British Car Auctions...
British Car Auctions (BCA) has launched a dedicated ‘Mini Select’ programme at its Nottingham centre, where around 80 of
The 310bhp 2.3-litre...
The 310bhp 2.3-litre 9-5 BioPower, which went on show in Los Angeles last week, produces 50bhp more than its petrol brother. And an impressive torque output of 440Nm means that the flagship model sprints from 0-60mph in less than six seconds - a second faster.
Despite the improved performance on offer, the engine boasts low emissions, thanks to the bioethanol fuel. The firm already provides a BioPower version of its 2.0t model in the Swedish market, but according to a spokeswoman for the firm, there are no plans to put this show car into production.
The concept vehicle is designed to highlight the possibilities of the fuel, which is produced from crops and blended with a small amount of petrol in an 85 per cent to 15 per cent mixture. The only major modifications required for the engine to run on it are the use of more durable valves and valve seats, and bioethanol-compatible materials in the fuel system.