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It's all in the details and, as you might expect, we have the details. While we posted most of this info month ago, to my knowledge, this is the first time MINIUSA has officially spoken at length about the new option. (from MINIUSA PR):
For the first time, the MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Convertible will be offered with a six-speed automatic transmission including Steptronic mode and Steptronic shifting paddles on the steering wheel. Unlike the MINI Cooper Continuously Variable Transmission, this new automatic transmission has fixed gear ratios which result in quick gear changes and a dynamic driving experience tuned specifically to match the MINI Cooper S' sporty character. This new automatic transmission is built by Aisin and features the following gear ratios:
Transmission type = AISIN Automatic
Gear ratio 1st / 2nd / 3rd = 4,044 / 2,371 / 1,556
Gear ratio 4th / 5th / 6th = 1,159 / 0,852 / 0,672
Reverse gear ratio = 3,193
Final drive ratio = 3.683The unit also features Adaptive Transmission Control which allows the transmission to adapt to one's driving style. For example, the transmission will build the revs longer between gear changes if it 'knows' the driver enjoys taking the car to its limits. The automatic transmission is priced at $1,350.
You can find all of our previous stories on the MCS automatic here.
Also of note: The limited slip differential is not available with this automatic transmission on the MCS.
