The 2007 Cooper S will have an output of 175bhp while the Cooper will get similar bump up to 120bhp according to our sources in the UK. But that added power isn’t the only reason why the 2007 Cooper and Cooper S is set to outperform the previous generation MINI.

A few months back we alluded that the R56 Cooper S would be at least slightly lighter than the current car. What we didn’t know is that this weight reduction has been described as significant by those in the know. Our source went onto say, “knowing that we only got a 88lbs savings from the GP, what you will see with the 2007 MCS will probably shock a few people.” That weight reduction combined with increased power and torque (delivered more evenly through the rev range we’re told) should create increased performence on both the road and track.

Let the waiting lists begin…

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