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The HAMANN CS4
SPORTKIT is the maximum power stage for the Mini Cooper S. The
conversion contains a sport air filter, a modified transmission-ratio
for the supercharger and a complete high performance exhaust system with
special manifold, metal-bed catalysator, a front silencer and a rear
silencer. All components get perfectly coordinated with a modified ECU.
The success of these modifcations can be read on the impressive
performance data: With HAMANN CS4 SPORTKIT the 1.6 litre four-cylinder
supercharger engine delivers 211 hp and generates 188 lb-ft of maximum
torque. The road performances are improved accordingly. The sprint from
0-60 mph is handled in 6.6 seconds only. Maximum speed is 141 mph.
HAMANN provides exclusive accessories for the new Mini Cooper S. At
first the HAMANN tuning programme for the MINI contains custom-made
light alloy wheels, a lowering kit and a sports rear silencer. HAMANN
developed new HAMANN HM4 light alloy wheels especially for the smallest
offspring of the BMW family. The drop center wheels in current
multi-piece look are driven on the MINI in 8Jx17 dimension all around.
The ContiSportContact 2 in 215/45 R 17 dimension on front and rear axle
was tested out to be the optimal tyre choice.
HAMANN offers extra driving fun with a height-adjustable coil-over
suspension and 18-inch wheels and tires. The stiffer set-up sport
chassis lowers the small car by up to 50 millimeters front and 30
millimeters on the rear axle. The progressive springs and the stiffer
shock absorbers of the HAMANN coil-over suspension make the handling of
the Cooper S even more sporty. Alternatively the top-of-the-line model
of the MINI range can be lowered by about 35 millimeters on the front
axle and 20 millimeters rear using HAMANN sport springs.
Exclusive look and further improved driving dynamics are the forte of
the HAMANN 18-inch wheel/tire combination which is available for all new
MINI models. The multi-piece HAMANN PG4 8Jx18 five-spoke wheels with
polished outside well perfectly fill the wheel houses with 225/35 ZR 18
tires all around. HAMANN also gives the look of the MINI Cooper S a
special exciting touch: The HAMANN front spoiler is fitted on the
standard bumper and reduces the lift on the front axle at high speed. To
upgrade the back of the car, HAMANN offers a roof wing, which replaces
the standard Cooper S roof spoiler, and a diffuser to fit below the rear
apron.
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