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"           Gone away are the post-factory bolt-ons replaced with two official new models for the Mini lineup: the and . Using the same fuel-efficient, turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 out of the Mini Cooper S, the John Cooper Works models feature improvements to both the internals of the head and turbocharger to help bring output to a laudable 208 bhp at 6000 rpm and 192 lb.-ft. of torque from 1850-5600 rpm (206 lb.-ft. from 2000-5300 rpm with overboost function).   Complementing the increased power is a beefed-up gearbox and driveshaft to handle the extra load, though the ratios of the easy-shifting 6-speed manual transmission remain the same. Mini estimates the added juice is good for a 0-100-km/h (0-62-mph) run in about 6.5 seconds for the coupe and 6.8 sec. for the Clubman.   DSC stability and DTC traction control a la will be offered for the first time as standard equipment on both new models, with an interesting new integrated function called Electronic Differential Lock Control. This replaces the purely mechanical limited-slip differential from the Mini Cooper S with a software-based one, which uses the braking system to limit wheelspin of the inner wheel, much like the Haldex unit on a Land Rover LR2 . The new system is said to work more smoothly than its mechanical counterpart and have the brake torque needed to counteract the increased power \u2014 where as the previous one would fall short.   On twisty, tight roads, the system works seamlessly and helps reduce the inherent annoyance of torque steer. Press the Sport button sandwiched between the gearshift and driver&amp;#039;s-side cupholder, and you&amp;#039;ll call upon a sharper throttle response and more direct steering ratio from the electric systems. As an added bonus, Mini also took the liberty of programming in a different fuel-cut logic whenever an abrupt lift of throttle occurs, responding with an exhaust burble that&amp;#039;s music to a car nut&amp;#039;s ears.   The 2009 Mini John Cooper Works and John Cooper Works Clubman are set to go on sale now. Prices start at just shy of $30K for a base model but a host of extra &amp;quot;Works&amp;quot; items is also available at your fingertips.   What&amp;#039;s Hot:   Official factory model, not bolt-on conglomerate Awesome power with awesome fuel economy! (25 city/33 hwy EPA) Sport mode  What&amp;#039;s Not:   Pricey Extra $$$ for JCW suspension upgrades  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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