MINI Clubman and MINI Cabriolet will be powered by new euro 5 standard engines starting from this year, according to the producer. The revised gas engines are part of a set of changes done by BMW to some car models owned by the company, all with the purpose of optimising performance and fuel consumption.
According to BMW the MINI One Minimalism Line will be available in two sets of engines which will have the lowest level of emissions from new features added such as optimized engine technology, Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop and Shift Point Display, all contribute to a figure of 119g/km CO2. All models will be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and the DSC system.
The new engine, fitted to the MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper S Clubman and Mini Cooper S Convertible is as producer states, the most efficient in its class. The engine generates 184 hp at 5500 rpm and has a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1600 rpm. Average fuel economy was recorded between 5.8 l/100 km - 6.0 l/100 km, while CO2 emissions have been evaluated between 136 g / km - 139 g / km, depending on model.
Regarding the new MINI One Convertible, it is equipped with a 98 hp engine which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 181 kilometers per hour, making it the same, while fuel economy is 5.7 l/100 km with 133 g / km of CO2.
Come to think about, what are the competitors for the new MINI models ? The rest of the market is covered by city cars like Spark, Peugeot 107 or Citroen C1, which are definately not equipped with engines as powerfuls as MINI's.