Motorsport is the MINI genes. And now the automaker is set to add a new chapter in its sporting tradition arrival of the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible resistance. The pilot will field a new concept in the 2011 Nurburgring 24-hour run-Nordschleife circuit.
With the involvement of John Cooper Works MINI Coupe de resistance, the Nürburgring 24 hour race will be staging the world premiere of the car for the first time in its history. At the same time, the extreme demands of the classic endurance test while ensuring that the new MINI will be given a baptism of fire.
With the involvement of John Cooper Works MINI Coupe de resistance, the Nürburgring 24 hour race will be staging the world premiere of the car for the first time in its history. At the same time, the extreme demands of the classic endurance test while ensuring that the new MINI will be given a baptism of fire.
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| 2011 Mini John Cooper Works Resistance Cup |
The declared aim to reach the mini-Nürburgring 24 Hours is an adventure to experience the "Green Hell" as Nurburgring Nordschleife, is affectionately known. And the brand is called, among other things, the experience of several years, the race MINI Challenge in the development of a new racing car sprints in this unique event.
An evolution of the pure equip the John Cooper Works MINI Coupe de resistance for a day licking the combined Nordschleife / Grand Prix at the speed of the race. The food supply is a specially adapted version of the series produced MINI John Cooper Works engine. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder - which has a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection - generates 250 horsepower and pushes overboost torque of 330 Newton-meters. The top speed is 240 km / h.
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Endurance sees the brand usual go-kart feeling led to a whole new level. Stiff race suspension ensures impressive driving performance and the driver directed to a continuous feedback from the road. Adjustable shock absorber suspension units allow for the establishment must be adapted to the changing track conditions, a feature that should be particularly useful at the Nordschleife.
An evolution of the pure equip the John Cooper Works MINI Coupe de resistance for a day licking the combined Nordschleife / Grand Prix at the speed of the race. The food supply is a specially adapted version of the series produced MINI John Cooper Works engine. The 1.6-liter four-cylinder - which has a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection - generates 250 horsepower and pushes overboost torque of 330 Newton-meters. The top speed is 240 km / h.
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Endurance sees the brand usual go-kart feeling led to a whole new level. Stiff race suspension ensures impressive driving performance and the driver directed to a continuous feedback from the road. Adjustable shock absorber suspension units allow for the establishment must be adapted to the changing track conditions, a feature that should be particularly useful at the Nordschleife.
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| 2011 Mini John Cooper Works Resistance Cup |
More raked windshield of the car silhouette smooth coupe differs markedly from Hatch, and helps to minimize wind resistance, that the driver has acknowledged with a smile, a circuit along the straight.
John Cooper Works Aerodynamics Package further enhances Coupe is already supreme handling front spoiler, rear diffuser and rear wing adjustable to generate support and optimizing the balance between front and rear axles.
MINI John Cooper Works Endurance Coupe reached an unusually high level of security with features including a roll cage welded to the body and a sport bucket seats with six-point seat belt and the Formula One style HANS (Head and Neck Support) system . When it comes to active safety, the car adopts the ABS braking system with proven race MINI Challenge Race and adds a specially tuned dynamic control DSC also optimized for the course. Also, for security - and fast pit stops - MINI John Cooper Works Endurance Coupe is equipped with an integrated pneumatic cylinder.
John Cooper Works Aerodynamics Package further enhances Coupe is already supreme handling front spoiler, rear diffuser and rear wing adjustable to generate support and optimizing the balance between front and rear axles.
MINI John Cooper Works Endurance Coupe reached an unusually high level of security with features including a roll cage welded to the body and a sport bucket seats with six-point seat belt and the Formula One style HANS (Head and Neck Support) system . When it comes to active safety, the car adopts the ABS braking system with proven race MINI Challenge Race and adds a specially tuned dynamic control DSC also optimized for the course. Also, for security - and fast pit stops - MINI John Cooper Works Endurance Coupe is equipped with an integrated pneumatic cylinder.
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| 2011 Mini John Cooper Works Resistance Cup |
Technical Data
* Engine: Tuned version of the mass-produced Cooper, MINI John Works engine with custom engine. Four cylinders in line (front / cross mounted) with Twin-Scroll turbocharger and petrol direct injection. Racing Exhaust System
* Displacement: 1598 cc
* Output power: approx. 184 kW / approx. 250 hp
* Max. torque: approx. 330 Nm (incl. overboost)
Maximum speed:> 240 kmh
Energy Transfer : FWD, six-speed sequential electronic differential lock
* Suspension: Independent suspension race (KW suspensions), adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable front strut reinforcement
* Tires: racing tires (Dunlop) / slicks: 215/45 R17, pee: 205/620 R17, 17-inch wheels racing (Borbet)
* Body: John Cooper Works aero package, adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser CAC. regulation, the air cylinder
* Security: the MINI Challenge Race ABS braking system, DSC race point welded roll cage, six-point seat belts, racing seats (Recaro), Hans system concept switch for extinguishing appliances with electronic control
* Interior: Race steering wheel data (Sparco) with display shift
Weight: 965 kg
* Wheelbase: 2,467 mm
* Capacity: 100 liters
* Engine: Tuned version of the mass-produced Cooper, MINI John Works engine with custom engine. Four cylinders in line (front / cross mounted) with Twin-Scroll turbocharger and petrol direct injection. Racing Exhaust System
* Displacement: 1598 cc
* Output power: approx. 184 kW / approx. 250 hp
* Max. torque: approx. 330 Nm (incl. overboost)
Maximum speed:> 240 kmh
Energy Transfer : FWD, six-speed sequential electronic differential lock
* Suspension: Independent suspension race (KW suspensions), adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable front strut reinforcement
* Tires: racing tires (Dunlop) / slicks: 215/45 R17, pee: 205/620 R17, 17-inch wheels racing (Borbet)
* Body: John Cooper Works aero package, adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser CAC. regulation, the air cylinder
* Security: the MINI Challenge Race ABS braking system, DSC race point welded roll cage, six-point seat belts, racing seats (Recaro), Hans system concept switch for extinguishing appliances with electronic control
* Interior: Race steering wheel data (Sparco) with display shift
Weight: 965 kg
* Wheelbase: 2,467 mm
* Capacity: 100 liters