Archive for the ‘Mini Tuning’ Category

The new Mini Countryman

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Mini Countryman will be available with a range of five engines consisting of: two diesel and three petrol, with power range 90hp (MINI One D Countryman) and 184 hp (MINI Cooper S Countryman). The new Mini Countryman will be first who will get four doors and, optionally, an integral transmission system – All4.


Mini Countryman

System start / stop, brake force regeneration, gear change indicator, all will keep fuel consumption low (between 4.3 and 6.3-liter, depending on version). Also, the CO2 emissions register an impressive low level, between 113 and 146 grams per km. (more…)

MINI Cooper S by Prior Design

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Last news from the German tuner portfolio Prior Design is a styling kit for the MINI Cooper S. And, even if he has not received large changes, the small UK car shows high levels of aggression.
For start, we have a new spoiler in the front part of whose price is 429 euros. In the back they have placed a speaker (419 euros). List of changes ends with a new set of thresholds Side (349 euro), responsible for the harmony between the front and rear.


MINI Cooper S by Prior Design

Arden is presenting MINI Equipe

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Known particularly for changing patterns Jaguar and Land Rover, the German company Arden has turned out this time another brand, the MINI.
MINI named Equipe, the new model will be produced in a limited edition of 40 copies and will benefit from technical changes and aesthetic. On the outside, the hatchback UK is notable for the new scales and Spoil on 18 inch rims. The interior comes in two colors and has leather inserts, new carpet and custom pedals. As technical amendments, noted upgraded ECU, a new intercooler and exhaust system completely. The result? 40 hp and 50 Nm in addition to the standard version. Also, MINI Equipe was equipped with sport suspension (lower by 30 mm) and high performance braking system.


MINI Equipe

MINI Equipe

MINI Equipe

MINI Equipe

Fastest Mini Cooper S by ABF

Monday, August 25th, 2008

When it comes to the drag races, most of the fans do not think hauling front but, if one still made with safety not think the Mini Cooper S. But tuners from ABF Performance did not let that situation to stand in the path, so they got a Mini and it has amounted to an extreme level of performance. With a time of 10.48 seconds in only a quarter miles, ABF Mini Cooper S is officially the fastest Mini in the world. This was possible due to extreme diets, the installation of slick-ROMs, a turbocharger and an intercooler. Thus, before little benefit now 650 HP and weights only 795 kilograms.

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Fastest Mini Cooper S by ABF
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Fastest Mini Cooper S by ABF
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Fastest Mini Cooper S by ABF

Hamann Mini Cooper R56

Friday, August 15th, 2008

At the beginning of 2007, Hamann prepared an aerodynamic kit for Mini R56. After a year and a half, tuner complete package tuning engines with improvements to the model class small.

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Hamann Mini Cooper R56
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Hamann Mini Cooper R56

In the case of Cooper S Hamann unit control and power grew 1.6 turbo engines from 175 HP to 204 HP and 300 Nm. More than that, Hamann offers a kit and more powerful Cooper S. Named SPORTKIT CS 230, it consists of an upgrade ECU an improved intercooler and a drum sport. Such power is obtained maximum situated at 230 HP and 330 Nm. As a result, top speed has increased up to 238 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is accomplished in just 6.6 seconds.
For Cooper D which normally has 110 HP, Hamann offers a growing power of 26 HP, having now 136 HP and 300 Nm.

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Hamann Mini Cooper R56
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Hamann Mini Cooper R56

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