Performance Review: Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 - [2022]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mini Cooper Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2022. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid.This particular Mini Cooper has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Cooper shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cooper's All Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1630 kgs (3593 lbs) this makes the Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 in the same weight category as the 2020 Audi R8 Performance 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Mini Cooper shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V St4 engine produces 302 bhp (225 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 332 lb-ft (450.1 Nm) @ 1750 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mini Cooper you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (210.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mini Cooper.

The Mini Cooper has a Power to weight ratio of 185.2 bhp per ton and 203.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2022 Cooper competing with the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (210.1 bhp per ton) or the 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 5.7 V8 (210.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mini Cooper generating around 203.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Maserati 222 E 2.8 V6 BiTurbo (228.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 340 (228.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 as fast as the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cooper and the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Passat R36 3.6 V6

When talking about the performance of the Mini Cooper on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.94 secs @ 98.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Passat R36 3.6 V6 (13.88 secs), the 2013 Porsche Macan S 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo (13.88 secs), and the 2012 Lexus LS 460 4.6 V8 (13.90 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2022 version of the Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2022 Cooper equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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