MINI UK today announced the company is celebrating 10 years since the first diesel model has been added to the range. In the summer of 2003, the first generation of hatchback received a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine with common rail direct fuel injection. Rated at 76 PS (55 kW), the unit was fitted to the MINI One D.
The current generation of the MINI One D is powered by a bigger 1.6-liter engine that offers 90 PS and maximum torque of 215 Nm. Also available across most of the MINI model range is the Cooper S version which uses a 1.6-liter as well, but delivers 112 PS and 270 Nm of torque.
The latest and most powerful diesel, however, is the Cooper SD. It uses a 2.0-liter unit with 143 PS and maximum torque of 305 Newton metres between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm, available both with a manual and automatic gearbox. The most powerful diesel in the MINI engine arsenal is available for all seven models - the MINI, MINI Clubman, MINI Convertible, MINI Coupé, MINI Roadster, MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman.
The latest and most powerful diesel, however, is the Cooper SD. It uses a 2.0-liter unit with 143 PS and maximum torque of 305 Newton metres between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm, available both with a manual and automatic gearbox. The most powerful diesel in the MINI engine arsenal is available for all seven models - the MINI, MINI Clubman, MINI Convertible, MINI Coupé, MINI Roadster, MINI Countryman and MINI Paceman.