F55/F56 '8 Speed Sport Automatic' for F56 JCW
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'8 Speed Sport Automatic' for F56 JCW
I read on 'Motoring File' that the 8 speed sport automatic will in the F56 JCW starting in November. Here is the statement:
In fact the only change for any model destined for the US is the transition from a six speed automatic to the 8 speed automatic in the F56 JCW.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
I want to build and order an F56 JCW but I also want the 8 speed sport trans. (not the DCT) Has anybody heard anything?
thanks, Hoopty
In fact the only change for any model destined for the US is the transition from a six speed automatic to the 8 speed automatic in the F56 JCW.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
I want to build and order an F56 JCW but I also want the 8 speed sport trans. (not the DCT) Has anybody heard anything?
thanks, Hoopty
#2
Not a word.
Rumors were that a DCT was coming w/ the 2018 models (didn't happen) Also there was supposed to be a power bump to all models except the JCW (again, didn't happen).
Until you hear it directly form MINI, assume nothing.
My guess is, any changes will be on the 2019's and not before.
Rumors were that a DCT was coming w/ the 2018 models (didn't happen) Also there was supposed to be a power bump to all models except the JCW (again, didn't happen).
Until you hear it directly form MINI, assume nothing.
My guess is, any changes will be on the 2019's and not before.
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Not a word.
Rumors were that a DCT was coming w/ the 2018 models (didn't happen) Also there was supposed to be a power bump to all models except the JCW (again, didn't happen).
Until you hear it directly form MINI, assume nothing.
My guess is, any changes will be on the 2019's and not before.
Rumors were that a DCT was coming w/ the 2018 models (didn't happen) Also there was supposed to be a power bump to all models except the JCW (again, didn't happen).
Until you hear it directly form MINI, assume nothing.
My guess is, any changes will be on the 2019's and not before.
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According to their sources, we'll see this change for March production on the F56/F55/F57 as either a MY2018 revision, or my guess it will be a early MY2019. This wouldn't be unheard of as the JCW F60, JCW F57, and couple other models came out as next model year cars a few months early. Typically MINI will start a new model year with July/August production.
Any reason you'd want the current sport auto vs. the DCT?
The F56 still has a couple years left. MINI runs on 7 year cycles with a mid cycle refresh (LCI) due next March. We'll see the G56 probably as a 2021 model year in 2020. The other models will eventually roll over the next few years after that.
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Dunno, but logic dictates that instituting a change like that during a build cycle would not make good business sense. Unless March production starts a 2019 model year.
GM is shorting the 2018 Corvette run and will start producing 2019's very early......maybe Mini will do the same.
Imagine ordering your car and then finding out a car built one week after yours has more power and a DCT transmission.
I for one would not be a happy camper. Since they would both be 2018's and the one ordered later would be more desirable (at least in my eyes)
If on the other hand it was coming out as a 2019, I could purchase a 2018 or wait until I get one w/ the "goodies".
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There were rumors of a DCT coming to Mini. I'd love to see that w/ a nice bump in HP and torque. Wouldn't a 300 HP JCW be nice? or a 250HP MCS?
If the do a significant upgrade to models later this year, will they be sold as 2019's? (GM and the C7 are doing a short 2018 run and intro'ing the 2019 very early).
I'd personally hate to have ordered a 2018 and find out that if I'd waited a week or two more I could have gotten a 2018 w/ a better tranny and more power. In fact I'd be "Pissed".
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
and
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...re-power-tech/
If the do a significant upgrade to models later this year, will they be sold as 2019's? (GM and the C7 are doing a short 2018 run and intro'ing the 2019 very early).
I'd personally hate to have ordered a 2018 and find out that if I'd waited a week or two more I could have gotten a 2018 w/ a better tranny and more power. In fact I'd be "Pissed".
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
and
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...re-power-tech/
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There were rumors of a DCT coming to Mini. I'd love to see that w/ a nice bump in HP and torque. Wouldn't a 300 HP JCW be nice? or a 250HP MCS?
If the do a significant upgrade to models later this year, will they be sold as 2019's? (GM and the C7 are doing a short 2018 run and intro'ing the 2019 very early).
I'd personally hate to have ordered a 2018 and find out that if I'd waited a week or two more I could have gotten a 2018 w/ a better tranny and more power. In fact I'd be "Pissed".
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
and
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...re-power-tech/
If the do a significant upgrade to models later this year, will they be sold as 2019's? (GM and the C7 are doing a short 2018 run and intro'ing the 2019 very early).
I'd personally hate to have ordered a 2018 and find out that if I'd waited a week or two more I could have gotten a 2018 w/ a better tranny and more power. In fact I'd be "Pissed".
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...lans-detailed/
and
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/...re-power-tech/
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MotoringFile seems to suggest modest power bumps (~5%) and that the engine revision is more about efficiency improvements. We'll see how the 7-speed DCT fares though with the 3rd gen, MINI seems to be pretty dialed in with their transmissions. Always room for improvement though!
In the Hot Hatch market, the Mini is pretty tepid IMO.
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