Next Generation MINI Cooper S Works - Power

[Paul]

http://www.mini2.com/article344.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

http://www.mini2.com/article344.html

Thanking you. Nice to know - performance is good but the stand alone model approach is even better. Turns it into a bit of an M car for the range, which is a good thing in my book.

[Paul]

I agree, I couldn't really pin if it will be factory exclusive, it seems to be leaning that way as it does look like it will be quite different from the normal S, more than an aero kit and some badges, put it that way.

[AidenL]

Arrrgh........... now what to do?

[Paul]

We sttill dont know what it will look like "gaping" is the sort of impression I get! Or indeed how the turbo "feels", as I've heard mixed reports on the lag (or lack of) effect so far..

[BlackFerret]

gah still nothing on the gearboxes!!!!

it has to 4x4 it simply has to be!!!

[Paul]

Do you think that after a year we'll see a lot of used Works and GP Tuning cars hit the market? The performance of this should be better, with all the "practicalities" of the regular MINI. But at a cost no doubt.

[AidenL]

I guess when news and reviews filter through, it will cause people to change who want the latest and greatest?

This is really a tough choice for me personally.........

Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden

Arrrgh........... now what to do?

It's alright Aiden, if it's anything like the GP by the time we see it the car will be 150kg heavier and have lost 20 horses.

Seriously though, this sounds so much like the spec that was being floated for the GP when this thread started. Maybe still a bit down on power but in general execution it's pretty much what many of us were hoping for. Oh well. Shame I don't want to wait til the end of 07 for the next car.

S.

edit - sorry Paul, this was supposed to be on the GP thread - feel free to move it if you think appropriate.

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by Aiden

I guess when news and reviews filter through, it will cause people to change who want the latest and greatest?

This is really a tough choice for me personally.........

Must be hard.

[AidenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Must be hard.

Sometimes.......

[Paul]

From what I've been hearing it sounds very promising to me, it feels like they've taken a much more in house approach to the whole "Works" project, which can only be a good thing for the customer, and also would mean JCW will (long overdue some might say) get it's own MINI2 section.

[dukesantos]

I wonder how much they can change the front end within the European ped regulations and USA crash testing requirements. Over here bumper and light heights, among other things, are also regulated. I'm concerned that this new Works model might not make it over here, we've seen that happen many times in the past involving numerous models and manufacturers.

[Brynster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I agree, I couldn't really pin if it will be factory exclusive, it seems to be leaning that way as it does look like it will be quite different from the normal S, more than an aero kit and some badges, put it that way.

Different enough for "the Works" to actually compete with it. ie good enough to base a MINI rally team on ? I think it's long overdue for Cooper Works MINIs to regenerate the reputation that has made the Mini Cooper name. Come on: Paddy Hopkirk, the Flying Finns and the Monte wins were a loooong time ago. With all the record sales that they're boasting about, how about putting a bit back into Motorsport and keeping the image alive. It would be something for all us MINI enthusiasts to enthuse over

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Brynster

Different enough for "the Works" to actually compete with it. ie good enough to base a MINI rally team on ? I think it's long overdue for Cooper Works MINIs to regenerate the reputation that has made the Mini Cooper name. Come on: Paddy Hopkirk, the Flying Finns and the Monte wins were a loooong time ago. With all the record sales that they're boasting about, how about putting a bit back into Motorsport and keeping the image alive. It would be something for all us MINI enthusiasts to enthuse over

good point Bryn, it would be good if the Works car was an actual Works Competition car

Great bit of news Paul, think I shall go get my name on the list