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andyupnorth · Oct 28th, 2004, 12:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123

Just a few comments....

Firstly, unless the MkII is a lot lighter, I'm not sure how they're goining to get away with less power / torque, without making the car any less sluggish.

88bhp and 104bhp on offer for the MINI One and 140bhp for the Cooper with more torque all round............how is that less power/torque?

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Secondly, turbocharging within BMW is only used on diesels........BMW will not sign-off a gasoline engine that features turbocharged forced induction.

Turbocharging is returning to BMW petrol engines in the new 3-series with a 340bhp turbocharged 3.0litre six in a sporting 330Ti model.

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Thirdly, 200 bhp will not be competitive in 3 years time......we're already at 210 bhp, any less will be a retrograde step, unless, again the car is 150 kg lighter.

Not disagreeing but 200bhp is pretty competitive in any car the size of the MINI

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I smells a rat.....

Roland?

Robert[/quote]

Oct 28th, 2004, 12:57 PM	#7
andyupnorth MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 767 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123 Just a few comments.... Firstly, unless the MkII is a lot lighter, I'm not sure how they're goining to get away with less power / torque, without making the car any less sluggish. 88bhp and 104bhp on offer for the MINI One and 140bhp for the Cooper with more torque all round............how is that less power/torque? Quote: Secondly, turbocharging within BMW is only used on diesels........BMW will not sign-off a gasoline engine that features turbocharged forced induction. Turbocharging is returning to BMW petrol engines in the new 3-series with a 340bhp turbocharged 3.0litre six in a sporting 330Ti model. Quote: Thirdly, 200 bhp will not be competitive in 3 years time......we're already at 210 bhp, any less will be a retrograde step, unless, again the car is 150 kg lighter. Not disagreeing but 200bhp is pretty competitive in any car the size of the MINI Quote: I smells a rat..... Roland? Robert[/quote] "Do try to keep up Nigel!"