Technical data

Concept and safety.
DSC and DTC. Fitted as standard, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
counteracts incipient loss of grip by intervening in the engine management and
applying braking force to individual wheels at the front and rear as necessary.
DSC also includes hill assist.
The optional Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with Electronic Differential
Lock Control (EDLC) gives drivers the option to make more use of the car’s natural
handling, by delaying interventions in engine management and braking until the
last possible moment – although should the inner wheel lose too much traction,
EDLC will apply braking to it, ensuring the car maintains forward momentum
through corners and on surfaces with variable levels of grip. At the same time, it
enables more torque to be applied to the outer wheel. Braking interventions on the
rear axle also help the car to hold its line when cornering.
ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS. This system, featuring automatic headlight beam-
throw control, ensures optimum illumination whether driving in city or country, and
allows drivers to see further ahead on the motorway. Sensors measure the steering
angle, rate of turn and vehicle speed, and electric motors then adjust the position of
the light beam accordingly to suit the speed and direction of the car (only available
in conjunction with bi-xenon headlights).
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SINGLE-JOINT SPRING-STRUT FRONT AXLE. Two drive shafts of equal length in
the front suspension minimize the extent to which the drive train interferes with the
steering, and optimize the car’s cornering, acceleration and braking.
RACK-AND-PINION STEERING. Electric power assist ensures outstanding
steering responses, with the driver receiving precise and involving feedback.
The stiffness of the steering wheel adjusts to the speed of the car, for easier
manoeuvrability at low speeds and smoother direction changes when travelling
faster. For maximum comfort, it is only 2.4 turns from full lock to full lock.
ALL4. The ALL4 all-wheel drive system distributes the power of the engine
between front and rear axles depending on the level of grip. In normal situations,
a multi-disc clutch directs up to 50 per cent of the engine torque to the rear axle
as required, but if necessary – for instance when driving on snow or ice – this figure
can rise to 100 per cent. The result is optimum traction, grip and safety at all times.
MULTIPLE-CONTROL-ARM REAR AXLE. This sophisticated axle design ensures
optimum contact between the wheels and the road, for the best possible traction.
The aluminium construction keeps weight to a minimum and increases the agility of
your MINI Countryman or MINI Paceman.
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