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2010 MINI E

[ Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, MINI ]

The E gets a 150kW, 220Nm electric motor, figures that translate to 204 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque, enough to deliver the car to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds. With a 35kW/H lithium-ion battery pack, the E has a range of at least 155 miles, obtainable from a 2.5-hour charge at the home unit. Regenerative engine braking is also utilized, and careful use of the accelerator should extend that range noticeably. That said, careful use of the accelerator might be an elusive practice, as its single-stage helical gearbox produces power on demand, no matter when you stomp on it. It’s enough to chirp the tires and even induce slight torque steer, plenty of fun in reserve.

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Initially, the Mini E will be offered only in the Mini sedan body style, no Clubman or convertible models. The American-made AC Propulsion system uses 5088 lithium-ion cells in the space normally filled by the rear seats. The 201 horsepower electric motor, which makes 143 foot-pounds of torque, the power control electronics, and the inverter, which turns DC current into AC and back again are under the hood.