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MINIAC · Sep 12th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neilobe (original)

The factory works uses the same turbo as the the standard S.

Quote:

... a strengthened and larger twin-scroll turbocharger and exhaust manifold are central to performance improvements. The material used in machining the turbine has been upgraded for the Works engine, with maximum charge pressure increased from 0.9 to 1.3 bar.

Keano · Sep 12th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

From a UK press release:

Good find!

When I was trying to check the turbo changes all I could find was mention of a 'revised' turbo... By the sound of it though the turbo doesnt seem to suffer from that much lag anyhow - need another test drive I recon...

j999orr · Sep 15th, 2008, 11:19 PM

Do it ....the new car is amazing trust me 4 weeks in the new car joy joy joy .....

Keano · Sep 16th, 2008, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by j999orr (original)

Do it ....the new car is amazing trust me 4 weeks in the new car joy joy joy .....

I must admit I thought that I would get alot more of these responses... The fact that I havent probably suggests that it may not be worth the upgrade.

Has anyone noticed on the MINI website that they now do a comparator where you can look at some stats on new cars as a direct comparison (like fuel consumption / insurance group / 0-60 / top speed etc etc) and by putting in an annual mileage you can get an idea of the likely costs for the year - very good idea I think. And when doing a few comparisons for alternatives I think it shows exactly what they wanted - the R56 Mini is a very good car!!

In terms of running costs it predicts that the MINI JCW is rather hard to beat overall - but is the average consumption realistic?

j999orr - what sort of consumption are you getting???

j999orr · Sep 16th, 2008, 11:02 PM

its difficult to judge as the past few weeks have been about having fun so average around 32-35 mpg so i think the 41mpg target will be hard work to achieve this car is not about the mpg although its important it is a very smooth and enjoyable ride and gives alot o pleasure have you driven it yet ??????

Keano · Sep 17th, 2008, 08:35 AM

Yeah had a go a little while ago but was only a short blast round the block... I wana have a slightly longer go to explore it a bit more as when I had a go it didnt feel noticably quicker than my car even though Im sure it is!

Plus it only had a few hundred miles on it so didnt open it up ocmpletely...

I need a longer test - longer than a quick 10mins anyway!

30-35mpg is pretty good seeing as how its new to you and your having a bit of fun - when you settle in and arent hacking about so much that im sure must go up...

Sep 12th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#21
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 8,665 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by neilobe (original) The factory works uses the same turbo as the the standard S. From a UK press release: Quote: ... a strengthened and larger twin-scroll turbocharger and exhaust manifold are central to performance improvements. The material used in machining the turbine has been upgraded for the Works engine, with maximum charge pressure increased from 0.9 to 1.3 bar.

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Sep 12th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 353 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) From a UK press release: Good find! When I was trying to check the turbo changes all I could find was mention of a 'revised' turbo... By the sound of it though the turbo doesnt seem to suffer from that much lag anyhow - need another test drive I recon...

Sep 15th, 2008, 11:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
j999orr john cooper works Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ballyclare Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 36 Offline	Do it ....the new car is amazing trust me 4 weeks in the new car joy joy joy .....

Sep 16th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#24 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 353 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by j999orr (original) Do it ....the new car is amazing trust me 4 weeks in the new car joy joy joy ..... I must admit I thought that I would get alot more of these responses... The fact that I havent probably suggests that it may not be worth the upgrade. Has anyone noticed on the MINI website that they now do a comparator where you can look at some stats on new cars as a direct comparison (like fuel consumption / insurance group / 0-60 / top speed etc etc) and by putting in an annual mileage you can get an idea of the likely costs for the year - very good idea I think. And when doing a few comparisons for alternatives I think it shows exactly what they wanted - the R56 Mini is a very good car!! In terms of running costs it predicts that the MINI JCW is rather hard to beat overall - but is the average consumption realistic? j999orr - what sort of consumption are you getting???

Sep 16th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#25 (permalink)
j999orr john cooper works Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ballyclare Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 36 Offline	its difficult to judge as the past few weeks have been about having fun so average around 32-35 mpg so i think the 41mpg target will be hard work to achieve this car is not about the mpg although its important it is a very smooth and enjoyable ride and gives alot o pleasure have you driven it yet ??????

Sep 17th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#26 (permalink)
Keano MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 01:05 AM Posts: 353 Offline	Yeah had a go a little while ago but was only a short blast round the block... I wana have a slightly longer go to explore it a bit more as when I had a go it didnt feel noticably quicker than my car even though Im sure it is! Plus it only had a few hundred miles on it so didnt open it up ocmpletely... I need a longer test - longer than a quick 10mins anyway! 30-35mpg is pretty good seeing as how its new to you and your having a bit of fun - when you settle in and arent hacking about so much that im sure must go up...

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