MotoringFile Opinion: Peugeot Shows Us the 270 hp MINI Prince Engine That Could Have Been

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    #1 JoeClubman, Nov 14, 2013
    Pictured above is the Peugeot RCZ R — a 270 hp sport coupe that’s powered by a version of the same engine found in second generation MINIs like the R56 and R60. You read that right: 270 hp. We’ve known this was possible (in fact nearly seven years ago MotoringFile reported that BMW was able […]

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    #2 Metalman, Nov 15, 2013
    Interesting....
     
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    #3 minimark, Nov 15, 2013
    A 270 hp Mini would place it way too far up the BMW performance level... BMW will never let the Mini brand outperform BMW off the shelf. 2cents
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Nov 15, 2013
    It has a factory installed / on board Walnut cleaning option.

    Everyone know nuts equal power.:)
     
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    #5 Mr Salt, Nov 17, 2013
    Wow a Mini with 270 hp, that would be fun!!!!!!
     
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    #6 minimark, Nov 17, 2013
    Call RMW and and it can be yours no sweat!
     
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    #7 e46tor56, Nov 17, 2013
    I've been asking this for a while now. I want a list of the engine mods so I can build a MINI version of this engine.
     
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    #8 Dave.0, Nov 17, 2013
    I have 260 WHP and it is FUN and I have plans for over 300 WHP.

    RMW POWER :Thumbsup:
     

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