 |  | | ROADTESTS | | Mini Cooper S |  | Magazine, Part 2 - Jan 2004 | | | - SAC Mini Cooper S - | | Test Summary | | This car may not be the ultimate "babe" magnate, but it does attract pink tickets, so difficult is it to drive sedately. | |  | | | Given that top speed is largely academic, the conversion works where it counts, with acceleration, both sprint and overtaking. | | The very reasonable installation cost of R6 900 should attract buyers, and the improvement in fuel consumption might even allow owners to recoup their investment over some years. | | Strangely, there are no badges on the car given an indication that it has been pampered with multimeters and engine dynamometers. | | No doubt Steve's Auto Service and Dastek Power would be able to provide some decals to those who wish to advertise the changes under the bonnet. | | As the car seems to have reserves of strength, both in the drivetrain and handling departments, we expect further tuning development. | | SAC Mini Cooper S, Specifications, Test Summary & Results | | SPECIFICATIONS | | Engine | | Cylinders | four in-line transverse | | Fuel supply | multipoint injection | | Bore/stroke | 77.0/85.5 | | Cubic Capacity | 1598 cubic cm | | Compression Ratio | 8.3 to 1 | | Valve Gear | d-o-h-c, four valves per cylinder | | Ignition | electronic | | Main bearings | five | | Fuel requirement | unleaded | | Engine output | | Max power ISO (kW) | 150 | | Power peak (r/min) | 6500 | | Max usable (r/min) | 7000 | | Max torque (N.m) | 258 | | Torque peak (r/min) | 4300 | | Transmission | | Forward speeds | six | | Low gear | 2.82 to 1 | | 2nd gear | 1.77 to 1 | | 3rd gear | 1.33 to 1 | | 4th gear | 1.09 to 1 | | 5th gear | 0.90 to 1 | | Top gear | 0.74 to 1 | | Reverse gear | 2.75 to 1 | | Final drive | 4.05 to 1 | | Drive wheels | front | | Wheels & tyres | | Road wheels | 17 x 7J alloy (optional) | | Tyre make | Pirelli Eufori @run-flat | | Tyre size | 205/45 R17 84V (optional) | | Tyre pressures (front) | 230-260 kPa | | Tyre pressures (Back) | 230-260 kPa | | Brakes | | Front | 276 mm ventilated disc | | Rear | 259 mm solid disc | | Hydraulics | ABS with EBD, CBC | | Steering | | Type | rack and pinion, electrohydraulic power assisted | | Lock to lock | 2.5 turns | | Turning circle | 10.7 metres | | Suspension | | Front | MacPherson struts, anti-roll bar | | Rear | Z-arm axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Capacities | | Seating | 4 | | Fuel tank | 50 litres | | Boot space | 128 cubic dm | | Utility space | 648 cubic dm | | Warranty and service intervals | | Aftermarket warranty can be purchased via SAC Service according to on-board indicator | | Test car from | | Steves Auto Clinic | | | | | | | | | | TEST RESULTS | | Maximum speed (km/h) | | True speed | 215 at 5660 r/min in top gear | | Speedometer reading | 216 | | (Average of runs both ways on a level road) | | Calibration | 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | | True speed | 59 | 78 | 98 | 119 | | Odometer error | 0.98 per cent under | | Acceleration (seconds) | | 0-60 | 3.87 | | 0-80 | 5.67 | | 0-100 | 7.87 | | 0-120 | 10.80 | | 1 km sprint | 28.70 | | Terminal speed | 185.2 km/h | | | | Overtaking acceleration (seconds) | | | 3rd | 4th | 5th | top | | 40-60 | 3.10 | 4.14 | 5.74 | 8.29 | | 60-80 | 2.80 | 3.74 | 5.06 | 6.95 | | 80-100 | 2.75 | 3.59 | 4.79 | 6.84 | | 100-120 | 2.98 | 3.73 | 4.87 | 7.00 | | 120-140 | 3.59 | 4.05 | 5.22 | 7.56 | | Fuel consumption (litres/100km) | | Fuel index | 10.54 litres/100km | | 9.49 km/litre | | Estimated tank range | 474 km | | (*Calculated overall consumption) | | Braking test | | From 100km/h | | Best stop | 2.96 | | Worst stop | 3.07 | | Average of 10 stops | 3.00 | | (Measured in seconds with stops from true speeds at 30-seconds intervals on a good bitumised surface.) | | Geared speeds (km/h) | | Low gear | 65* | 70 | | 2nd gear | 103* | 111 | | 3rd gear | 137* | 148 | | 4th gear | 168* | 180 | | 5th gear | 203* | 219 | | Top gear | 247* | 266 | | (Calculated at engine power peak*-6500 r/min-7000 r/min.) | | Interior noise levels (db, A-weighted) | | | Mech | Road | | Idling | 45 | - | | 60 | 61 | - | | 80 | 64 | 73 | | 100 | 66 | 76 | | 120 | 68 | 78 | | Performance Factors | | Power/mass net (W/kg) | 121 | | Frontal area (square metres) | 2.39 | | km/h per 1000 r/min (top) | 37.98 | | Mass as tested (kg) | 1236 | | (Calculated on "mass as tested", gross frontal area, gearing and ISO power output.) | | Test conditions | | Altitude | at sea level | | Weather | overcast, cool light breeze | | Fuel used | 95 octane unleaded | | Test car's odometer | 10720 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Click Here to get an SAC consultant to advise you! | | Click here for more about our conversions | | Performance / power conversions, modifications, engine upgrades available for Alfa, Audi, BMW, Chev, Chrysler, Colt, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Toyota, VW and more... | |
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