What engine is in the R56 MINI Cooper S?

The Mini Mini R56 Cooper S has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu-in capacity.

How can you tell a fake R56 JCW?

Externally, you will see the JCW badge at the front on the bottom grille ONLY and at the back there will be no Cooper S sign whatsoever, there will be a JCW badge on the right hand side I believe. Also the exhaust tips should have no JCW logo on them, they are just bare chrome tips.

What does the S stand for in Mini Cooper S?

Historically, the “S” does not stand for anything; it was to differentiate John cooper’s tuning options on the original Mini. Many people have surmised it stood for Super or Sport because it seemed to require an initial for something.

What are the options on a Mini Cooper R56?

When performing repairs on your MINI R56 it is important to be able to identify standard items and optional features. MINI R56 models were option heavy, much more so than the early MINI models. Some options are only offered at certain years. In this tech article I will do my best to list each available item by model year breaks.

Which is the 2nd generation of Mini Cooper?

This article will focus on the 2nd generation (2006-2016) Clubman R55, Hatchback R56, Convertible R57, Coupe R58, Roadster R59, Countryman R56 and Paceman R61 MINI Cooper S models, but many of the principles can be applied to any MINI Cooper model.

Where is the VIN on a Mini Cooper R56?

The VIN is also located on the driver doorjamb, vehicle identification sticker (red arrow). The vehicle model is also the same sticker as well as the production date (yellow arrow). Using the sticker on your driver doorjamb, you can also find the tire pressure specifications as well as compatible tire size options (green arrow).

How does the software upgrade work on a Mini Cooper?

The stock software from the factory is developed with a delicate balance between fuel economy, durability, and performance. The ECU software upgrade skews the software towards performance by manipulating parameters such as ignition timing, fuel mixture, boost pressure, just to name a few.

What engine is in the R56 MINI Cooper S? The Mini Mini R56 Cooper S has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1598 cm3 / 97.5 cu-in capacity. How can you tell a fake R56 JCW? Externally, you will see the JCW badge at the front on the bottom grille ONLY and at the back…