"AC Schnitzer will unveil next month at the Essen Motor Show their tuning-kit for the new MINI Cooper S. The tuning company focused on upgrading car’s performance, but also offering it a sporty look. The engine power was upgraded from 175 hp to 220 hp. AC Schnitzer put new suspensions in the car..."

This is from a new review on MINI Cooper S by AC Schnitzer, from Top Speed. It includes info on the design and performance of the model, as well as other features. Also available is a wallpaper / photo gallery.



Here is the link to the full article:
MINI Cooper S by AC Schnitzer - Top Speed

And the link to the picture gallery:
MINI Cooper S by AC Schnitzer wallpapers and high resolution photos - Top Speed

 

doesn't this look a little pimpy?

 

we have a COOPER S with the Schnitzer kit on it at South Bay MINI right now! The car looks and rides great! It was featured at the SEMA show and is currently in our showroom.

 

Look hideous, but I like the fact that it's rockin' 220 hp!!!

 

I'm more curious about the tuning kit... 220HP =
I'm not too big on the body kit though

 

at least it looks better than their r53 kit. i may have to stop by southbay mini to check it out

 

Wow - the combination of painted wheel arches and Pepper White paint *really* highlights the gap between the bonnet and the wheel arch/A-panel.

 

Yea, same for the bonnet and front bumper. Also to a lesser degree between the doors and lower trim. Not a good look.

 

Yeah, it looks too low in the pix. I guess you crank up the music so you can't hear the rubs.

 

I think it's fair to say, that MINI does NOT look 'cute'

 

Exactly. Back when I had money and was contemplating a frankenMINI kit (part JCW, part AC Schnitzer, part Hamann) I was pretty convinced that I would spray it all gloss black.

I figured it would keep it somewhat factory-looking and not accent that area. Same is true fore both color-mached arches and lighter colored cars IMO: Unless the gap is spot-on (even and tight) it just stands out. Combine a bright white cae AND color coded arches? Mistake.