There had been some rumblings recently that the Oxford plant, where the new R56 MINI is being produced, may be halting production of the new Cooper S model. Until today, it was just a rumor.However, Motoring File got confirmation that due to a leaky fuel pump found on 3,000 Cooper S', a retooling of certain components in the production line has forced a manufacturing stoppage of the iconic hatch. Currently, the plant is closed for the Christmas and New Year's holiday, and no time frame has been set as to when production will begin.
How this will affect those of you with a deposit on the new, turbocharged Cooper S remains to be seen, but better to have the problem solved now, before delivery takes place.
[Source: Motoring File]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Stephen @ Dec 26th 2006 8:13AM
Gosh, I can only imagine how much money they're losing per day due to the shutdown. Here's hoping that they can get things going again shortly.
Ken @ Dec 27th 2006 7:55AM
None, the shutdown is for Christmas Holiday's and it's looking like only a two week delay once they do start back again.
bert @ Dec 27th 2006 9:05AM
ive been waiting for my new R56 cooper s since 4 december 06.it was made on that date but delivery has beeb delayed 4 times and i still dont know when i will get it. ive had on offical info from mini or the dealer network. its all been hushed up.