Mini Cooper by AC Schnitzer

Mini Cooper by AC Schnitzer. Fresh debut on the world market, the new Mini convertible shall promptly be given the attention of AC Schnitzer, the historic German tuner dedicated to the creatures BMW and consequently also to the "mischievous kids" made in Oxford. The body kit proposed by Schnitzer maison enhances the strength of its Mini convertible, both versions as Cooper Cooper S Airfoils with soft lines and sinuous affecting front bumper, side panels and tail. Unpublished tailpipes provide further customization, while the original two-color eight-spoke alloy wheels provide a touch of originality. Other hallmarks of the MINI byAC Schnitzer wheel arches are painted in body color and contrasting colored facia adhesive at the base of the doors.

Addition to the aforementioned cosmetic changes, Schnitzer offers a program tuning chips capable of putting the Mini Cooper S from 175 to well 226 hp with the help of a specific exhaust system complete. Do not miss the springs and shock absorbers finally able to turn the Mini convertible in a small swallows - Crodolo, obviously sacrificing some ride comfort on the altar of driving pleasure.

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We can’t miss the wheel disks. In this case they’re exclusive – a model family Anniversary-I-Mini. Strictly speaking, they’re 18 spokes discs, with low-profile Hankook tires. No doubt that they’re very good manufactured. We can see very clearly brake discs HAMMAN through them. Disk brake caliper is red painted.

Let’s talk aboutof this tiny car a litl’bit more. Tuners didn’t forget about sporting gear, which is 50mm lower compared to the stock version.

Engine tuning is more interesting part – Mini Cooper S was improved with 41hp to the total 211hp (151kW). Torque was improved too, now it’s 255Nm. Thanks to that, top speed is now 229km/h and acceleration 0-100km/h is 6,6 seconds.

So what do you mean? Think about that it’s still little Mini. This modification is called „Sportkit CS4“ in HAMANN’s menu.

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ver in Europe, Mini has rolled out a thing or two to keep its offerings fresh. There's some model jiggering and new colors, but the biggest news is under that peewee hood. The four-cylinder engine is receiving a displacement bump from 1.4- to 1.6-liters. In naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations, the engine is now torquier and more efficient. Output ranges between 75 and 184 horsepower, and carbon emissions are improved; Mini is calling it "more poke with less smoke."

Mini Cooper Sport SE feature

My Mini Cooper Sport SE features, Solar red and Platinum silver paint scheme, 13" sports alloys, modified sports suspension,
body coloured wheel arch extensions, twin silver coach lines and decals, twin fog and driving lights,
A+ 1275cc two point fuel injected engine developing 63Ps, large bore sports exhaust system, special Cooper Sport SE badge,
full leather black and nickel silver coloured seats and steering wheel, alloy gear knob, alloy dash, alloy door furniture,
extra gauges in the dash for battery condition and oil temperature. The car is also fitted with an ICT stereo system.

Current Mileage and Routine Maintenance:

After purchasing the car, I painted all the running gear and sub frames with black Smoothright, any part of the under body of the car lacking in paint was then under sealed and the whole bottom of the car was treated with Waxoil.

1000 mile or 3 month service was carried out by T.P. Topping on 1/9/00 at 1070 miles. This included: checking the steering alignment, adjusting the valve clearances, tightening the cylinder head bolts and checking fluid levels.

Oil and filter change was carried out at 1200 miles, 9/9/00 and was I glad I did due to the amount of metal fragments picked up by the magnetic oil plug.

Every week I check oil and water levels. Once a month I check brake and clutch fluid levels.

Every month, suspension joints are greased.

6000 mile or 6 month service was carried out by T.P. Topping on 12/1/01 at 3943 miles. Work carried out included; Oil and filter change, checking valve clearances, checking steering alignment, lubricating locks and door hinges, checking seatbelts and airbag, checking lights and horn, checking brakes and wheel bearings, checking and lubricating handbrake linkages, checking exhaust system, checking fluid levels and greasing suspension joints

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The iconic Cooper S model also gets more ‘poke’ with less ‘smoke’. It is equipped for the first time with a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct petrol injection and fully variable valve control. The variable valve control is based on BMW’s familiar VALVETRONIC system that adjusts valve lift and opening times in direct relationship to the driver’s command on the throttle pedal.

The result is the most efficient hot hatch in its class: the 1.6 litre unit produces 9hp more peak power at 184 hp while peak torque is 240Nm, delivered from as low as 1,600rpm through to 5,000rpm. This flexibility is enhanced by an Overboost function that delivers 260 Nm for short periods when it is most needed, for example when overtaking. The Cooper S Hatch sprints from 0 to 62 mph in exactly 7 seconds on its way to a top speed of 142 mph, But it’s not just about ‘go’. It delivers improved EU cycle fuel consumption of 48.7 mpg (combined cycle) lower by 3.1 mpg, while CO² emissions are now 13 g/km lower at 136 g/km.

The equivalent values for MINI Cooper S Clubman and Convertible are:

Clubman

Top speed: 142 mph

0 -62 mph: 7.5 seconds

Fuel consumption (combined cycle): 47.9 mpg

CO² emissions: 137 g/km

Convertible

Top speed:141 mph

0 -62 mph: 7.3 seconds

Fuel consumption (combined cycle): 47.1 mpg

CO² emissions: 139 g/km

All three models are equipped as standard with a six speed manual gearbox or, optionally, a six speed automatic gearbox with shift paddles on the steering wheel. Manual Cooper S models will be fitted with a new self-adjusting clutch with carbon coated linings that reduces service costs and maintains consistent pedal feel but also improves gear synchronisation.

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