AC Schnitzer announced today that they built the fastest Mini Cooper JCW, called the Eagle. They even released some lap times, set around the Hockenheim Circuit, for comparison. The AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper Eagle set its fastest lap time at 1:13.341 min, during this year's Tuner Grand Prix. The Ferrari California managed a 1:13,3 min, the BMW M3 set a time of 1:14,3 min and the Porsche 911 Turbo was timed with 1:14,6 min (the full list is available lower down this page).
The AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper Eagle is powered by the same engine as the John Cooper Works, but it has received several modifications and now develops 191 kW / 260 hp at 5,000 rpm and 340 Nm of torque at 2,950 rpm. AC Schnitzer's official
specifications say that the Mini Cooper Eagle is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 5.8 seconds and that it has a top speed of 250 km/h.
The extra horsepowers of AC Schnitzer's Mini Eagle come from a new ECU, modified turbo and intercooler, and a stainless steel exhaust system with a racing catalyst. AC Schnitzer also fitted their Mini Eagle with a sport clutch, a limited slip differential, a lightweight ion battery, a racing suspension and anti-roll bars.
The aerodynamics package of the AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper Eagle includes a new bonnet, boot lid, a rear diffuser, new wings, new doors, and a rear spoiler all made from carbon fiber. The package includes various other exterior and interior parts, all made from carbon in order to reduce the weight of the car.
AC Schnitzer built the Mini Cooper Eagle as a technology platform and they say it's priced at 62,000 EUR.
UPDATE: AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper Eagle video added below.
Hockenheim Lap Times:
AC Schnitzer EAGLE : 1:13,3 min.
Ferrari California: 1:13,5 min.
Mercedes CLK 63 AMG Black Series : 1:13,8 min.
Porsche 911 Carrera S: 1:14,3 min.
BMW M3 : 1:14,3 min.
Porsche 911 Turbo: 1:14,6 min
Audi RS 4: 1:15,4 min.
Mercedes C63 AMG: 1:15,7 min.
BMW Alpina B3 Coupe: 1:16,1 min.
Audi RS 6: 1:17,6 min.
Ford Focus RS: 1:17,8 min.
AC Schnitzer Mini Cooper Eagle video:
