From Autoblog: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/15/m...2011-redesign/


A good read and some interesting engine info...but the most pressing question is whether or not you'd drive a MINI with this paint:


Personally, I think this kind of paint has a first-class ticket on the hein-train (i.e. fugly). But hey, I could see someone liking it...

 

Hmmmm....not my cup of tea, but I'm sure somebody here will like it.

I'd like to see a fully chromed out version tho

 

What? No 24" chrome rims or hydraulics?

 

EEK

 

My wife will FLIP when she see's this! As ugly as you think it is this is exactly what she has been wanting. We mix and sell this paint at my store but it is very expensive so we couldn't justify repainting her 07 PW MCS. We just ordered a Camden for her the last week of December but when she see's this she might want to wait. I don't know if we would be able to cancel her order though. Maybe I just wont show her...

 

It's UK only.

I'm not too hip on it, but I do like that the wheel covers match the body. Can you get that with the standard colors?

 

I like the engine enhancements mentioned in the OP link. It seems there's a lot of work on the turbo and cam, maybe a response to the "cold start chatter" that's been an issue for many "S" owners?

I'd also be curious if the claimed 10% efficiency improvement in the engine design translates into a higher EPA rating. 10% would put the base MINI highway rating over 40 mpg, which would be quite an achievement for a plain vanilla gas engine car.

 

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/15/m...2011-redesign/

'Autoblog' post regarding all new MINIs. New paint colors and engine "enhancements". Click the link for the scoop and full press release.

*edit: I guess my thread got moved into this one. I saw this thread but didnt realize it was the same subject matter. Ooops

 

I can see my fiance really liking those new paint colors...

 

No thanks. OTOH: my next car likely won't be a MINI anyway.

 

The engine enhancements could actually be something worth considering. It's a shame I just got a '10 a few months ago.

 

I haven't seen much of that sort of paint on the roads in a while, but I always liked it aside from the crazy cost.

 

I haven't ordered my clubman yet, the graphite edition and the engine boost sounds like I should wait.

 

That particular color-shift shade isn't too bad, but the earlier ones were just too low-rider for me.

 

i dont think its that bad... but i wouldnt buy it because there are other colors i like a lot more.

 

cause it's too freakin expensive!

If one is willing to spend that much on paint, go to someone who does House of Colors stuff, and does real good paint, and you'll be out the door for a lot less.

Matt

 

Very true. We also sell House of Color and the stuff they do is very cool. Truly one of a kind in the right hands!

 

Try touching up that paint when you get a nick

 

Man, 184hp now for the regular S? Wonder what they'll do to the JCW.

When do we get the upgraded engines over here? Glad I waited!!

 

Reading is fundamental. The 10% efficiency only applies to the MCS engine due to the addition of Valvetronic. The engine in the MC already has Valvetronic.

 

Always trying to come up with a way to get more money out of us. However those who like modern art may well welcome this type of finish on their MINI.

 

There is no claim of a 10% efficiency for valvetronic, it's 5%. Reading may be fundamental, but comprehension is also important.

The article does not have exact improvement claims for each model, but the base engine does have a number of improvements. From the article, with emphasis added:

MINI Cooper
At the heart of the MINI range the largest-selling model, the MINI Cooper, also benefits from the new engine enhancements. A power hike to 122hp (+3hp) and peak torque of 160 Nm @ 4,250 rpm help the Hatch to 62 mph in 9.1 seconds and a top speed of 127 mph. Sharing all the new engine features of the Cooper S except the turbocharger, the Cooper achieves 52.3 mpg (combined cycle) and emits only 127 g/km of CO².

 

I'm clearly the minority here...


that is HOT.

 

I'm not sure, but I love my horizon blue so that could be why. If that's American mpg then I would love to have that engine. But then again, I'm not complaining about my 30+ mpg either. I guess I'm intrigued by it more than anything else.

 

Nah, that's UK gallons on the EU combined cycle.