Cooper New MINI (R56) - first official info


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Earlier today BMW AG have released "MINI Fahrdynamic Workshop" (MINI Driving dynamics Workshop)
"pre-press release" of new MINI. Official press release with detailed info & pics is coming on August 14th (expect "leaked" pics a day or two earlier). ;)

PR includes photos of taped new MINI, chassis & suspension & engines pics.

And data. :D

Highlights:

A bit bigger inside & outside (e.g. 60mm longer)

Even greater Go-Kart-Feeling.

Evolutionary exterior, revolutionary interior with much better materials and fit & finish - with greater individual upholstery & trim options.

MINI Cooper: 1.6L I4; Valvetronic; 88kW (120HP at 6,000rpm); 160 Nm at 4,250rpm (140Nm available from 2,000rpm on), 12.5% better mileage (EU-test).

MINI Cooper S: 1.6L I4; twin scroll turbo; direct injection; 128kW (175HP at 5,500rpm); 240Nm from 1,600rpm - 5,000rpm; 260Nm at "overboost" at acceleration; no turbo lag.

Both engines having alu block & cylinder head. Both 84x77x85.5mm with 1,598ccm.

Euro4 eco standard met.

Mini One & Diesel coming later.

Both Cooper models have 6-gang manual gearbox.
6-gang automatic (with 5 clutches) optional - with Comfort & Sport modes. Available with steering wheel shifting paddles.

Cooper S coming with mechanical "Super LSD" differential.

EPAS - electro-mechanical Electric Power Assisted Steering" standard.
"Sport" button (ala Z4) for even greater steering & throttle response.

Reworked alu chassis for even greater driving dynamics.

Free sport suspension set-ups optional for Cooper & Cooper S.

Standard: 6 airbags, run flat tyres, ABS, EBD, CBC, ASC+T, DSC+ (with Hill Assist & Braking Assist), TDC, Chip-key & Start/Stop button.

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First driving impressions:

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3 (click "Next Article" for more)
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

Sounds like new little ultimate driving machine...:usa7uh:

:t-cheers:
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

Is this supposed to be new or is this a "face-lift"? Only the front look new to me.

M
 
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Merc1 said:
Is this supposed to be new or is this a "face-lift"? Only the front look new to me.

M
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If Eni's title says "New Mini" then be sure it's all new Mini!;)

:t-cheers:
 
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Merc1 said:
Is this supposed to be new or is this a "face-lift"? Only the front look new to me. M
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It's a new MINI (R56). Mk2 MINI (or better: Mk3).

Styling is evolutionary - facelift-ish if you want - but all the other changes are revolutionary (completely new body, chasis, suspension, engines, safety features etc.). The car is totaly reworked - also exterior & interior dimensions are changed.

Why the design is the same? MINI is a design icon (just like VW Beetle or Porsche 911) so minor design changes are expected. Also people like MINI as it is - its current shape. Perhaps Mk3 will be a bit different.
 
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EniLab said:
MINI Cooper S: 1.6L I4; twin scroll turbo; direct injection; 128kW (175HP at 5,500rpm); 240Nm from 1,600rpm - 5,000rpm; 260Nm in "Overboost" mode at acceleration; no turbo lag.
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Not possible.

Anyhow, this is the engine co-developed with PSA right? Sounds pretty good, but the styling disappoints.
 
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Top Secret said:
Sounds pretty good, but the styling disappoints.
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It's more gay than ever.
 
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ojis said:
It's more gay than ever.
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Why "gay"? Just because you don't like the design of the car doesn't mean it's gay.

:t-cheers:
 
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Top Secret said:
Not possible.

Anyhow, this is the engine co-developed with PSA right? Sounds pretty good, but the styling disappoints.
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The twin-scroll-turbo is almost the same design as bi-turbo N54 engine from 335i . So: no turbo lag. :D

Yes, the new 1.6L engine is a cooperation project with PSA.

But mind that BMW AG was fully responsible for engine engineering & development, while PSA Peugeot Citroen was only responsible for manufacturing, purchasing & logistics.
 
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EniLab said:
The twin-scroll-turbo is almost the same design as bi-turbo N54 engine from 335i. So: no turbo lag. :D

Yes, the new 1.6L engine is a cooperation project with PSA.

But mind that BMW AG was fully responsible for engine engineering & development, while PSA Peugeot Citroen was only responsible for manufacturing, purchasing & logistics.
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Eh...the Mini only has one turbo doesn't it?

Anyway, this is a brand-new engine right? Or is it the same one found in the cooking Peugeot 206 models?
 
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Top Secret said:
Eh...the Mini only has one turbo doesn't it?

Anyway, this is a brand-new engine right? Or is it the same one found in the cooking Peugeot 206 models?
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Current MINI Cooper S has supercharger engine not turbo.

New Cooper S comes with twin scroll single turbo engine. Yes, it's one turbocharger with twin scroll tech.

Twin-scroll: the ducts in the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger are separated from one another in each case for two cylinders - this enables the engine to capitalise on the dynamic action of the gas columns pulsating within the manifold. This results in better response by the turbocharger - with its turbine building up optimum momentum right from the start at lower rpm.
Charge pressure is limited to 0.8 bar and starts to build up at 1,400 rpm - virtually eliminating the “turbo gap. So the new engine shows the kind of response you would expect in a much larger NA engine.

It's the same engine as in 207 GT, but with different settings:
207 GT: 150HP, 244Nm peak
Cooper S: 175HP, 260Nm peak
 
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EniLab said:
New Cooper S comes with twin scroll single turbo engine. Yes, it's one turbocharger with twin scroll tech.
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Yeah, thought so; you said it had two earlier.
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

Merc1 said:
Is this supposed to be new or is this a "face-lift"? Only the front look new to me.

M
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As far as appearance is concerned, the only change appears to be the bumpers. I don't think they will change the overall appearance of it too much because BMW have essentially created a car with cult status; they will want to maintain that. Drastic changes could jeopardize the strong image of the car.
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

ohh damn they destroyed a pretty cool car.. very sad :(
 
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The Artist said:
ohh damn they destroyed a pretty cool car.. very sad :(
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Why do you think they've destroyed it? Than you can say that Porsche destroyed the new 997 because it's almost the same car with only small difference in the headlights...

:t-cheers:
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

well it looks good this doesent..
 
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The Artist said:
well it looks good this doesent..
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As you wish :rolleyes: , but i don't think there's any single reason as far as the design is concerned to say that this car has been destroyed.;)

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Top Secret said:
Yeah, thought so; you said it had two earlier.
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Even I can make a mistake sometimes. :D
 
Re: New MINI (R56) - official info!

The Artist said:
well it looks good this doesent..
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I agree. The first one looked quite nice. So far this one looks a bit like a sad cartoon car.

The technical specifications sound very good though. :usa7uh:
 
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Mr. Mercedes said:
I agree. The first one looked quite nice. So far this one looks a bit like a sad cartoon car.
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Mind that the cars in the pics are still masked, and that yellow color is the reason for cartoonish look.

More pics in blue & silver: HERE

First driving impressions:

Article 1

Article 2
 

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