Facelifted 2011 MINI
Those ever-vigilant people over at Auto Express have managed to snap a few photos of the new facelifted 2011 MINI. Most of the changes you can see in the photos are cosmetic, but the engines will be getting a substantial makeover as well.
The Cooper S lower bumper has been altered and now incorporates functional brake ducts finished in chrome. The revised rear bumper will incorporate a similar arrangement. New lighter 17″ S-lite wheels will also come as standard on the Cooper S.
Both the Cooper and Cooper S will be getting new engines. The Cooper will now have map-regulated oil pump which will help reduce fuel consumption by an average 3%. Power will rise to 122bhp. The Cooper S will retain the same level of fuel consumption and CO2 levels as the current model, but thanks to the new fully variable valve train power will rise to a meaty 182bhp. These changes will also be incorporated into the 2011 JCW model.
You can see more photos from Auto Express here.
MotoringFile has more technical information here.
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