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Cooper"S" · Oct 29th, 2007, 10:47 PM

I am wondering what power a standard S makes at the wheels? I ask as the car I test drove and bought did not seem that quick in comparison to the TT I have.

I know the TT is 225 hp but it looses a lot through the 4 wheel drive so the power at the wheels is a lot lower so I thought the Mini would maybe feel as quick (being smaller too)

I have yet to pick it up as well but looking forward to it

Capsaisin · Oct 30th, 2007, 08:27 AM

As the facelift model makes 170 at the flywheel, compared to your TT's 225, I cannot imagine that 4 wheel drive is going to throw away most of that advantage, whatever the power at the wheels.

If the S feels too slow, there are remedies available.

Cooper"S" · Oct 30th, 2007, 12:08 PM

The remaped TT's only make 180 ish at the wheels so I am not sure what the standard ones make probably a bit less??

alski · Oct 30th, 2007, 12:20 PM

ask gtt as they do both

minigolf · Nov 4th, 2007, 01:14 AM

Prior to my MCS I had a chipped Mk4 GTI 1.8T. It felt quicker than my MINI, even though it wasn't. The spool up and power delivery from the turbo is completely different to the linear power delivery of the supercharged 1.6 engine of the MINI. My wife now has a Mk5 GTI and, again, it feels quicker. But with the mods my MCS now has (the usual 15% pulley, CAI, cat-back zorst) in a straight line drag, the times would be close to identical.

So, even though a 225bhp TT would still be quicker than a stock MCS, the difference probably isn't as great as it feels.

I bet the MINI rewards you more and feels more connected and precise than your TT ever did.

1320autos · Nov 7th, 2007, 03:05 PM

We've seen anywhere between 150 to 167 on standard cars

Cooper"S" · Nov 7th, 2007, 06:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

We've seen anywhere between 150 to 167 on standard cars

Really? At the wheels? That seems pretty good

sef · Nov 7th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Yes... I got 169 at the wheels... Standard Facelift...

Oct 29th, 2007, 10:47 PM	#1
Cooper"S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Power at Wheels? I am wondering what power a standard S makes at the wheels? I ask as the car I test drove and bought did not seem that quick in comparison to the TT I have. I know the TT is 225 hp but it looses a lot through the 4 wheel drive so the power at the wheels is a lot lower so I thought the Mini would maybe feel as quick (being smaller too) I have yet to pick it up as well but looking forward to it

Oct 30th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
alski ever been on a dyno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 917 Offline	ask gtt as they do both carefree

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 01:35 PM Posts: 14,033 Offline	Prior to my MCS I had a chipped Mk4 GTI 1.8T. It felt quicker than my MINI, even though it wasn't. The spool up and power delivery from the turbo is completely different to the linear power delivery of the supercharged 1.6 engine of the MINI. My wife now has a Mk5 GTI and, again, it feels quicker. But with the mods my MCS now has (the usual 15% pulley, CAI, cat-back zorst) in a straight line drag, the times would be close to identical. So, even though a 225bhp TT would still be quicker than a stock MCS, the difference probably isn't as great as it feels. I bet the MINI rewards you more and feels more connected and precise than your TT ever did. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 1,928 Offline	We've seen anywhere between 150 to 167 on standard cars Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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sef Affinity to 1320 Autos My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 674 Offline	Yes... I got 169 at the wheels... Standard Facelift... www.miniclubuk.com

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Oct 30th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Capsaisin cave capsicum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crewe Local Time: 04:35 AM Posts: 3,367 Offline	As the facelift model makes 170 at the flywheel, compared to your TT's 225, I cannot imagine that 4 wheel drive is going to throw away most of that advantage, whatever the power at the wheels. If the S feels too slow, there are remedies available.

Oct 30th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cooper"S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 64 Offline	The remaped TT's only make 180 ish at the wheels so I am not sure what the standard ones make probably a bit less??

Nov 7th, 2007, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cooper"S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 03:35 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) We've seen anywhere between 150 to 167 on standard cars Really? At the wheels? That seems pretty good

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