The real scoop on the MINI JCW Stage II Cooper S
We've covered the JCW kits for the new R56 MINI already, but it seems we may have gotten some of the details wrong. According to our pal Gabe over at MotoringFile who knows what he's talking about concerning all things MINI, the tiniest division of BMW has two different JCW kits in mind for the R56. We already discussed how the US version of the Stage I kit (shown above) is slightly different than the Euro kit because of the already-upgraded exhaust manifold we get in the States, but we've also learned that the Stage I that went on sale last month produces 192 HP and a hefty 199 lb-ft of torque. That makes the Stage I about equal to the previous-gen JCW GP edition because of its increased torque. But some people want to see a higher horsepower number as well, and that's where the Stage II kit comes in.
The Stage II should be able to match the 218 bhp of the JCW GP, as well as adding even more torque to the mix. The Stage II kit includes a larger turbocharger, a new intake and a reprogrammed ECU. MF is also reporting that for the first time ever the new MINI will be wearing multi-piston brake calipers. The Stage II will be sporting 4-piston pots in place of the customary single piston numbers on all other MINIs. While pricing hasn't been set, MF says the decision has been made to NOT include the JCW Sport Suspension, perhaps because of cost. Unique JCW wheels will also be available for ordering separately when the Stage II kit arrives in the second half of 2008.
[Source: MotoringFile]
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Tyo 3:30PM (11/09/2007)
Looks pretty sick to me, i was worried the 18"s might be a bit much.
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Paul 3:38PM (11/09/2007)
I can officially say, for the first time in my life, I want a freakin Mini!
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Steve_S 4:02PM (11/09/2007)
Who wants to bet a reasonablly optioned mini with stage two and rims is over 40k.
Love the way mini's look and the flickableness but man that is some change.
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TyWright 2:34AM (11/10/2007)
I hope this one doesn't have a FAKE air dam like the Cooper S. Ugh - still angers me every time I see one. What a disappointment.
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Larry Fine 7:53PM (11/11/2007)
does this thing really have a fake hood scoop, after being legite in most other facets?
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