Scoop: ’07 Cooper S Torque Figures
MotoringFile Exclusive: We know that the 2007 MINI Cooper S will have 175bhp, but how about torque? From what our (always reliable) sources are telling us, the ’07 MCS will have 175...
Scoop: ’07 Cooper S to Drop Over 180lbs
MotoringFile Exclusive: As we mentioned last week the MCS will be going on a thorough diet when the next generation rolls out in a few months. However until now we’ve only heard...
H-Sport 19mm Rear Sway Bar Reviewed
Truth be told, I never had a problem with the handling on my Cooper S. The car felt great at delivery, and it felt REALLY great after installing the JCW Suspension kit....
2007 MINI Reviews Out Soon
MINI has allowed roughly a dozen publications early drives in the car in an effort to show off the improved dynamics and the new engine. The tests are taking place this week...
2007 MC & MCS Spotted in Death Valley
We’ve got another R56 related scoop for you today. MotoringFile reader David V. spotted two well broken in 2007 Cooper and Cooper S mules doing some hot weather testing in Death Valley...
Scoop: 2007 MINIs Trim Down & Speed Up
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...
2007 MCS Spotted Testing at the Nurburgring
Worldcarfans have more photos of the 2007 MINI testing on the Nurburgring this week. While the article is the same one that they posted in April the photos appear to be taken...
MINI Production Changes for September
We recently came across a MINI UK document outlining a limited number of changes to the MINI range from September production onwards. It’s assumed that the options deleted will relate to both...
JCW MCS Long-term Review: Wrap-up
Over the last week or so my respect for the Cooper S JCW kit has grown immeasurably. Driving almost 1,500 miles in seven days is a great way to find a car’s...
Next Generation MCS Spotted in California
MotoringFile reader Donald Hull brings us these pictures taken just a few days ago in San Francisco. They’re not too revealing but Donald tells us that the black MCS he spotted was...