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Press Release
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman combines mouthwatering sporting
flair and inimitable style to introduce a new dimension in driving fun
to the premium compact segment. Its race-bred powertrain and chassis
technology create a recipe for smile-inducing agility, and the overall
concept of the first Sports Activity Coupé in its class gives it an
immediate, show-stealing impact. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman
transfers the power developed by its 160 kW/218 hp four-cylinder
turbocharged engine to the road with poise and assurance, courtesy of
its standard ALL4 all-wheel-drive system. Lowered sports suspension and
an aerodynamic kit also play their part in bringing an irresistible
feeling of race competition to the driver and passengers in their four
individual seats.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman celebrates its world premiere at
the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January
2013; its market launch will follow in March 2013. The new arrival
swells the John Cooper Works ranks to seven models. The MINI John Cooper
Works Paceman’s driving characteristics and design ensure it will stand
out from the crowd in city traffic, as well as being the car of choice
when maximum driving fun over longer distances is the order of the day.
Instantaneous power delivery and an unquenchable appetite for revs
define the engine under the bonnet of the MINI John Cooper Works
Paceman. The turbocharged power unit teams up with a six-speed manual
gearbox as standard; a six-speed automatic can be ordered as an option.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62
mph) in just 6.9 seconds with either of the gearbox variants. Yet
despite this intoxicating turn of speed, fuel economy is exemplary for
its output class. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman posts average fuel
consumption in the EU test cycle of 7.4 litres (automatic: 7.9 litres)
per 100 kilometres / 38.2 (35.8) mpg imp.
The distinctive character of the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman is
underlined by bespoke design features. Standard specification includes
an aerodynamic kit, 18-inch light-alloy wheels, a sports exhaust system
with chrome tailpipes, and door sills bearing the John Cooper Works
logo. As well as white and black, the exclusive Chili Red paint finish
can also be specified as an option for the contrast-colour roof and
exterior mirror caps. And customers can also lend an extra edge to the
typical John Cooper Works sports car feeling inside the car with bespoke
accents such as Chili Red interior trim strips.
The engine: dynamism in spades, fuel consumption in sips thanks to racing expertise and MINIMALISM technology.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman draws its power from a 1,598 cc
four-cylinder engine. The latest generation of the John Cooper Works
turbocharged unit blends motor sport-inspired technical details with
cutting-edge innovations developed by the BMW Group’s powertrain
experts. Highlights include reinforced pistons, low-weight crankshafts,
an aluminium cylinder block and bearing mounts, and further optimisation
of the cooling system, air supply and exhaust gas discharge system.
Plus, the turbocharger is twinned with a generously sized intercooler.
The twin-scroll turbocharger joins forces with petrol direct injection
and variable valve control based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC
technology, which optimises both the engine’s efficiency and its
responsiveness.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman’s powerplant develops its maximum
output of 160 kW/218 hp at 6,000 rpm. Peak torque of 280 Newton metres
(207 lb-ft) is on tap between 1,900 and 5,000 rpm, and can be increased
to 300 Newton metres (221 lb-ft) for short periods between 2,100 and
4,500 rpm using the overboost function. This opens the door to
gratifyingly vivacious acceleration to which the standard-fitted sports
exhaust system provides a suitably stirring soundtrack.
ALL4 all-wheel drive as standard, six-speed automatic gearbox optional.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman channels the extraordinary power
produced by its front-mounted transverse engine through all four wheels
as standard. The ALL4 all-wheel-drive system developed for MINI uses an
electromagnetic centre differential to distribute drive seamlessly
between the front and rear axles. This means power is always sent to the
wheels where it can be translated most effectively into forward
propulsion. In normal driving situations ALL4 diverts a maximum 50 per
cent of the engine’s power to the rear wheels, rising to as much as 100
per cent in extreme conditions. This provides a traction-led expression
of the handling talents for which MINI is famed – whatever the weather
and road conditions. The control electronics of the MINI ALL4 system are
integrated directly into the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) management
unit, which gives ALL4 extremely short response times and allows it to
carry out proactive adjustments in the distribution of drive. The system
uses the data collected by DSC to tweak the power split pre-emptively
and to impressive effect through dynamically taken corners, for example.
And that means the driver enjoys outstanding agility combined with
surefooted driving characteristics in customary MINI style.
The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman can be ordered as an option with a
six-speed automatic gearbox as an alternative to the standard-fitted
six-speed manual. Both the transmissions and the manual’s clutch have
been adapted to handle the engine’s impressive power and play their part
in ensuring outstanding performance coupled with further improvements
in efficiency. The automatic’s Steptronic function, meanwhile, gives the
driver the option of changing gear manually using the selector lever on
the centre console or the shift paddles on the steering wheel.
The choice of gearbox has no effect on the sprinting power of the
MINI John Cooper Works Paceman. The new car dashes from rest to 100 km/h
(62 mph) in a trifling 6.9 seconds, regardless of whether the engine is
sending its power through the manual or automatic conduit. Top speed
stands at 226 (140 mph) for the manual version or 224 km/h (139 mph) for
the automatic. The MINI John Cooper Works Paceman marries this
impressive performance with eye-catching economy. The engine’s inherent
efficiency and extensive MINIMALISM technology – such as Brake Energy
Regeneration, the Gear Shift Indicator and the Auto Start/Stop function
(on manual cars) – are the trump cards here. Average fuel consumption in
the EU test cycle is 7.4 litres (automatic: 7.9 litres) per 100
kilometres / 38.2 (35.8) mpg imp, and CO2 emissions come in at 172 (184)
grams per kilometre.
Developed to deliver visceral racing thrills: chassis, aerodynamics, design and interior tuned to John Cooper Works specification.
Another key player in giving the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman its
sky-high levels of driving fun is chassis technology optimised specially
for the new model; a MacPherson spring-strut front axle, central-arm
rear axle, Electric Power Steering and an extremely high-performance
braking system make a potent team. The standard sports suspension has a
dynamically optimised spring/damper set-up and stronger anti-roll bars,
and is lowered by 10 millimetres. The standard DSC (Dynamic Stability
Control) system also comprises DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode.
And the likewise standard Sport Button on the centre console allows
the driver to tweak the engine’s responses and soundtrack, as well as
the power assistance provided by the steering. If the automatic gearbox
is specified, pressing the Sport Button also quickens up shift times.
18-inch light-alloy wheels in Twin Spoke Black Burnished design with
polished spoke fronts and black rim wells are standard on the MINI John
Cooper Works Paceman. Among the items on the options list are exclusive
19-inch light-alloy wheels in Cross-Spoke Crusher design.
The extrovert design of the MINI John Cooper Works Paceman gives the
first Sports Activity Coupé in the compact segment a dynamic presence,
brimming with forward-surging intent and agility – before it even turns a
wheel. The powerfully formed front end, elegantly sporty, stretched
lines of the flanks, coupé-style roof swooping downwards towards the
rear, and broad rear end of the three-door car all ooze sporting allure.
And the aerodynamic kit fitted as standard on the MINI John Cooper
Works Paceman shines extra light on this performance-maxing character.
The particularly muscular form of the front and rear aprons and bespoke
side skirts ensure the airflow around the car is even more efficient.
John Cooper Works logos on the radiator grille, tailgate and door sill
strips as well as next to the side indicators provide additional
confirmation of the car’s identity. Customers can choose from nine
exterior paint finishes, including the Chili Red shade reserved for the
John Cooper Works model. Chili Red is also available exclusively for the
MINI John Cooper Works Paceman’s contrast-colour roof, exterior mirror
caps and Sport Stripes.
Inside the car, the distinctive interior design combines with the
customary sports car ambience of John Cooper Works models to
particularly alluring effect. The rear compartment of the MINI John
Cooper Works Paceman features a pair of individual seats in which the
rear passengers can enjoy that unmistakable racing feeling in
lounge-style surroundings. A sports steering wheel with red contrast
stitching and John Cooper Works logo, dark-coloured dials for the 260
km/h (160 mph) speedometer and rev counter, anthracite-coloured roof
liner, gearshift lever with red shift pattern lettering, red contrast
stitching for the gearshift lever gaiter and floor mats with red
stitching are all part of the standard equipment count for the new
extreme sports model, as are cloth sports seats in Diagonal Track John
Cooper Works Carbon Black trim with red contrast stitching. Lounge
Leather sports seats in Carbon Black Championship Red are available as
an option. Standard Piano Black interior trim strips add the finishing
touches to the racing-inspired aura inside the MINI John Cooper Works
Paceman. Exclusive Chili Red trim – consisting of red elements for the
cockpit and doors and a red stripe for the black trim strips on the
centre console – can be ordered as an option.
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