Official 2010 MINI Specifications (Updated Models)
Starting with March production, MINI will be upping the power on all models with revised engines. We reported the details earlier this week but we thought we’d go into the insane detail (Via a few internal PDFs) that you have come to know and expect from MF. So let’s get started. For starters outputs are up across the board.
– MINI One: 96 hp (Up 2 hp)
– MINI Cooper: 120 hp (up 2 hp)
– MINI Cooper S: 179 hp (up 7 hp)
– MINI JCW: 208 hp (unchanged so far)
For some reason MINI either has decided to delay the uprated engine on the JCW. Because of this we’re not going to focus on this model for the time being. Look for an upgrade later this year.
So with that said, let’s get into the details on our two favorite updated models.
The 2010 Cooper
BMW already had VALVETRONIC in the naturally aspirated Cooper so the extra power would have to be made up with other techniques. Specifically BMW has optimized the ECU and in turn the engine’s output has gone up 2 hp in total. You can read the entire specifications list below in the official PDFs.
+ MINI Cooper Clubman PDF (03/2010)
+ MINI Cooper Convertible PDF (03/2010)
The 2010 Cooper S
The 2010 MCS has added a fully variable valve control known in BMW speak as VALVETRONIC. What this does is optimize the engine’s responses and enables a significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. It does so by adjusting the lift and opening period of the intake valves to the driver’s power requirements within fractions of a second.
All this adds up to more power but also noticeably more efficiency. Technically the 1.6L turbo is now the world’s most efficient unit in this displacement class. You can see the entire list of specifications in the official PDFs below.
<p>Interesting that Limited Slip Diff listed for Cooper ‘S’.Is this standard or an option? wasn’t it deleted from 2009 spec?</p>
<p>nice boost for the S. Wondering what the Couple / Speedster will ship with.</p>
<p>If the improvements on the MC are just an ECU tune does this mean that cars built prior to this update can be flashed? I am looking to buy an MC and I don’t want to wait for these March build cars.</p>
<p>The twins will ship with the upgraded specs and mid-cycle upgrades from what I have been told. Good move to see a tad more power (rather inconsequential though) but the upgrade to efficiency is quite a feat over what was a solid motor (especially once the cold start issue was finally resolved).</p>
<p>Is it a bad time to buy a JCW? Is Mini going to upgrade the JCW version within this year?</p>
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<p>Interesting that Limited Slip Diff listed for Cooper ‘S’.Is this standard or an option? wasn’t it deleted from 2009 spec?</p>
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<p>I believe this is a typo.</p>
<p>SO WHATS THE NEW MPG rating?!!?! I see it always being mentioned but no concrete increases yet.</p>
<p>Are you now able to add the JCW body kit fully painted from the factory or are they still a dealer ad-on?</p>
<p>I am wondering the same thing as BARRY…
So we know that the HP is up, and effeciency is increased…BUT…
What does it equate to on paper/real world driving???</p>
<p>That what really matters…</p>
<p>Love the picture, it was taken during R56 presentation in Buenos Aires, Argentina.</p>
<p>Had hoped they would take the steering ratio back to R53esque quickness after all the complaints. Oh well…</p>
<p>Anyone know how long the current wait is on a MCS? If one was ordered now would it be part of the March production?</p>