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timp7748 · Apr 8th, 2006, 11:52 AM

Just found these new pics of the cooper s on the nurburgring. Don't know if they already been posted but they are the clearest pics i've seen. Looks pretty damn good.

Root Ginger · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:33 PM

They have been posted and there's a video too!

Root Ginger · Apr 8th, 2006, 12:41 PM

http://movies.autoexpress.co.uk/auto...ini_cooper.mov

Themikanic · Apr 8th, 2006, 01:14 PM

I don't care for the look at the back at all!!........Too much black plastic bumper

Mike in Australia.

Jon Chalk · Apr 8th, 2006, 01:30 PM

Mike - I suspect some of that is the disguised temporary bodywork, it's definitely a different colour to rest of bodywork & it does look very odd (kind of like a Renault Megane, with a step/bump below the rear window glass) .

zyo · Apr 8th, 2006, 02:36 PM

I don't think the front looks as bad as i thought it would originally, i know its still disguised but it doesn't look as awkward as other shots i've seen, and it is a new front cos you can see the shut lines over the black wheel arch trims.All in all things are looking more positive methinks

Jon Chalk · Apr 8th, 2006, 02:40 PM

Yeah - I saw some on the road the other day & right up until the last minute (they were going other way, on other side of road) I just thought they were modded, all-black current ones coming towards me - it was only the disguised bodywork that gave it away.

Themikanic · Apr 9th, 2006, 09:24 AM

Thanks Cooperama for the clarification. On second glance, I can see the disguised panel sections.
Mike in Australia.

jon vital · Apr 9th, 2006, 09:35 AM

timp7748 · Apr 11th, 2006, 03:04 PM

The video you all talking about is the first nurburgring run. These photos are from a later run (in fact only a couple weeks ago). If you look closer the details of the front bumper can be seen through the very light camoflage. The ol pics were of a cooper s with real heavy masking but these new shots show it with very minimal.

Blusox · Apr 11th, 2006, 04:16 PM

Looks like we'll still be scrubbing our brake dust from the front wheels every 5 minutes!

LMB · Apr 11th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Why are they bothering to keep the Scoop? I am assuming there is no intercooler now they've ditch the SC?

timp7748 · Apr 11th, 2006, 04:48 PM

I suppose it will be kept just to distinguish it from the normal cooper. I don't really know.

Jon Chalk · Apr 11th, 2006, 05:03 PM

Could still be an IC - theory (&practice) works just as well for a turbo- as a super-charger. Very common on performance turbos.

~Marcus~ · Apr 12th, 2006, 11:32 AM

Personally, I would have liked a bit more progression in the design. I know a MINI has to look like a MINI, but they could have taken a few risks in making it a bit more aggressive.

Has anyone noticed that all the prototypes are running around on 16 inch wheels - suggesting that the chassis is being optimised for 16 inchers again - was hoping to go for 17 inch wheels and can't stand a hard ride - too many potholes where I live! I wonder if the runflat technology will be better so it won't be as stiff on 17s.

Of course, my order will be in for a Cooper in 07 after the teething troubles are sorted out!

timp7748 · Apr 12th, 2006, 11:51 AM

Does anyone know if the JCW S will have a more aggressive look as standard. I heard it may be a stand alone model like the M3 is to the 3 series and not so much a dealer upgrade.

Another thing, just imagine what a cooper s would be like if bmw let jcw and their m division both produce a mini together. That would be interesting!

Paul · Apr 12th, 2006, 12:04 PM

As far as I know the JCW will indeed have more than just engine mods and will feature modified panels.

Mini Princess · Apr 12th, 2006, 12:07 PM

Bleurgghhh, old one looks better

LMB · Apr 15th, 2006, 10:50 PM

Video:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109325

Not sure whether it's the same one.

An interesting comment......."the old Chrysler-born two-valve engines will be replaced by a brand-new engine family developed in cooperation with French manufacturer Citroën"

Citroën? I thought it was Peugeot?

jimskater · Apr 15th, 2006, 11:22 PM

PSA Group includes Citroen & Peugeot, doesn't it?

Apr 8th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#1
timp7748 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 75 Offline	New Cooper S Nurburgring Shots Just found these new pics of the cooper s on the nurburgring. Don't know if they already been posted but they are the clearest pics i've seen. Looks pretty damn good. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	They have been posted and there's a video too! It was acceptable in the 80's

Apr 8th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Video http://movies.autoexpress.co.uk/auto...ini_cooper.mov It was acceptable in the 80's

Apr 8th, 2006, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Themikanic Themikanic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ballan, Victoria Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 235 Offline	New Cooper S Nurburgring Shots I don't care for the look at the back at all!!........Too much black plastic bumper Mike in Australia. 2005 JCW Mini Cooper S Chilli

Apr 9th, 2006, 09:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
Themikanic Themikanic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ballan, Victoria Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 235 Offline	New Cooper S Nurburgring Shots Thanks Cooperama for the clarification. On second glance, I can see the disguised panel sections. Mike in Australia. 2005 JCW Mini Cooper S Chilli

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Apr 8th, 2006, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Mike - I suspect some of that is the disguised temporary bodywork, it's definitely a different colour to rest of bodywork & it does look very odd (kind of like a Renault Megane, with a step/bump below the rear window glass) .

Apr 8th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 1,424 Offline	I don't think the front looks as bad as i thought it would originally, i know its still disguised but it doesn't look as awkward as other shots i've seen, and it is a new front cos you can see the shut lines over the black wheel arch trims.All in all things are looking more positive methinks

Apr 8th, 2006, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Yeah - I saw some on the road the other day & right up until the last minute (they were going other way, on other side of road) I just thought they were modded, all-black current ones coming towards me - it was only the disguised bodywork that gave it away.

Apr 9th, 2006, 09:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
jon vital MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 600 Offline	Old!

Apr 11th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
timp7748 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 75 Offline	The video you all talking about is the first nurburgring run. These photos are from a later run (in fact only a couple weeks ago). If you look closer the details of the front bumper can be seen through the very light camoflage. The ol pics were of a cooper s with real heavy masking but these new shots show it with very minimal.

Apr 11th, 2006, 04:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Blusox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: South East Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 279 Offline	Looks like we'll still be scrubbing our brake dust from the front wheels every 5 minutes!

Apr 11th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Why are they bothering to keep the Scoop? I am assuming there is no intercooler now they've ditch the SC? Global Moderator

Apr 11th, 2006, 04:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
timp7748 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 75 Offline	I suppose it will be kept just to distinguish it from the normal cooper. I don't really know.

Apr 11th, 2006, 05:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 698 Offline	Could still be an IC - theory (&practice) works just as well for a turbo- as a super-charger. Very common on performance turbos.

Apr 12th, 2006, 11:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 1,945 Offline	Personally, I would have liked a bit more progression in the design. I know a MINI has to look like a MINI, but they could have taken a few risks in making it a bit more aggressive. Has anyone noticed that all the prototypes are running around on 16 inch wheels - suggesting that the chassis is being optimised for 16 inchers again - was hoping to go for 17 inch wheels and can't stand a hard ride - too many potholes where I live! I wonder if the runflat technology will be better so it won't be as stiff on 17s. Of course, my order will be in for a Cooper in 07 after the teething troubles are sorted out! My Blog

Apr 12th, 2006, 11:51 AM	#16 (permalink)
timp7748 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cornwall Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Does anyone know if the JCW S will have a more aggressive look as standard. I heard it may be a stand alone model like the M3 is to the 3 series and not so much a dealer upgrade. Another thing, just imagine what a cooper s would be like if bmw let jcw and their m division both produce a mini together. That would be interesting!

Apr 12th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 40,553 Offline	As far as I know the JCW will indeed have more than just engine mods and will feature modified panels.

Apr 12th, 2006, 12:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mini Princess MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the boutique Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Bleurgghhh, old one looks better

Apr 15th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:22 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Video: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109325 Not sure whether it's the same one. An interesting comment......."the old Chrysler-born two-valve engines will be replaced by a brand-new engine family developed in cooperation with French manufacturer Citroën" Citroën? I thought it was Peugeot? Global Moderator

Apr 15th, 2006, 11:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 6,709 Offline	PSA Group includes Citroen & Peugeot, doesn't it? www.scmm.org GP 0101

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