Torque of Countryman S

[beaver]

MINIUSA.com mentioned the torque is 177 ft-lb. In the last paragraph, also stated that "And our overboost function bumps torque further to 192 ft-lb should the need arise"

I wonder what is the maximum torque for Countryman S? What is this overboost function? How to enable this overboost function?

http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/FACTS...nce_Features-s

[MrLoz]

As far as I am aware the current 1.6 petrol turbo has over boost. The turbo briefly runs past it's usual turbo boost pressure providing extra HP/ torque for a brief period. To access over boost just floor the accelerator. I had the additional gages fitted to my Countryman All4 auto cooper S and one of the gages shows turbo pressure or more precisely indicates torque measured from one of the various engine management sensors. The gage briefly shows over 100% i.e. over boost. It's also interesting to see HP and torque figures in the mini connected system.


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[Angib]

Lots of turbocharged engines have 'overboost' since the boost is controlled by the ECU. Like the Mini, they offer a short-term increase in maximum boost pressure to give extra torque for typically 10-20 seconds. After that it drops back down to the normal level that the engine can withstand for a long period. The logic being you only normally want maximum boost/torque for a short period and so they can allow a higher level - that would cause excessive heat build-up and/or wear if the engine was allowed to produce that level for an hour or two.

[CCroker]

To enjoy the Turbo overboost, you must have the Sport Package and then select SPORT MODE and the ECU electronics will kick it in.