CAR GARAGE | 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman | The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, will be fitted as standard with the all-wheel-drive system known as ALL4, and powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 211 hp. The John Cooper Works Countryman is also the first John Cooper Works models available for order with a six-speed automatic gearbox as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual. The MINI John Cooper Works sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 7.1 seconds. The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman's engine Reaches its maximum output of 211 hp at 6.000 rpm and generates peak torque of 207 lb-ft Between 2.000 and 5.600 rpm.
All-wheel drive and an automatic gearbox are both Offered for a John Cooper Works models for the first time in this vehicle. The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is the first models to send the output from its extreme motor sport-inspired engine through all four wheels.
In normal driving conditions, the MINI's intelligent ALL4 system directs all of the engine's power to the front tires, and up to 50 percent of its power can be diverted automatically to the rear wheels when driving conditions require it. Together, the engine's imposing power and the added John Cooper Works employ technology to harness it lay on a full-blooded brand of driving fun.
The market launch of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is complemented by another premiere MINI power-train, the introduction of an optional six-speed automatic gearbox for John Cooper Works customers as an alternative to the standard six-speed manual. The standard sports suspension includes particularly stiff spring and damper settings, strengthened anti-roll bars and a 10-millimeter drop in ride height. The standard-fitted DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) includes DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode.
Pressing the standard Sport Button likewise tweaks the engine responses, the character of its soundtrack and adjusts the power assistance provided by the steering. Twin Spoke 18-inch light-alloy wheels with polished spokes and black rim fronts wells are fitted as standard. 19-inch light-alloy wheels - also designed exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman - can be ordered as an option.
The muscular front and rear aprons and side skirts Bespoke standard specification of the aerodynamic kit Ensure the visual impact and optimized airflow. A contrasting paint finish can be specified for the roof and exterior mirror caps - in the Chilean Red shade exclusive to John Cooper Works models, as well as Light White and Jet Black. The John Cooper Works logo on the radiator grille, tailgate and door sill strips and near the side indicators highlight the car's identity even more Cleary.
Chassis technology Including a front axle with MacPherson struts, central-arm rear axle, Electric Power Steering and a model-specific, exceptionally high-performance braking system is also in keeping with the sporty character of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. The standard-fitted DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) includes DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode. 19-inch light-alloy wheels - also designed exclusively for the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman - can be ordered as an option.
