Mini's award-winning Cooper S model is now available with a John Cooper Works (JCW) tuning kit for increased driving excitement. Designed exclusively for the next-generation Cooper S with six-speed manual, the JCW kit bumps horsepower from 172 to 189, while raising torque output to as high as 200 foot pounds. Mini says the increase is good for a 1.3 second reduction in the car's 80-120kmh acceleration figures in 6th gear.
A more muscular sounding exhaust note follows around the JCW tuned Cooper, which identifies itself with package-exclusive badging. The kit adds a free-flowing stainless steel sports exhaust tuned excellent interior and exterior sound effects. The distinctive muffler tips are even engraved with the John Cooper Works logo.
On the intake side, the 1.6 litre engine inhales through a larger airbox with a low-resistance filter element that work together for a more authoritative sounding induction growl. The revised intake enables a power increase as well. It's all handled by a reprogrammed ECU that's optimized for throttle response and power delivery throughout the rev-range.
"The John Cooper Works Tuning Kit is ideal for the MINI Cooper S enthusiast looking for a significant performance advantage along with the subtle optical queues which make his Cooper S a virtual special edition", said Stephen McDonnell, Director of MINI Canada.
How much? Expect to part with about $2,342 plus two hours of labor time at your Mini delaer.
photo:MINI
A more muscular sounding exhaust note follows around the JCW tuned Cooper, which identifies itself with package-exclusive badging. The kit adds a free-flowing stainless steel sports exhaust tuned excellent interior and exterior sound effects. The distinctive muffler tips are even engraved with the John Cooper Works logo.
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| 2008 MINI Cooper S |
On the intake side, the 1.6 litre engine inhales through a larger airbox with a low-resistance filter element that work together for a more authoritative sounding induction growl. The revised intake enables a power increase as well. It's all handled by a reprogrammed ECU that's optimized for throttle response and power delivery throughout the rev-range.
"The John Cooper Works Tuning Kit is ideal for the MINI Cooper S enthusiast looking for a significant performance advantage along with the subtle optical queues which make his Cooper S a virtual special edition", said Stephen McDonnell, Director of MINI Canada.
How much? Expect to part with about $2,342 plus two hours of labor time at your Mini delaer.
photo:MINI