New mini to sport a turbo

175hp direct injection twin scroll

i thought the mini cooper S already rocked a turbo

supercharged

I think the most important news is that it was designed after 1990 unlike the first Mini engine.

“The new car is almost three inches longer in front with a slightly higher hood. This was done to accommodate the new European pedestrian-whacking regulations, which demand that the front ends of all cars have to have upright bulging snouts to more comfortably collect jaywalkers.” funny

learn sumn new everyday

yeah, this engine design is only half a decade old

christ its about time they did something cool with it stock.

I want one so that I can say that I have Prince under the hood.

I dunno, i think a supercharger is a perfect fit for a small car like that

sweet, finally

Where is (badnewsmini) on this one…

the mini “s” as it sits now is crazy fast for a small car. i know from expirence since i work at bmw/mini

meh… quick and handles well for a fwd car…

at best…

Agreed.

I like the turbo Idea. but I think the S/C was better. the car was leggy as it was with the underpowered 1.6 I can only imagain what leg will feel like with the turbo out of boost.

im will to be its an extremely small turbo. its making less than 180hp, its not like they are going to bolt up a gt30 or something. lag will more than likely not be an issue.

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hmm I like the idea of the overboost feture Im sure that helps abit. I might have to go take one for a spin. altho I probibly wont bo back to a mini till there AWD.

its probably similar to the saab “overboost”
when you mash the gas you get a little more boost… uhm, yeah. its a boost spike. :slight_smile: