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AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman

AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman

Ralph Hanson May 14th, 2008 Ralph Hanson By Ralph Hanson Author May 14th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 We’re used to seeing the German tuners upgrade cars for the likes of BMW, Audi and Porsche, but it’s not often that you come across a Mini Cooper modified by one of Germany’s top customizers. This time it’s AC Schnitzer, whose engineers have created a beefed up version of the new Mini Cooper S Clubman. The package has been designed specifically for the turbocharged Cooper S and includes a new front spoiler to add a little aggression. This is matched with several performance mods including a custom spring kit and height-adjustable racing suspension set-up honed on the Nürburgring. A new powerdome on the bonnet hints at the upgraded powerplant, which now develops a peak 226hp (166kW) and 285Nm of torque. An optional limited slip differential (up to maximum 75%) developed by AC Schnitzer helps put the power to the ground and is matched with a high-flow exhaust system. Styling accessories include 17in alloy wheels and an interior with aluminum trim used on the handbrake and gear shift knob as well as the pedals.AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman
AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman

AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman

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We’re used to seeing the German tuners upgrade cars for the likes of BMW, Audi and Porsche, but it’s not often that you come across a Mini Cooper modified by one of Germany’s top customizers. This time it’s AC Schnitzer, whose engineers have created a beefed up version of the new Mini Cooper S Clubman.

The package has been designed specifically for the turbocharged Cooper S and includes a new front spoiler to add a little aggression. This is matched with several performance mods including a custom spring kit and height-adjustable racing suspension set-up honed on the Nürburgring.

A new powerdome on the bonnet hints at the upgraded powerplant, which now develops a peak 226hp (166kW) and 285Nm of torque. An optional limited slip differential (up to maximum 75%) developed by AC Schnitzer helps put the power to the ground and is matched with a high-flow exhaust system.

Styling accessories include 17in alloy wheels and an interior with aluminum trim used on the handbrake and gear shift knob as well as the pedals.
AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper S Clubman
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  1. By Gus #1, Posted: 5/14/2008

    This car has style.

    There's just not that many cars these days that have immediately reconizable style. I call it the wife test. If I'm driving along with her, and I point at a car, and it has style, she'll be able to tell me right away which car it is.

    Everything else looks like everything else...

  2. By MyWheelOnWalls.com #2, Posted: 5/14/2008

    Awesome! They have made it go faster which puts this hideous looking contraption out of my sight quicker. The standard Mini is a ten in the looks department.

    Jeremy Clarkson is right. This thing really is the ugliest car of the year.

  3. By Gus #3, Posted: 5/14/2008

    But at least it has style.

    Even the Maybach has style. Ugly, but style...

  4. By RB #4, Posted: 5/15/2008

    Yep plenty of style and a bit different from the standard mini which is very popular (= common!). shame they didnt have a rear door each side though. for the UK/OZ audience

    MInd the Fiat 500 has the same amount of style at half the price!

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