MINI Cooper launches SD 2.0 turbodiesel 143 bhp engine

A few months after the launch of the new MINI and MINI Countryman family, the start of 2011 brings a new wave of news from some British brand. MINI Cooper SD, which will be released in the spring, will be the version with the most powerful diesel engine.

The new 2.0-liter engine that develops 143 hp will be available for MINI, MINI Clubman, the MINI Convertible and MINI Countryman. Furthermore, motor sports enthusiasts will welcome the new John Cooper Works package available on the MINI and MINI Convertible.

Customization options available to drivers received new proportions. New MINI Yours offers a wide range of options for customization, and the first ambassador of the exclusive and innovative style will be the special edition Mini Clubman Hampton.

The new MINI Cooper SD above the falls in the range of MINI OneD with 66kW / 90 bhp and MINI Cooper D that develops 82 kW/112 hp, the most powerful diesel MINI. Unit 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel produces 105kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 305 Nm available between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm. In addition to these figures if we add a perfect balance between power and fuel consumption, Cooper SD MIN has everything and might want a sporty drive.

In building its new 2.0-liter diesel engine is based on 1.6-liter engine models equipped MINI Cooper D and MINI One D. As constructed of aluminum keeps weight down as low as possible and variable turbine geometry develop the right level of power at all engine speeds.

The new MINI Cooper comes standard with an SD extensive range of technology minimalism. In addition to engine efficiency, the system includes brake energy regeneration, Auto Start / Stop displaying the optimum moment to change gear, power steering. To generate the emissions as clean as possible, MINI Cooper SD is equipped with a diesel particulate filter and catalytic converter. As with all MINI models, the new diesel variant meets EU5 emission standards.

2.0-liter turbo diesel unit demonstrates the potential of their sport in a MINI Cooper SD acceleration from 0-100 km / h to be achieved in 8.1 seconds and top speed is 215 km / h. The level of efficiency is reflected in the average fuel consumption of just 4.3 litres/100 km, the equivalent of 114 grams CO2 per kilometer. The new MINI Cooper Clubman SD 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds and top speed is still 215 km / h. Its average consumption is 4.4 litres/100 km (115 grams CO 2 / km).

The new MINI SD Countryman sprints from 0-100 km / h in 9.3 seconds, and four-wheel drive version ALL4 in 9.4 seconds. The front-wheel drive has an average consumption of 4.6 litres/100 km, and SD Cooper MINI Countryman ALL4 consumes 4.9 litres/100 km.

Models equipped with the new 143 hp turbo diesel engine come standard with manual transmission with six reports. Optionally available is a six-speed automatic gearbox also.

Source: http://www.mini.com/

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