3rd Gen F57 Convertible Review - 2016 Mini Cooper S Convertible gives great air but lacks a soundtrack

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  1. Nathan

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    Convertibles mean experiencing nature with some pleasant engine noise; this delivers half.

    Judged by its reputation, the Mini Cooper S should be a sporty little thing with telepathic steering, go-kart handling, and zippy throttle response. Yet, my very first impression—and this continued on throughout the test—is to ask no one in particular, yet everyone collectively: "Where the hell is its engine?" I certainly couldn't hear it.

    Top up, down, engine idling, engaging the clutch, launching hard—even bouncing off the soft rev limiter—was there mechanical music? Was there merely mechanical? No. They've over-silenced the engine. The 189hp (141kW) turbocharged four-cylinder unit actually makes decent power, but it's either so stuffed full of turbo plumbing or blanketed by NVH nannies that you'll simply never hear evidence that it exists.


    Full Article - http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/08/the-2016-mini-cooper-s-convertible-gives-great-air-but-lacks-a-soundtrack/
     
  2. Dave.0

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    That's because Fish do not make sounds only Bulldogs do. :ihih::idea::lol:
     
  3. Gil-galad

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    Imagine that. Judging the F-series cars by the perceived "reputation" of what a MINI is supposed to be. :wink:

    A reputation that continues to evaporate. I predict it won't be long until Gabe is trashing this review, claiming that they "just don't understand" the target audience for MINI's marketing strategy.

    Come to think of it, neither do I.
     

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