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cooper4us · Jan 13th, 2003, 08:12 PM

By Wards Automotive. Here is the link:

http://subscribers.wardsauto.com/Mic...04&siteid =26

Enjoy!

PS: This award should silence some of the most recalcitrant critics of the 1.6L Tritec MINI engine.

LuckyRVA · Jan 13th, 2003, 08:19 PM

Cool!

Paul · Jan 13th, 2003, 10:37 PM

Now even to me, that IS a surprise! But a nice one.

Harry Morant · Jan 14th, 2003, 02:53 AM

Is anyone keeping a list of all the awards our favourite little car is getting.Thats three in the last week isn't it? - Female, North American, Engine,

BruceK · Jan 14th, 2003, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cooper4us
...PS: This award should silence some of the most recalcitrant critics of the 1.6L Tritec MINI engine.

Yes it should! I love the Cooper S engine - it really suits the personality of the car.

The trusty A-series engines in the classic Mini (especially the 1275 versions), while not super powerful, were really nice and torquey, providing great driving pleasure rewarding the driver with instant throttle response. It is commendable of BMW (and Rover, and Chrysler) that this important and defining driving characteristic of the classic Mini was seen as a worthy trait that the new MINI should possess. Mission accomplished.

noahe · Jan 29th, 2003, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harry Morant
Is anyone keeping a list of all the awards our favourite little car is getting.Thats three in the last week isn't it? - Female, North American, Engine,

I second that. Could we please have a FAQ with a listing off all the awards the MINI has received? With links, date, and details if possible. Maybe it could be in the format of one award per post on the thread. I'd be happy to contribute all the ones I know of in Canada.

Paul · Jan 29th, 2003, 09:40 PM

Good idea.

I'll PM MINIAC (king of the FAQ) and we can club together on this.

Romhog · Jan 30th, 2003, 01:42 PM

Yea its a solid little beast! Maybe it will be used over and over in future models for years to come, just like the first mini's used the Sprite engine, back in the day. That was a solid little engine for its day.
Nothing like setting a standard all over again!

barnster · Jan 30th, 2003, 07:29 PM

Well, I agree hardily, a sweet little motor.
So what or where, was it I read that peugot/citroen
will be making a "suitable" replacement unit?

Paul · Jan 30th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by barnster
Well, I agree hardily, a sweet little motor.
So what or where, was it I read that peugot/citroen
will be making a "suitable" replacement unit?

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=130 Is the 'Pug' engine news story from last July.

HardTimes · Jan 30th, 2003, 10:36 PM

Good stuff!!

Chris

Romhog · Jan 31st, 2003, 12:05 AM

Those probably won't make it to the USA though will they?

BruceK · Jan 31st, 2003, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Romhog
...just like the first mini's used the Sprite engine, back in the day. That was a solid little engine for its day. ..

Just like the Sprite used the Austin A40's engine. And just like the A40 used the Morris Minor's engine. And just like the Minor used the Austin A30's engine. And that was just the A-Series engine's first decade (the 1950's). That great little engine was in continuous production until classic Minis ceased production in late in 2000!

As nice as the Tritec engine is, there's no way it will last the nearly 50 years of the A-series. Anyway, supposedly we'll all be driving fuel cell cars in 10-20 years.

Romhog · Jan 31st, 2003, 12:17 AM

yea, very unknown by most Americans. My father had a Bug eyed Sprite. 1970. He raced it till the floor fell out. it was fun watching the road though the floor!
Thank god rust protection has come a long way!

Paul · Jan 31st, 2003, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Romhog
Those probably won't make it to the USA though will they?

What wont?

Romhog · Jan 31st, 2003, 02:11 AM

Sorry, the Peugeot Citroën will not be making it to the states. That was my question.

BruceK · Jan 31st, 2003, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Romhog
Sorry, the Peugeot Citroën will not be making it to the states. That was my question.

Just to confirm, we are talking about the future joint venture between PeugeotCitroën and BMW to build the engines powering the next generation MINI sometime around 2006, aren't we? (Not the re-introduction of either Peugeot or Citroën brand cars to the US)

If we are speaking of engines, based upon the news story below, I am confident that the jointly developed and manufactured PeugeotCitroën/BMW engine will make it to the US in some future MINIs, replacing the Tritec.

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=130

Jan 13th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#1
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	1.6L Supercharged Tritec MINI engine awarded best engine for 2003... By Wards Automotive. Here is the link: http://subscribers.wardsauto.com/Mic...04&siteid =26 Enjoy! PS: This award should silence some of the most recalcitrant critics of the 1.6L Tritec MINI engine. '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Jan 13th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 1,277 Offline	Cool! 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

Jan 14th, 2003, 03:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: 1.6L Supercharged Tritec MINI engine awarded best engine for 2003... Quote: Originally posted by cooper4us ...PS: This award should silence some of the most recalcitrant critics of the 1.6L Tritec MINI engine. Yes it should! I love the Cooper S engine - it really suits the personality of the car. The trusty A-series engines in the classic Mini (especially the 1275 versions), while not super powerful, were really nice and torquey, providing great driving pleasure rewarding the driver with instant throttle response. It is commendable of BMW (and Rover, and Chrysler) that this important and defining driving characteristic of the classic Mini was seen as a worthy trait that the new MINI should possess. Mission accomplished. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 29th, 2003, 09:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Harry Morant Is anyone keeping a list of all the awards our favourite little car is getting.Thats three in the last week isn't it? - Female, North American, Engine, I second that. Could we please have a FAQ with a listing off all the awards the MINI has received? With links, date, and details if possible. Maybe it could be in the format of one award per post on the thread. I'd be happy to contribute all the ones I know of in Canada. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Jan 30th, 2003, 07:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
barnster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N.Cali=twisty roads Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 30 Offline	peugot/citroen Well, I agree hardily, a sweet little motor. So what or where, was it I read that peugot/citroen will be making a "suitable" replacement unit?

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Jan 13th, 2003, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Now even to me, that IS a surprise! But a nice one.

Jan 14th, 2003, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 06:56 AM Posts: 835 Offline	Is anyone keeping a list of all the awards our favourite little car is getting.Thats three in the last week isn't it? - Female, North American, Engine,

Jan 29th, 2003, 09:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Good idea. I'll PM MINIAC (king of the FAQ) and we can club together on this.

Jan 30th, 2003, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Yea its a solid little beast! Maybe it will be used over and over in future models for years to come, just like the first mini's used the Sprite engine, back in the day. That was a solid little engine for its day. Nothing like setting a standard all over again!

Jan 30th, 2003, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Re: peugot/citroen Quote: Originally posted by barnster Well, I agree hardily, a sweet little motor. So what or where, was it I read that peugot/citroen will be making a "suitable" replacement unit? http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=130 Is the 'Pug' engine news story from last July.

Jan 30th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
HardTimes RX-8 Owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Liverpool Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 177 Offline	Good stuff!! Chris Black HP RX-8, Red / Black Leather, Electric Sunroof... ZOOM, ZOOM!

Jan 31st, 2003, 12:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Those probably won't make it to the USA though will they?

Jan 31st, 2003, 12:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Romhog ...just like the first mini's used the Sprite engine, back in the day. That was a solid little engine for its day. .. Just like the Sprite used the Austin A40's engine. And just like the A40 used the Morris Minor's engine. And just like the Minor used the Austin A30's engine. And that was just the A-Series engine's first decade (the 1950's). That great little engine was in continuous production until classic Minis ceased production in late in 2000! As nice as the Tritec engine is, there's no way it will last the nearly 50 years of the A-series. Anyway, supposedly we'll all be driving fuel cell cars in 10-20 years. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 31st, 2003, 12:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 511 Offline	yea, very unknown by most Americans. My father had a Bug eyed Sprite. 1970. He raced it till the floor fell out. it was fun watching the road though the floor! Thank god rust protection has come a long way!

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Jan 31st, 2003, 12:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 40,873 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Romhog Those probably won't make it to the USA though will they? What wont?

Jan 31st, 2003, 02:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
Romhog My mini is my casket Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Local Time: 03:56 PM Posts: 511 Offline	Sorry, the Peugeot Citroën will not be making it to the states. That was my question.

Jan 31st, 2003, 03:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 02:56 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Romhog Sorry, the Peugeot Citroën will not be making it to the states. That was my question. Just to confirm, we are talking about the future joint venture between PeugeotCitroën and BMW to build the engines powering the next generation MINI sometime around 2006, aren't we? (Not the re-introduction of either Peugeot or Citroën brand cars to the US) If we are speaking of engines, based upon the news story below, I am confident that the jointly developed and manufactured PeugeotCitroën/BMW engine will make it to the US in some future MINIs, replacing the Tritec. http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=130 + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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