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snugglemenow · Apr 12th, 2005, 01:48 AM

We might be switching from an Dodge neon (140bhp) and those 0-60 are around 9.5 to the CVT cooper and wanted to know if the coop wold actully be slower. This is a big issue for us
Anyone?

nonsequitur · Apr 12th, 2005, 03:28 AM

The MINI Cooper CVT will be slower than 9.5sec from a full stop to 60mph, objectively measured in a controlled situation like a drag strip. You can find posts scattered in several Forums where this question was engaged. Check out the Racing (as in drag racing) and this CVT Forum, using Search. We've had several Threads with measured numbers. The Stickies above may help too.

The MINI experience has never needed 0-60 performance. None of the models, even Cooper S or JCW, are particularly "Fast" (in a muscle car way), but we've found them to be "Quick" and very attractive in any performance context.

I love telling the story of taking our CVT-equipped car to the Friday night street drags sponsored by the Portland Police Dept (OR) on the track there. One night, we were soundly beaten to 1/8mi and to 1/4mi by a Mustang, a NOS-equipped Honda, and by a vintage Pontiac GTO in our three runs (76mph, 18.5sec).

But, the crowds gathered around us in Staging to see the motor and to ask why the motor didn't change rpm (CVT-mode). We were quicker "than expected" (which is the best situation). The girls said the car was cute, to the dismay of guys in much more powerful machines. And,... we were very consistent (except my reaction time!).

The MINI CVT absolutely shines in an autocross course or on a road circuit, and it is one of the very best machines to simply motor on the street.

jazmini · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:19 PM

I think the actual performance of the CVT MC is around the upper 9's to low 10's for the 0-60 run. But, it has been reported by some test drivers that it feels fast and quite capable once moving.

ToplessRed · Apr 19th, 2005, 06:51 AM

I rented a Dodge Neon for a trip to LA. It may claim to have more HP than a MINI Cooper but it certainly didn't not seem to be faster. It was frightening trying to merge onto freeways. The steering was scary as hell on any highway that wasn't 100% straight.

nonsequitur · Apr 29th, 2005, 12:46 AM

snugglemenow, So what has happened in your situation?

Apr 12th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#1
snugglemenow MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 11:05 AM Posts: 2 Offline	EST 0-60/ 1/4 mile times We might be switching from an Dodge neon (140bhp) and those 0-60 are around 9.5 to the CVT cooper and wanted to know if the coop wold actully be slower. This is a big issue for us Anyone?

Apr 12th, 2005, 03:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:05 AM Posts: 1,466 Offline	The MINI Cooper CVT will be slower than 9.5sec from a full stop to 60mph, objectively measured in a controlled situation like a drag strip. You can find posts scattered in several Forums where this question was engaged. Check out the Racing (as in drag racing) and this CVT Forum, using Search. We've had several Threads with measured numbers. The Stickies above may help too. The MINI experience has never needed 0-60 performance. None of the models, even Cooper S or JCW, are particularly "Fast" (in a muscle car way), but we've found them to be "Quick" and very attractive in any performance context. I love telling the story of taking our CVT-equipped car to the Friday night street drags sponsored by the Portland Police Dept (OR) on the track there. One night, we were soundly beaten to 1/8mi and to 1/4mi by a Mustang, a NOS-equipped Honda, and by a vintage Pontiac GTO in our three runs (76mph, 18.5sec). But, the crowds gathered around us in Staging to see the motor and to ask why the motor didn't change rpm (CVT-mode). We were quicker "than expected" (which is the best situation). The girls said the car was cute, to the dismay of guys in much more powerful machines. And,... we were very consistent (except my reaction time!). The MINI CVT absolutely shines in an autocross course or on a road circuit, and it is one of the very best machines to simply motor on the street. '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0") Last edited by nonsequitur : Apr 19th, 2005 at 02:57 PM. Reason: Corrected spelling

Apr 18th, 2005, 11:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
jazmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Washington DC area Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 178 Offline	I think the actual performance of the CVT MC is around the upper 9's to low 10's for the 0-60 run. But, it has been reported by some test drivers that it feels fast and quite capable once moving. "Bluebird" 2004 IB/W MC

Apr 29th, 2005, 12:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:05 AM Posts: 1,466 Offline	snugglemenow, So what has happened in your situation? '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")

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Apr 19th, 2005, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
ToplessRed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 11:05 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I rented a Dodge Neon for a trip to LA. It may claim to have more HP than a MINI Cooper but it certainly didn't not seem to be faster. It was frightening trying to merge onto freeways. The steering was scary as hell on any highway that wasn't 100% straight.

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