A further feature is the pyrotechnical safety terminal on the starter battery at the rear, interrupting the flow of electric power in a severe impact.
REMARKABLE: THE DISTINCTIVE EXTERIOR
The MINI Cooper S reveals at very first sight that this is a very special MINI. The car does not hide any of its attractive features, but rather shows the observer clearly that this is a powerful and nimble driving machine full of character. The letter "S" resembling a series of bends in the road, proudly boasted by the car on the side grille and rear logo, stands for power, agility, superior performance on winding roads, and pure driving pleasure.
The top model thus stands out from the MINI Cooper in its exterior design and styling, the supreme power reserves being put to even more effective use through functional modifications on the body.
The air intake scoop on the engine compartment lid 40 millimetres higher, for example, not only accentuates the car's athletic appearance, but also serves to cool the flow of air between the supercharger and the engine, contributing to the supreme power and performance provided by the drive unit. Special front and rear bumpers in body colour, the integrated honeycomb grille, side-sills finished in black, wider wheel arches and the roof spoiler all give the MINI Cooper S a very special and athletic touch. Particularly the roof spoiler was developed especially for this top model, increasing down forces on the rear axle to a new standard in the interest of even better directional stability and driving behaviour.