shaped more like the 1959 Mini. The new grille will be more vertical in order to comply with European Union Pedestrian Impact Regulations. Other charges to the air dam will have an opening that will improve airflow to the intercooler.


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  2. 25th December 2004, 06:45 AM #2
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    BMW's Sequel Goes Turbo

    and see

    The new engine for future mini!

    its going to be interesting
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  3. 25th December 2004, 06:51 AM #3
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    side shot of test mule

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  4. 27th December 2004, 12:56 AM #4
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    hmm, not sure about that power bulge, but a savings plan is definitely on the cards. Me want turbo!
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  5. 28th December 2004, 01:58 AM #5
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    Don't worry Steph. The bulge won't be there in the production cars. :)
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  6. 2nd January 2005, 02:56 AM #6
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    quote:Originally posted by Steph

    hmm, not sure about that power bulge, but a savings plan is definitely on the cards. Me want turbo!
    Turbo ....why ? all that Turbo lag ....better with the Supercharger me thinks Steph
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  7. 29th January 2005, 05:48 AM #7
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    Lovin it, looks good to me !
    SO FAR, SO GOOD, SO WHAT ??
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  8. 1st February 2005, 06:43 AM #8
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    quote:Originally posted by X30YES

    quote:Originally posted by Steph

    hmm, not sure about that power bulge, but a savings plan is definitely on the cards. Me want turbo!
    Turbo ....why ? all that Turbo lag ....better with the Supercharger me thinks Steph
    Maybe:), but better turbo charger than no kind of charger at all!
    As long as it pushes me back into my seat when it kicks in, I'll be happy.
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  9. 1st February 2005, 06:48 AM #9
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    Turbo ....why ? all that Turbo lag

    Hmmm, when did you last drive a turbo? Things have moved on sine the Saab 99 you know
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  10. 1st February 2005, 09:46 PM #10
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    Bleagh. I'd rather stick with SUPERcharging than a turbo.
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