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The new Mini will also gain HP and the motor will be a Turbo Peugot (sp?) I think 210hp for the "s" replacement (not 100% positive)
Also the "paddles" on the auto are not to be confused with BMW's SMG transmission as the paddles are not a "high performance" option, just paddles. You also will not be able to do a lot of the JCW engine add-ons with the Auto, the manual is a requirement.
I do have to tell you that the MINI COOPER S w/ 6 Speed is a gas to drive, like a street legal go cart. I have a 6'7" friend that fits better in the mini than in his PT Cruiser, he had 4 inches of headroom available to him in the car.
We joke (I work at a BMW/Mini dealership) that the MINI should have a dead mans switch like a boat with a strap attached to your wrist so that when you take a corner to fast and fly out of the car it will kill the engine because it will not loose traction. The car handles incredibly well and is a gas to drive - best value under $25k.
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