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The MINI Countryman Launch 18th September 2010
January 2010
A date for your diary: 18th September 2010 (launch of the new MINI Countryman). Give Broad Oak Ashford a call on 01233 504333 ...
The MINI Beachcomber Concept – Broad Oak MINI entering new terrain.
December 2009
MINI entering new terrain – with a fourth model and a complete range of innovative ideas for the ongoing future. The MINI ...
Follow Dexter the MINI Bulldog on Twitter
November 2009
Dear All, My name is Dexter the MINI Bulldog. Pleased to meet you. I have been a friend of Broad Oak MINI for many happy years now ...
Follow KentMINI on Twitter
November 2009
For those of you who can’t get enough of all things MINI, you can now follow your local Kent MINI dealer on Twitter. For the latest ...
MINI Roadster Concept
November 2009
This year has been littered with exciting new MINI hatches and now there is another MINI concept car to add to the bounty. The stunning ...
The latest generation of the super-efficient MINI engine.
January 2010
More "poke" with less "smoke"...
A new and improved version of the MINI petrol engine will be fitted to all First, One, Cooper and Cooper S models in the Hatch, Convertible and Clubman ranges. This will be a new 1.6 litre engine, instead of the current 1.4, and also has VALVETRONIC valve operation that delivers more torque and better fuel consumption. All MINI petrol-engine models will conform to European EU5 emissions standards or ULEV 11 in the USA.
VALVETRONIC variable valve timing delivers a five percent improvement on its own while an on-demand, map-controlled oil pump achieves a further 2.5 percent fuel saving. An improved, low friction engine vacuum pump accounts for another one percent and a map-regulated water pump working on a pulsed cycle (rather than simply on or off) saves 1.2 percent fuel.
Reduced friction from polished camshaft and main bearings, improved heat management and the specific features above combine to contribute more efficient use of energy by the new range.
For more information on the new MINI engine call Broad Oak Ashford on 01233 504333.