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MINI recently introduced a John Cooper Works (JCW) version of the Countryman, with the vehicle being powered by a revised 1.6-liter turbo unit delivering 218 hp. Now, the automotive producer is announcing that the entire JCW range receives the refreshed version of the 1.6-liter engine, but keeps the output level of the unit’s predecessor.
So, while the Countryman JCW gets 218 hp and 280 Nm* (207 lb-ft) of torque, the JCW Cooper, JCW Cooper Convertible, Clubman, Coupe and Roadster offer the same 211 hp at 6,000 rpm and 280 Nm* (207 lb-ft), between 1,850 and 5,600 rpm but with lower emissions and fuel consumption.
The revised version of the powerplant uses an aluminum block, a light crankshaft, reinforced pistons, sodium-filled exhaust valves, as well as green tech such as brake energy regeneration and a start-stop system.
In case you’re wondering why we used the “*”, we have to remind you that this is the value for the temporary overboost function, while the standard torque figure sits at 260 Nm (192 lb-ft). In addition to that, JCW models can now come with an optional six-speed automatic transmission, which comes with a paddle shift function.
For example, the JCW Cooper now offers an average fuel efficiency of 6.6 liters (35.6 US mpg) per 100 km (7.1 l/100 km or 33.1 US mpg with the automatic), while emitting 153 grams of CO2 per km.
The revised version of the powerplant uses an aluminum block, a light crankshaft, reinforced pistons, sodium-filled exhaust valves, as well as green tech such as brake energy regeneration and a start-stop system.
In case you’re wondering why we used the “*”, we have to remind you that this is the value for the temporary overboost function, while the standard torque figure sits at 260 Nm (192 lb-ft). In addition to that, JCW models can now come with an optional six-speed automatic transmission, which comes with a paddle shift function.
For example, the JCW Cooper now offers an average fuel efficiency of 6.6 liters (35.6 US mpg) per 100 km (7.1 l/100 km or 33.1 US mpg with the automatic), while emitting 153 grams of CO2 per km.
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