The MINI Cooper S has gone turbo!

Old Jul 31, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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The MINI Cooper S has gone turbo!

http://www.gizmag.com/go/5936/1/

DAYAM....

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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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I know someone is going to ask , so 1Kw is about equal to 1.341hp, to the new mini will make about 172hp, and one Nm of torque is about equal to 1.35 foot pounds, so it will make about 118 foot pounds of torque.

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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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I always thought the S was for "Supercharged"
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MBasile
I always thought the S was for "Supercharged"
technically, it was for Sport...
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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The engine output is a substantial and satisfying 110 bhp per litre
i doubt the torque will be lower, thanks to Direct Injection, and a twin-scroll turbo......





besides, this is actually coming out later than it should have.... the turbo was originally supposed to be on the current-gen S WORKS motor.....
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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nice, I like turbo over the supercharger
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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i think it depends what you're doing.
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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They had to rip the rear seats and sound deadening to get it down to around 2500 lbs. I don't know why such a small car is so porky?
Old Jul 31, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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