Car Connection Tests the R56 Prototype
The Car Connection gives us their take on the R56 prototype from BMW’s recent preview event in the Netherlands. Here’s an excerpt:
MINI2 at the MINI R56 Preview Event
Paul over at MINI2 has lots of video footage and photos of R56 prototypes (unfortunately all camouflaged) and some technical details as well. Be sure to check it out: [ R56 Video...
2007 MINI Length Finally Revealed
MotoringFile Exclusive: Various numbers have been bandied about concerning the overall increase in length of the 2007 MINI. However we’ve heard from several sources the same number and now we can confirm...
First Pics of the R56 Press Preview
Autotelegraaf has the first pic of this week’s press preview that MINI is currently running. Expect to see a lot more of this lightly disguised silver 2007 MCS prototype in various magazines...
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...