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The [Mini John Cooper Works](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/john cooper works) line is set to get a little more efficient. Engineers have given the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine a tune-up with new reinforced pistons, a sturdier cylinder head laded with lightweight cams, and sodium-filled exhaust valves. Though the forced-induction four-pot is good for 208 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque, an overboost function can step up the power to 207 lb-ft.
For the first time, Mini buyers can snag their own John Cooper Works creation with a six-speed automatic transmission, complete with wheel-mounted shift paddles. Combined with electric power steering, the changes should be good enough to offer a sizeable jump in fuel economy.
No official numbers have been released as of yet, but Mini says the new John Cooper Works Hardtop is capable of returning 7.1 liters per 100 kilometers on the EU cycle when equipped with the automatic gear box. That works out to around 33.1 mpg, though the [Environmental Protection Agency](http://www.autoblog.com/tag/environmental protection agency) figures are bound to vary greatly.
Mini has also officially announced the John Cooper Works Countryman will feature all-wheel drive as standard equipment. Using the same engine and transmission options as the rest of the JCW line, the high-riding JCW Countryman can nip to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. Scroll down for the full press release.Continue reading Mini adds revised powertrain, automatic option to John Cooper Works models
Mini adds revised powertrain, automatic option to John Cooper Works models originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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