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Mini has just unveiled details on the 2011 Cooper S that will go on sale on September 18, 2010, but we have just received new details on the hatchback just ahead of its sales date. German magazines report that Mini is planning to bring a diesel engine to the lineup. Right now, the Cooper S comes with a new 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a new 2.0-liter, but starting next year, customers will also be able to get a diesel engine with their little pride and joy. The diesel engine that will be used is a BMW N47 based engine, with displacement change down to 1.6 L (from 2.0 L). The engine will develop a total of 143 HP and a peak torque of 300 NM. The same sources report that the new engine will also be used for the Countryman S. It’s true that this new engine will not be able to deliver the same output as the 1.6 Turbo engine, but it will still be a desired engine thanks to its autonomy. It is expected to have a fuel consumption of 4-4.5 liters per 100 kilometers and a CO2 emission of less than 110gr. A similar engine is being used for both the BMW 1-Series and the 3-Series. .
5 comments: Mini prepares Cooper S diesel rogermanalac (702) Posted on 04.13.2011 The look is somewhat similar to MINI SD. I think the aesthetic is kind of outdated. I want to see a more contemporary design on MINI.
 Michael_Mask (586) Posted on 12.29.2010 The VW Group has had diesel vehicles on sale in the US for years. They were selling TDIs in various parts of the model lineup long before BMW brought out US-market diesels.
 aaron_lexus (650) Posted on 12.29.2010 This thing should have been here years ago. I’d like to thank the states (you know who you are) and the EPA for making it impossible for manufacturers to sell practical, 50MPG+, small ecofootprint, personal transportation devices on our soil.
 kd4ylq (17) Posted on 09.26.2010 Yes, no, Yes (maybe). I’m almost holding my breath to see if it actually does end up for sale in the USA. I’ve been jerked around by the Germans a few too many times with regards to diesels that they have announced!
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Posted on 04.13.2011