R56 new vs old
#1
06-22-2013, 09:35 AM
new vs old
Good morning MINI owners hope your weekend is going well just a few questions here what is the weight of a new2013mcs vs 2008mcs ,what is the length and width of a 2013mcs and a 2008 mcs and what is the hp 2013mcs vs hp mcs 2008 and what is the average $$$$$ off sticker price dealers are willing to give you if you buy a new 2013 mcs or should i wait for the 2014mcs coming in the fall "JUST WONDERING" !!!!!!! MINIINHD THANKS
#3
06-22-2013, 10:19 AM
5th Gear
These are all questions you could easily find available on the internet.
These aren't things most people would ever know off the top of their head. So for someone to answer those specific questions, all they're doing is searching FOR YOU. Kind of vein to expect, I personally think....
But since I happen to have the time, here are your answers:
Weight:
2013- 2668lbs with a mans transmission, 2712 with a slushbox
2008- 2634lbs with a real trans, no info found on the lazy gearbox.
Length:
146.2" on both, it's the same chassis...
Width tire to tire:
57.3" in front, 57.5" in rear. (again, same chassis, no change from 08 to 13)
Width mirror to mirror:
75.3"(again, why would this vary?)
Horsepower(Factory rated ASE at the crank):
2013- 181hp
2008- 172hp
These aren't things most people would ever know off the top of their head. So for someone to answer those specific questions, all they're doing is searching FOR YOU. Kind of vein to expect, I personally think....
But since I happen to have the time, here are your answers:
Weight:
2013- 2668lbs with a mans transmission, 2712 with a slushbox
2008- 2634lbs with a real trans, no info found on the lazy gearbox.
Length:
146.2" on both, it's the same chassis...
Width tire to tire:
57.3" in front, 57.5" in rear. (again, same chassis, no change from 08 to 13)
Width mirror to mirror:
75.3"(again, why would this vary?)
Horsepower(Factory rated ASE at the crank):
2013- 181hp
2008- 172hp
#4
06-22-2013, 10:46 AM
A 2013 is not much different than a 2008. In terms of length and width, they should be nearly identical, since there were only very minor fascia changes between those years. The interior is also slightly different, as the center dash (and steering wheel) have black trim on the 2013 instead of the silver on the 2008.
#5
06-22-2013, 04:47 PM
The 2014 is a totally new model, so a search on the 'F56', see if it is something you want to get into. Supposedly will have a BMW engine.
The 2013 (N18) has an updated version of the engine found in the 2008 (N14). If you buy a used R56 MINI, do your research. There are some recalls and weak points in the drivetrain that you need to understand if the repairs were completed, or need to be addressed. There are lots of threads here (try the 'stock problems' under the second gen section) that describe these issues.
Have fun,
Mike
The 2013 (N18) has an updated version of the engine found in the 2008 (N14). If you buy a used R56 MINI, do your research. There are some recalls and weak points in the drivetrain that you need to understand if the repairs were completed, or need to be addressed. There are lots of threads here (try the 'stock problems' under the second gen section) that describe these issues.
Have fun,
Mike