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At the beginning of 2007 Hamann created a special aerodynamic kit for Mini R56. After a year and a half the car tuning company completes this tuning package with performance improvements for all engines that equip this small speedy car. For Mini Cooper S the guys from Hamann modified the control unit and the 1.6 turbo engine can develop now 204 HP. They also offer a stronger kit for this Cooper S called SportKit CS 230 that will upgrade the car’s engine cooling unit and it also has a new intercooler and exhaust system. This performance kit will take the car to 230 HP and 330 Nm.

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MF Exclusive: MINI will be taking the “Always Open” slogan to new levels with the 2009 MINI Convertible. As part of the advertising strategy, MINI is developing a gauge in the car that will tell you the percentage of time you’ve had the roof down. The hope is that it will encourage owners to live the “open” lifestyle even further. Expect this gauge to be placed somewhere near the tachometer.

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We’ve also learned that MINI will be leaving the top design essentially unchanged with one notable exception. Based on recent insider information (and backed-up by spy photos), MINI will be doing away with the roll-hoops seen in the R52. Instead we can expect a pop-up system similar to the one found on the BMW 3 Series convertible. Replacing the roll-hoops in favor of a pop-up system would go a long way in making the word “open” a bit more meaningful.

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AC Schnitzer has given the MINI Cooper R57 convertible a ton of summer loving

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Ready to bare all with the new and improved R57 roofless variety, AC Schnitzer has treated us to some welcome goodies. Everything from a limited slip differential, a height adjustable sports suspension, and an aluminum strut brace for the front axle are on the menu.

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Then to ensure you stand out from the zillion other MINI owners they have developed a sport exhaust system with chrome accents, a wide selection of wheel and tyre combos, a new front spoiler and rear skirt and plenty of decal choices. Because the interior will be on show too, AC Schnitzer has laid on an aluminum gear knob and pedals as well as velour floor mats which of course will stay pristine like the rest of the car.

And what of the performance, I hear you holler - well that is been boosted to a healthy 208bhp from 175bhp so you will certainly have the edge over your contemporaries.

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Mini Cooper S is a sportier version of the old Mini Cooper with a new engine and a stiffer suspension. The car can’t reach incredible speeds but for it can accelerate really fast and it’s great handling makes it one of the most easy and fun to drive cars. People used to say that Mini Cooper “handles like a go-cart” and we think it’s easier to park than a motorcycle. The guys from Prior Design made a special styling kit for this tiny car which makes it look more aggressive. The new body kit is made from new front and rear spoilers, wide side skirts and the car also received new rims equipped with wide tires and a lovely body paint.

Prior Design A styling kit is now available from the tuners at Prior-Design. The bodykit includes a front bumper (429 Euro) which is designed cleverly and gives the chance to transfer the original MINI fog lights, plus improves the airflow and adds more aggressive look to the car, a rear diffuser (419 euros) which allows you to install either center or left/right exhaust system, and side skirts (349 euros) which gives a harmonious relationship between the front and the rear parts of the kit.

Tuning specialists from Prior Design have released a new aerodynamic package for the Cars giving the small hatchback a more aggressive aspect.

On the modification list for the Prior Design Cars we find the new front bumper that was developed so that the car's original fog lights were maintained, new side skirts, and a rear diffuser that allows center or left / right positioning for the exhaust system.

The overall exterior look is completed by a set of black stock rims and the Prior Design MINI Cooper S body kit comes with a 1197 Euros price tag.

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Arden is a German car tuning company well known for modifying British cars, mainly Jaguars and Land Rovers. They are now expanding their business by reaching out to Mini lovers, and tuned this Mini Cooper S. Their first project is going to be tuning the S model based off their very own Cup race car, which will be racing in this year’s Mini Challenge. The driver, E. Piro will enjoy high quality materials like Connolly leathers, premium woods, and carbon fiber decorating the interior. What makes Arden special is that they process all these materials by hand in their upholstery department.

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MINI Cooper cars tuning specialists from Germany, AC Schnitzer have customized the sleek Mini Cooper R57 Convertible and it turned out quite well. The tuning program created a complete body kit package including a new front spoiler, rear skirt, and decals to make it unique. Also adding to the exterior of the Mini Cooper R57 Convertible, are several wheel packages available to choose from to fit your look. Under the hood, the German tuners tweaked the computer to increase its horsepower from 175 to 208 hp. AC Schnitzer MINI Cooper Cars also tuned the suspension while adding aftermarket parts, and even adding a few accessories to the interior.

AC Schnitzer is based in Aachen, Germany (AC is the numberplate moniker for the area) and although better known for tuning BMWs it has also been turning its attention to Minis in recent times. Schnitzer is responsible for the design and set-up of its creations, but sources the parts from well-established suppliers. So the springs are Eibach, the dampers Bilstein, the exhaust Remus (like the Corsa’s) and the body parts are produced by the same supplier BMW uses, so they don’t look like they’ve been grafted on by a colour-blind art student.

Sitting in the workshop, the 25mm lower ride height, 18in wheels and front and rear spoilers certainly give the MINI Cooper S a completely different demeanour. If you put slicks on it you’d think it was a Mini Cars Challenge racer in prep. Schnitzer’s test driver, Manfred Wollgarten (Ring meister and possessor of that immutable cool that certain ageing racing drivers seem to have), has arranged for a standard MINI Cooper S to join us by way of comparison. So we head out towards the autobahn for the first few miles.

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The German Car tuning firm Arden has customized the Mini Cooper Equipe for the 40th anniversary of the Equipe model. Naming it the Mini Cooper Equipe 2009, the special edition features a few exterior styling upgrades. A chrome grille was fitted on the front, and a stainless steel mesh insert was placed in the rear bumper. The revised exterior includes aluminum 18 inch wheels with an interesting 9-spoke design. Inside the Mini Cooper Equipe is a sharp two-tone color scheme with hand stitched leather seats, dashboard, and steering wheel. Arden also added equipment and tuning to the engine to increase the performance numbers.

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Fresh off the car tuning market is the Mini Cooper S by Prior Design, and it features several exterior modifications to make it one of a kind. Prior Design only focused on styling the Mini car, so they went with a body kit and a red and black color scheme that looks bold. The new body kit for the Mini Cooper S consists of many pieces, one being a new front bumper for 429 euros that allows swapping of the original fog lights. Along with the good looks, the front bumper increases airflow and adds an aggressive look for such a small sports car. Down the sides are new side skirts priced at 349 euros, and they deliver a smooth look from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Underneath is a diffuser that can be mounted center, right, or left of the exhaust system, and it is available for 419 euros.

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