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Motor Trend's First Drive of 2013 JCW Countryman
Interesting article. They had all good things to say about the power, delivery, comfort and the clutch.
http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/se...ro_spec_drive/
http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/se...ro_spec_drive/
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Interesting article. They had all good things to say about the power, delivery, comfort and the clutch.
http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/se...ro_spec_drive/
http://m.motortrend.com/roadtests/se...ro_spec_drive/
" All4 uses an electromagnetic center differential to route power to the front wheels under nominal conditions and up to 50 percent of torque to the rear axle when needed. "
Despite Mini's press release that states:
"In normal driving situations ALL4 diverts 50 per cent of the engine’s power to the rear wheels, rising to as much as 100 per cent in extreme conditions, such as on ice and snow-covered surfaces. This provides a traction-led expression of the handling talents for which MINI is famed, whatever the weather and road conditions."
Last edited by DR61; 09-10-2012 at 08:05 PM. Reason: More info
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This article (http://www.motoringfile.com/2011/12/...tem-clarified/) contains an excellent description of the All4 system.
All4 uses a 50/50 power distribution by default. But 100% is transferred to the FRONT wheels under ideal conditions (e.g. high speeds). And there's no nonsense about 100% power to the rear wheels being ideal for snow and ice.
All4 uses a 50/50 power distribution by default. But 100% is transferred to the FRONT wheels under ideal conditions (e.g. high speeds). And there's no nonsense about 100% power to the rear wheels being ideal for snow and ice.
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I hope they worked out the kinks in the buggy Valvetronic system. Perhaps we were all Guinea Pigs for the CM JCW.
"BMW-sourced Valvetronic variable valve timing system, which became standard on the Mini S engine in 2011, has been added to the JCW engine for 2013."
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz26MKRrKaG
"BMW-sourced Valvetronic variable valve timing system, which became standard on the Mini S engine in 2011, has been added to the JCW engine for 2013."
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz26MKRrKaG
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