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MINI December News Flash
Thu Dec 08 12:00:00 CET 2005 Press Release
MINI Cooper S Auto gets tuned on. MINI Cooper gets louder. MINI gets Stuff'd for Christmas.
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MINI Cooper S Auto gets tuned on
The John Cooper Works engine tuning kit has been a great success since it was
launched in 2003. Demand in the UK has seen one in nine Cooper S hatch owners
opting for the upgrade. From this month, the tuning kit is now available for
MINI Cooper S' with automatic transmission.
The JCW kit will push the auto-shifting Cooper S to 203bhp at 6,450 rpm with an
impressive 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds; an increase of 33bhp over the standard MINI
Cooper S. Offered as an aftermarket kit from all 157 MINI dealerships, the cost
is £2,999 (excl. fitting).
The Aisin six-speed transmission in a MINI Cooper S auto was developed to
maintain the MINI's traditional zesty drive. The close gear ratio settings
ensure sharp gear changes and a dynamic driving experience that complements the
sporty character of the MINI Cooper S. The great drive is further enhanced by
the high level of standard equipment including Steptronic paddles on the
steering wheel, Automatic Stability Control and Traction (ASC+T) and Adaptive
Transmission Control (AGS). AGS allows the transmission to adapt over time to
fit with the driver's individual driving style.
MINI Cooper gets louder
As many MINI owners know, the Cooper name is synonymous with motorsport and the
new John Cooper Works sound kit allows them to make their MINI Coopers sound
like racing cars. The kit includes a new air filter to provide a direct
acoustic connection from the engine compartment to the car's interior creating
a more powerful, sporty sound for the driver.
This has been achieved by reducing the air flow resistance in the air filter
element together with modified engine electronics and a stainless steel sports
exhaust that runs from the manifold pipe down to the rear silencer. The price
is £645 (excl. fitting) and includes a John Cooper Works engine badge and
emblem for the boot lid.
MINI gets Stuff'd for Christmas
MINI has hit another milestone this year selling its 10,000th MINI cuckoo clock
since 2001. All around the country, MINI owners are getting festive to the tune
of 'brum, brum, beep, beep' every hour. The clock has been bringing joy (but
not peace) to homes around the country for a price of £49.95 and is available
from all MINI dealerships and the mini.co.uk website. There are plenty of other
gift ideas in the MINI Stuff range including clothing, watches, sunglasses,
model cars and luggage.