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rene_73 · Mar 15th, 2007, 12:38 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if the 2nd generation has a chronopack like the former did. I know most people didn't like it, but I do still. So that you can have your speedo in front of you? And is the intake on the bonnet really a fake one?

I still have the 1st generation mini cooper s. Don't get me wrong, I do like to see the new mini's on the road, I just wished it didn't have a shared engine with peugeot cars together with the points above.

CC07ERS · Mar 15th, 2007, 01:17 PM

No there is not , they have binned it for the moment , but could be back you never no

steeve · Mar 15th, 2007, 01:20 PM

T'is true that the scoop is a dummy and doesnt do any thing. Just like the scoop on the Works Subaru Rally cars, so its in reasonable company
As far as the engine is concerned, it is a BMW engine built in the UK in the new car and not something made by Chrysler in Brazil ................

KenL · Mar 15th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rene_73 (original)

I still have the 1st generation mini cooper s. Don't get me wrong, I do like to see the new mini's on the road, I just wished it didn't have a shared engine with peugeot cars together with the points above.

What, you would rather have an engine which was shared with the Chrysler PT Cruiser than a BMW designed one

MINIAC · Mar 15th, 2007, 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

What, you would rather have an engine which was shared with the Chrysler PT Cruiser than a BMW designed one

The Tritec engine in the 1st Gen MCS is not the same one as in the PT Cruiser, and this engine has proven to be "bullet proof".

pimbeche · Mar 16th, 2007, 03:11 AM

I definetly vote for the new BMW engine!

KenL · Mar 16th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

The Tritec engine in the 1st Gen MCS is not the same one as in the PT Cruiser, and this engine has proven to be "bullet proof".

It pretty much is apart from the supercharger. Many S engines were far from bullet proof - loads of people had problems with some parts ( a tensioner breaking springs to mind) on S cars.

BMW engines have a great reputation - perhaps THE best. I think the one in the MINI will prove to be good in the long run.

Info on the MINI/Pt/Neon engine use here. Chrysler / BMW / Rover 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines

MINIAC · Mar 16th, 2007, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

It pretty much is apart from the supercharger. Many S engines were far from bullet proof - loads of people had problems with some parts ( a tensioner breaking springs to mind) on S cars.

Info on the MINI/Pt/Neon engine use here. Chrysler / BMW / Rover 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines

You need to read the white paper referenced in the following FAQ:

Where can engine, powertrain and supercharger details be found?

The term "bullet proof" pertains to an engine standing up to modifications, not to ancillary part on the engine breaking.

burack · May 14th, 2007, 08:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

BMW engines have a great reputation - perhaps THE best. I think the one in the MINI will prove to be good in the long run.

It actually won the best engine of the year award man

Really good one.

Mar 15th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#1
rene_73 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Chrono pack Hi, I was wondering if the 2nd generation has a chronopack like the former did. I know most people didn't like it, but I do still. So that you can have your speedo in front of you? And is the intake on the bonnet really a fake one? I still have the 1st generation mini cooper s. Don't get me wrong, I do like to see the new mini's on the road, I just wished it didn't have a shared engine with peugeot cars together with the points above.

Mar 15th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 08:06 AM Posts: 276 Offline	T'is true that the scoop is a dummy and doesnt do any thing. Just like the scoop on the Works Subaru Rally cars, so its in reasonable company As far as the engine is concerned, it is a BMW engine built in the UK in the new car and not something made by Chrysler in Brazil ................ Last edited by steeve : Mar 15th, 2007 at 01:22 PM. Reason: spelling damn it.

Mar 15th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rene_73 (original) I still have the 1st generation mini cooper s. Don't get me wrong, I do like to see the new mini's on the road, I just wished it didn't have a shared engine with peugeot cars together with the points above. What, you would rather have an engine which was shared with the Chrysler PT Cruiser than a BMW designed one Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 16th, 2007, 09:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) The Tritec engine in the 1st Gen MCS is not the same one as in the PT Cruiser, and this engine has proven to be "bullet proof". It pretty much is apart from the supercharger. Many S engines were far from bullet proof - loads of people had problems with some parts ( a tensioner breaking springs to mind) on S cars. BMW engines have a great reputation - perhaps THE best. I think the one in the MINI will prove to be good in the long run. Info on the MINI/Pt/Neon engine use here. Chrysler / BMW / Rover 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 16th, 2007, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 8,667 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) It pretty much is apart from the supercharger. Many S engines were far from bullet proof - loads of people had problems with some parts ( a tensioner breaking springs to mind) on S cars. Info on the MINI/Pt/Neon engine use here. Chrysler / BMW / Rover 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines You need to read the white paper referenced in the following FAQ: Where can engine, powertrain and supercharger details be found? The term "bullet proof" pertains to an engine standing up to modifications, not to ancillary part on the engine breaking.

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Mar 15th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	No there is not , they have binned it for the moment , but could be back you never no

Mar 15th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 11:06 PM Posts: 8,667 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) What, you would rather have an engine which was shared with the Chrysler PT Cruiser than a BMW designed one The Tritec engine in the 1st Gen MCS is not the same one as in the PT Cruiser, and this engine has proven to be "bullet proof".

Mar 16th, 2007, 03:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
pimbeche MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 07:06 AM Posts: 59 Offline	I definetly vote for the new BMW engine!

May 14th, 2007, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
burack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: istanbul, Turkey Local Time: 09:06 AM Posts: 73 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) BMW engines have a great reputation - perhaps THE best. I think the one in the MINI will prove to be good in the long run. It actually won the best engine of the year award man Really good one.

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