A MINI engineer has revealed to AutoExpress via an interview that the auto maker is considering to produce a diesel-powered variant of the high performance MINI John Cooper Works and we can expect a launch date sometime in 2010. The engineer also revealed that the diesel powered version would actually be more powerful than the current petrol powered variant, and not only in terms of torque figures.
The hot hatch will most probably be called the Cooper D JCW and and will feature a 1.6L turbo-diesel. Recently, the BMW-owned brand revealed the drop-top version of the MINI John Cooper Works which is also powered by the same turbocharged 1.6 litre engine found in the hatchback that is good for 211HP and 290Nm of torque.
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European nowdays going over diesel powered cars. I wonder Malaysia will do this?
Once we start adopting low sulphur diesel at reasonable prices then we'll see those coming in more
[quote comment="220560"]European nowdays going over diesel powered cars. I wonder Malaysia will do this?[/quote]
someday bro… (& don't ask me when coz i don't know).. LOL
my best bet would be after we (P1) produce diesel engine..
very normal
no diesel no sell
Total:
Germany 60%
Turkey 54%
France more than 70% because there is diesel low taxed
i am driving since 1989 only diesel… one time diesel forever diesel..
cant wait for the Mini Cabrio to launch here on 10th Apr…