MINI earns spot in Wards 10 best engines

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    #1 Nathan, Dec 8, 2010
    Another new engine on this year’s list is the 1.6L turbocharged direct-injection I-4 that packs a mighty punch in the Mini Cooper S. With a specific output of 113 hp/L, this package quickly rose to the top of a crowded field of new small-displacement 4-cyl. engines in this year’s competition.

    The latest “Prince†engine in the Cooper S is assembled for BMW by PSA Peugeot Citroen in Douvrin, France, and integrates BMW’s excellent Valvetronic fully variable valve timing system, which enhances power and fuel efficiency. Driven hard, this prince of an engine still musters better than 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) during our test drive.

    Full story <i>Ward’s</i> Names 10 Best Engines Winners
     
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    #2 thirdraildesignlab, Dec 9, 2010
    Nice! I have no idea what my real mileage is. I need to check. I'm ready to get that sport button going now that the engine is broken in...
     
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    #3 Ofioliti, Dec 10, 2010
    That's cool that both 1st and 2nd gen engines have both won awards. :Thumbsup:
     

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