MINI has announced that its John Cooper Works models are getting a new engine for the 2013 model year. Although the new 1.6L engine puts out the same 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft. of torque as the outgoing engine, it is more fuel efficient and has reduced emissions.
MINI has announced that its John Cooper Works models are getting a new engine for the 2013 model year. Although the new 1.6L engine puts out the same 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft. of torque as the outgoing engine, it is more fuel efficient and has reduced emissions.
The new turbocharged 1.6L engine is more efficient thanks to its aluminum block and bearing mounts, reinforced pistons and high-strength cylinder head and low-weight camshafts. The exhaust valves are also sodium-filled to help provide the extra cooling required by a turbocharged engine, and the intake camshaft features infinite phase adjustment. The engine produces its maximum output of 208 hp at 6,000 rpm, while peak torque of 192 lb-ft. is on tap between 1,850 and 5,600 rpm. The overboost function allows this figure to be raised to 207 lb-ft for a short time between 2,000 and 5,200 rpm.
The 1.6L engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, but buyers can also choose a six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic function.
2013 MINI John Cooper Works Lineup Performance Specifications:
The 2013 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop will race from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds (automatic: 6.4 sec) on the way to a top speed of 148 mph (automatic: 147 mph). Its average fuel consumption comes in at 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic: 7.1 l/100 km).
The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman also blends imposing acceleration – 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds (automatic: 6.7 sec) – and a top speed of 148 mph (automatic: 147 mph. Its average fuel consumption comes in at 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic: 7.2 l/100 km).
The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible sprints from rest to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds (automatic: 6.8 sec) and reaches a top speed of 146 mph (automatic: 145 mph). Its average fuel consumption comes in at 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic: 7.2 l/100 km).
A 0 to 60 mph time of 6.1 seconds (automatic: 6.3 sec) makes the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe the fasting-accelerating of these elite athletes, and it also boasts a top speed of 149 mph (automatic: 148 mph). This outstanding sporting potency belies average fuel consumption of 6.6 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic: 7.1 l/100 km).
The MINI John Cooper Works Roadster reaches 60 mph from rest in 6.3 seconds (automatic: 6.5 sec) and continues on to a top speed of 147 mph (automatic: 146 mph). Its average fuel consumption comes in at 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic: 7.3 l/100 km).
