Section: R56 (Hatch)

(Updated) MINI USA Announces Water Pump Recall Affecting 89,000

MotoringFile Sections: R55 (Clubman), R56 (Hatch), R57 (Conv.), R60 (Countryman), Recalls/Campaigns Jan 15th, 2012 47 Comments

(Updated with detailed information) In perhaps the largest recall ever announced, MINI USA is recalling every Cooper S and JCW model sold from 2007 to 2011. The recall effects almost all 2007 – 2011 R55, R56, R57 and R60 models with the turbocharged Cooper S engine. For a full list of the cars affected and the specifics behind the problem, read on… continued →

MotoringFile Review: 2012 MINI Cooper S

MotoringFile Sections: R56 (Hatch), Reviews Jan 11th, 2012 20 Comments

Sometimes it’s just nice to be back where you feel most comfortable. Those were my thoughts as I slipped begin the wheel of a lightly spec’d 2012 MINI Cooper S hatch. No this isn’t some chopped coupe or puffed up crossover. This is the car (or at least the shape) that owes more to the original Mini than any other. So much so that BMW simply refers to it as “the MINI” internally. continued →

The Mighty Prince Engine: It’s Future on the Road & in Motorsport

MotoringFile Sections: Countryman WRC, Motorsports, R56 (Hatch), Technology Nov 23rd, 2011 10 Comments

The current 1.6L MINI engine wasn’t quite born out of the strange bed-fellow partnership that the previous power plant was. The Tritec came to MINI from of Chrysler (where it was engineered and designed in Detroit) via Brazil (where it was produced). It just so happened that it turned out to be a robust and characterful power plant that suited the R50 and R53 rather well. continued →

MF Interview: MINI USA Product Manager Vinnie Kung

MotoringFile Sections: Podcast, R56 (Hatch), R57 (Conv.), R58 (Coupe), R59 (Roadster), R60 (Countryman), R61 Paceman Nov 21st, 2011 8 Comments

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Last week Todd and I sat down virtually with Vinnie Kung, MINI USA Product Manager on the occasion of the LA Autoshow. As usual when we sit down with Vinnie, we talked about everything MINI. From the new Roadster to the B Spec race car to clutch feel in the Countryman. And even why some Americans want MINI’s largest vehicle even bigger. As usual Vinnie was candid and eager to answer almost everything we threw at him. You can see a quick list of what we discussed after the break. continued →


World Premier: MINI Cooper B-Spec Race Car

MotoringFile Sections: B-Spec, Motorsports, R56 (Hatch) Nov 16th, 2011 35 Comments

MINI USA is getting in the business of selling race cars. Today MINI took the wraps off of the new B-Spec Cooper that will be sanctioned to run in the SCCA, Grand Am, NASA and the World Challenge. Basically any weekend next spring, summer or fall you will likely be able to find some place to race the B-Spec Cooper.

So why B-spec? B-Spec vehicles are production-based cars that are equalized on power and weight to make the racing as competitive as possible and all four of the major racing sanctioning bodies (SCCA, Grand Am, NASA and World Challenge). continued →

MINI Phasing Out Multiple Options & Colors

MotoringFile Sections: R55 (Clubman), R56 (Hatch), R57 (Conv.), R58 (Coupe), R59 (Roadster) Nov 14th, 2011 23 Comments

With MINI adding the Recaro seating option along with the Roadster to the production line at Oxford, we’ll be seeing availability of some options ending with March production. Specifically Laguna Green (just introduced in September) and Laser Blue will be ending production. In addition Hot Chocolate will become unavailable on the convertible. But colors are just the start. continued →


MINI USA to Introduce Recaro Seats as an Option

MotoringFile Sections: R55 (Clubman), R56 (Hatch), R58 (Coupe), R59 (Roadster) Nov 11th, 2011 40 Comments

After years of US MINI fans asking for them, MINI USA has finally made the business case work and will be bringing a Recaro seat option to the US. The seats will be available on the R55 Clubman, R56 Hatch, R58 Coupe and R59 Roadster (i.e. not the Countryman or Convertible). The seats will come only in one configuration; heated finished in black Dinamica and Leather.

Now let’s talk pricing. (more pics after the break) continued →

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