According to Autocar reports, tests of the BMW 120d engine on a Mini have had the desired effect and we could soon be seeing this transverse 2.
0 litre diesel from the Series 1 on a Mini.
The project is set to present the first diesel Cooper S which could have 150 hp (27 less compared to the current power step).
For more impressive figures though, a John Cooper Works diesel derived from the BMW 123d engine could be in the plans, which would result in 204 hp.
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