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110 bhp Unit for MINI Cooper Diesel on the Horizon?

The MINI2 inbox has had an increasing number of “rumour” emails over recent months, and our ears have been burning as we’ve heard various whispers and hints from numerous sources. Something we’ve heard from more than one source concerned a planned high performance diesel version of the MINI.

It would appear the MINI One D could be a thing of the past, as MINI furthers it’s co-operation with gasoline engine partner PSA Group, it looks as though the engine currently powering the 206 GTi Diesel (among other Peugeot, Citroen and Ford motor cars), will be the unit to pull along the next generation MINI Diesel.

Initially we were under the impression the new Diesel would be around 90bhp (still a possibility as there is a 90hp version of this engine used, for example, in the Ford Fiesta Zetec S Diesel), however latest information leads us to believe quite firmly a version of the 110 bhp unit will be installed in the new MINI diesel, which BMW expect to account for more than 15% of overall MINI sales at it’s peak.

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First Ever MINI2 Charity Ball Proves Resounding Success

Following almost a year of hard work and planning by a small but incredibly devoted group of MINI2 members, the first ever MINI2 Charity Ball took place on Saturday 26th February at the Marriot Hotel, Northampton, England. Guests from around the UK, as well as various far flung corners of the globe, gathered at the hotel for a night of fun, food, and fundraising (and maybe the occasional alcoholic beverage).

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MINI USA hits 100,000 milestone

MINI USA has sold its 100,000th car since the launch in March 2002, two years ahead of initial forecasts. The sales target in 2002 was 20,000 per annum, but America has fallen for the car following its ‘Car of the Year’ award at the Detroit International Auto Show in 2003. The first European car to win the award.

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