This 400bhp R56 Mini is a proper handful !

My R59 Mini Roadster has 270bhp and I thought that was a lot. Well I have finally got hold of Lohen's devlopment car, Chilli. She turned out to be as hot as her names sake. Simply sensational performance and the soundtrack is just demonic !
Here is the detail of the spec. About as much power as you can squeeze out of the R56 Mini on standard road fuel.
R56 Cooper S - N14
400 bhp
Engine & exhaust
Lohen Configuration 7 engine -
Lohen Turbo Technics big turbo kit
Akrapovic sports cat
Akrapovic cat back
Airtec Intercooler
Tuning
Link G4+ ECU
Lohen high performance high pressure fuel pump and adapter kit.
Lohen ECU tune
Drivetrain
TTV Racing organic clutch kit
Quaife ATB differenital
Chassis and suspension
Ohlins coilovers
Eibach anti roll bar kit
Eibach rear control arms
Powerflex bushes
Interior
Cobra Nagaro seat - Lohen signature edition
Safety Devices show cage, rear only
Schroth harnesses
CAE Shifting short shifter with Lohen button tidy
Defi gauges
Exterior
OZ Racing Legenda wheels
RSI C6 front carbon splitter and other accessories
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[@wullielove8680]

7 miles to the gallon that's just nuts it's minted tho I'd love it 👍

[@AmandaJayne46]

Awesome 😎 Miff. It sounds like it’s similar to the psycho minis I used to race in rally cross. I’d be kidding myself if I said I don’t need one ☝️. Any hu, all of you out there in pedlarland please stay safe & drive safely 💋

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

What is weird to me about my mini is that it seems like I'm doing 35 when I'm actually doing 45-50. I constantly have to check my speed. In other small cars I've driven, it seemed the opposite.

[@niels1755]

Feel exactly the same!! It's because of all the impulses you get. The engine's noise, the feedback from the wheels, and being so low to the ground... You actually feel you are going fast more compared to any other car. I love my R53 Mini Cooper S...

[@themaskedmusician4846]

Fr I feel Im going so slow then I look down and I’m like well shiiiii ima get pulled over

[@BrettReid-b9w]

What a great car love it 😅

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love 💓 the Red 🥂🍾

[@stewartmcminn7773]

I wonder what the fuel consumption is like on that

[@traceypotts9425]

400 horses is nothing these days get a cheap honda put eBay turbo kit on it bang 500 plus go back to sleep mini s are supposed to be small like the old one not that your in shit

[@PetrolPed]

I had no idea I had such mechanical geniuses watching my channel. Would love to see your work. 500hp in a Honda by strapping on a turbo...AMAZING 😂 Hope your spannering is better than your language and your grammar as that is utterly embarrassing 🙄

[@GazAlfaGTV]

The only problem with putting an eBay turbo kit on a Honda to get 500bhp is that you end up with a Honda at the end of it

[@guusgeluk7733]

thats not even close to 400hp, no way.

[@jackleonard2088]

Well now, that sport mode put a serious look on your face. Thanks for taking us along.

[@PetrolPed]

It sure did 😂

[@stewartcoleman]

Lucky man,love all the minis,Loren fantastic work.🤗

[@Hurrican1987]

That’s my dream mini. I have a r56 and I could only imagine it being like that one day

[@PetrolPed]

I think for many of us it is a dream 👍

[@spennell98]

300 HP in my JCW Clubman is a blast. I cannot imagine a 400 HP in an R56. Wicked

[@PetrolPed]

I know 😳

[@johns14a]

Good stuff. I often see this car and the other demos on the roads here abouts. It's good to know what's under the bonnet. Tip for the next time you're driving a car round here. At the start of your drive, when you reached the first mini roundabout in Eccleshall you went straight on. If you had turned right that would have put you on an absolutely mega road, towards Loggerheads. Much more of a test of a car and much more lightly trafficked than the one you chose.

[@PetrolPed]

Good to know for next time 👍

[@sandygarage3802]

Looked like a lot of fun & scary aswell. Good opportunity you had. Fun review to watch 👍❤.

[@928Porscheman]

You passed a Pepper White MINI and didn't wave at them.👋🙂 Is that only something we do in the States? Chilli is awesome!

[@PetrolPed]

I was too busy holding on 😂

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

@@PetrolPed lol

[@TheGunner9545]

I love the joy on your face when driving that beast. I just got a 2010 R56 S 78k miles and am buying stuff like crazy for it. Timing Chain went within 3 weeks of buying it. Clutch went at 84k miles. Added new tires and power stop brakes, a racing Intercooler and KN cold air intake system. New Plugs, New water pump new LED marker lights and LED fog lights. New struts. Now, I am looking for a upgraded turbo, maybe a catless downpipe, then a Tune. Id like to get this go-cart up to 250 HP, which I think will be a terror on wheels at 2300 lbs. I just hope nothing else breaks down, because its very frustrating.

[@DevanRodriguez-w6b]

How the project going

[@madpadi]

Awesome!.....Think u might have maybe even possibly enjoyed that a LOT😁...7mpg reminds me of my Talbot Sunbeam Ti back in 80's....9mpg lol

[@godzix]

What is the model of HP pump ? I tried to found a better version but i didnt found ..

[@johncunningham4820]

That first Stomp on the Gas on Warpspeed Mode was telling . Your Face went VERY serious for a moment . The WTF moment I guess . 400bhp does seem a little excessive in a Front Drive car . I have trouble enough with 220 in my 3.5 litre Verada . Wheelspins like a Bitch and FAR heavier car .

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😂

[@martinwhitefield1799]

I am really struggling with why you have under 75k subscribers when your content is so well put together. This Lohen mini stuff was brilliant and I really felt the power of the car just from your presentation. I absolutely rate Martin and Moog on Mighty Car Mods and I was wondering if it would work if you involved, on camera, a like minded enthusiast not all the time but just to spark off against each other. Mrs PP is brilliant in her odd appearances so it definitely works. I absolutely love your channel so getting you to 100k would be brilliant.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this. I struggle to understand why I only have 75k too 😂😂😂 No seriously, YT is a difficult place to do well. Sometimes good quality content isn’t enough. You need some luck and a viral video or two. Maybe this one will be it 🤔 Well that is what we all think every time we upload 😂

[@MrTinkx]

Great to see a UK based company tuning the r56 to its limits. Let’s hope there is not a No Deal and Boris gets the oven ready Brexit deal over the line and future MINI models continue to be built in the UK. I’m sure if BMW group move MINI production to the EU and close their Oxford plant as some predict in the event of No Deal that small niche employers like Lohen will still thrive due to great products like this but I’d prefer it if we get a deal and volume car manufacturing continues in the UK 🇬🇧 as that will safeguard more UK jobs 😀

[@garypunter412]

Fantastic Mini. I bet they have pilled in about £30 - £40k on this thing. Put us out of our misery, what is the total build cost so far? Parts cost, Labour costs? R&D time costs? Sorry if that sounds boring to every other Pedler but fascinates me.

[@PetrolPed]

You aren’t too far off with that 👍

[@uyghurofficial7920]

I have mini one but i want buy JCW one day mini=love😘

[@liaf3354]

I own a JCW and freaking love it!!!

[@uyghurofficial7920]

@@liaf3354 oh have fun can i drive?😅😅

[@ayyylmaooo]

Great build though I feel like it's a bit over the top. Pushing 400 horses through front wheels is just too much imo. I wouldn't go over 270 on a fwd car. What it needs is an all time AWD and some proper antilag. That would make it a proper weapon

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😳

[@richslaney]

Imagine if they got 4wd in it too

[@simonupex2628]

Hi Peter perhaps yourself and lohen could collaborate and give Charlie clubman 400bhp because only 4wd can be used relatively safely with that much power, you never know they might say yes.

[@PetrolPed]

That would be great but I really love my warranty 😂

[@invisiblekid99]

400bhp in a car the size of a large shoe. Wow. Not sure how long all that kit will last for, but that is one killer mini.

[@PetrolPed]

It’s all built to take it 👍

[@Saif0412]

Definitely one serious chilli 😉 Should just call that sports button "Red Hot Chilli mode" 😂

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped All credit to Lowen for a superb engineering exercise on a Mini, AWSOME👍👍Any would be purchaser should have to sign a health & safety declaration absolving Lowen. The short shift gear change looks a winner. Final thought for such a highly modified car it appeared almost civilised😉

[@PetrolPed]

The short shifter is LOVELY 😍

[@stevenbennett3922]

The look on your face said it all. Bit of torque steer then.

[@PetrolPed]

Just a bit 😂

[@darrencottrell5541]

What a car, hats off to the Lohen crew. Three times the power of my new Clubman. 🤣 Thanks for the passenger ride Pete. Sat wondering if the adrenaline and smile has left you yet. All the best.

[@PetrolPed]

Nope...my arms are still aching 😂

[@christophers_verified]

10:51 You didn't even comment on the MINI Roadster ~ Ha ha!

[@thekoalaracer7634]

I’m currently sat in this mini while they work on mine 😅

[@PetrolPed]

Cool 😎

[@nicolasberchoux3782]

As always : a great vlog. It seems to be an amazing toy 😉. Thanks for your enthousiasm. 👍 each time a pleasure to watch your Channel.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@trev8591]

WOW! Only thing I don't like is the atmospheric turbo vent (sounds a bit "Chav"), but I don't suppose they have any choice with a beast like that.

[@PetrolPed]

That was my favourite bit...must make me a Chav 😂😂😂

[@trev8591]

@@PetrolPed All you're missing is the baseball cap on backwards!

[@RossNixon]

Question from ignorant old guy... so is this a 1600cc BMW?

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@bokiNYC]

I believe the engine is BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen joint development.

[@shaneweightman]

400 horse power is a lot for a small car, think my RCZ has the same engine with around a third of the power ,cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@richardsedorski1206]

Hi car sounded lovely and seemed absolutely effortless good job.

[@nicku9912]

Where can I find the front lip and how much?

[@PetrolPed]

Contact Lohen 👍

[@beastieboy3926]

400 bhp mini ! bloody hell,way too much for me.I will stick to my boring Cooper S countryman.

[@bartoshg]

Waiting for more Mini videos. These are one of my favorite no matter what it is 😂

[@luke8329]

7mpg. If its the standard fuel tank you'd get 75 miles in-between stops. No ta.

[@jamesliverton7491]

what is the interior custom screen below the central spedometer? been dying to get one custom fit like this for apple carplay!!!

[@dj_paultuk7052]

I would say thats pretty close to my Saab 9000 Aero which you want to review. (ive sent you an email by the way). Although i think my Saab its a tad quicker than that. Especially the 70-100 in 3.5 seconds bit.You really have to hold on for dear life. But in normal driving its super refined and comfortable. Ive done 830 miles this week and its just the most awesome thing to drive.

[@PetrolPed]

I’ve got your email and we will make that happen. Just had a made couple of week and need time to sit down a plan the diary 👍

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@PetrolPed Cool. Im actually off last week sept, first week oct. So that would work well if you can fit me in.

[@robertolombardi3698]

What the GP3 should have been. Savage! Love the induction noise as you row through the gears Pete, you certainly enjoyed driving it.

[@PetrolPed]

It was amazing to drive 👏👏👏

[@RustyManisduckman]

400+hp going masthead 2 feet in front wheel drive. You called it epic. I say bonkers, but bonkers in a really good way. 😆

[@PetrolPed]

The best kind of bonkers 😂

[@brassmonkeegaming8583]

I drove this car about 6 years ago when it was at around 270bhp. It was an animal back then!

[@stewartcoleman]

Will it warm up before you get home ???

[@PetrolPed]

LOL...I was told to give it plenty of time 😂

[@johnhutchinson635]

Great expression @ 11:58, looked just a little bit nervous 😬

[@PetrolPed]

Just a bit 😂

[@Peakwanderer]

16:14 hmm for some reason I then lost all interest in the car.

[@nonamenameless5495]

Same here and even worse, it s a proper insult to anyone remotely into engineering. I m upset now and wonder how sloppy their "engineering" must be to come up with a lightweight car that develops 400hp whilst doing 7miles/ gallon...Was this an attempt to make gas turbines in tanks look efficient?

[@hod01]

We pay $3/gallon so I'd take it, even with the steering wheel on the opposite side!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@FoSheezzzie]

Homeboy hit that sport button and shit got real super quick lol.

[@tommymichalski9989]

Hello youtube, I started with a mini with 200hp, after that 300 and now 400

[@lawrencegatt4515]

It took me 10 hours to discover your latest new video which is such a wonderful video it goes to U tube so is 2 mates of My in Sydney the state of NSW. And another mate 1 in the state Of Victoria were I live in the bay side of Geelong . Love 💓 the latest Video wonderful drive . What a super mini . 🍸

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Lawrence 👍

[@danielworsley1871]

That car is insane, from the outside there isn’t really a lot of cosmetic upgrades to give away what power is running. Seriously impressive car!

[@PetrolPed]

Sure is 👍

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

a definite sleeper

[@robertdiehl1281]

The smile on your face says it all. Not a very practical car...so f’n what. To get what it can give it means taking it to the track, so track on. Great video dude, great car great fun.

[@PetrolPed]

Would love to get this thing on track 😜

[@nickleighton9299]

Great Video Pete and by the looks what a Mini 400bhp is mega..!! 😉 But also what I really liked is recognising the roads that you were testing on Staffs/Shrops border, we have some great roads up here to drive on and great scenery but Iam Biased..!! Ha Ha 😃😄

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Nick 👍

[@colindavidson1492]

That car is awesome. My R56 is Stage 1 225BHP which is OK,so I can't imagine what it feels like driving this 400BHP monster.

[@PetrolPed]

It’s nuts 😂

[@supergoldhd2865]

Whats your fuel consumption?

[@colindavidson1492]

@@supergoldhd2865I'm not quite sure tbh roughly 45 mpg on motorway about 33mpg driving around city.

[@BrettReid-b9w]

Well done my friend wow 🤩

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you 👍

[@colinirvine1869]

Yeah more Minis, and what a Mini! I love the wastegate sounds! Awesome!

[@PetrolPed]

Sure did sound awesome 👍

[@DjNikGnashers]

Not really a MINI fan, but I am a petrolhead, and that is a fabulous trackday toy, I love it !

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes. Taking this to a track day would be awesome 😳

[@MegaVinny73]

Nor was I, until I got one!

[@jasonsmith-ei8eh]

Chili is evil but the impression I got she wanted more but like you said safer on the track maybe if you ask nicely you could make a clip of you on the track but another great clip reckon I'd of been frightened me probably get a speeding ticket I've never had a speeding ticket touch wood but I've had plenty of parking tickets have a great weekend Pedro and the gang xx🐾🐾

[@PetrolPed]

You have to back off you to stay legal 😬

[@lucyfyrearchoftwilight9282]

Had to look up "national speed limit" lol. In Nevada we have 75mph outside of town. Of course, all that means is i'm breaking the law a lil bit less hahaha.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@geofo60]

Looks good , sounds good & by golly it does you good. Don’t know why I was thinking of a beer 🍺 advert , oops 😬. Stellar job from Lohen, (a bit thirsty) & what a little belter Chilli 🌶 is. Thanks for sharing Peter 👍.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Geof 👍

[@highsiderider]

Crazy power! I noticed there's no pops and burble coming out of the exhaust. Did they purposely mute it? :(

[@PetrolPed]

Pops and bangs are typically put into a map. They just didn’t bother with Chilli as she is just about POWER 😜

[@bongofury3176]

My old mate had a mini pick up with a lotus engine and gearbox. It had about 350hp and was stripped out. Regularly shocked superbike riders !!

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 😮

[@IkkeVanAdel]

It makes me wonder what they could get out of the new JCW engines like yours 😜. It already has 310 hbp to start with and let's face it, a better (more reliable) engine to play with. Aren't you interested in findin out 😁

[@PetrolPed]

I am but my warranty and my bank balance might hold me back 😂

[@alexharkettsimracing]

Very nice. I’m yet to experience a big power mini. Between these modded R56 and the turbo’d R53s these things are mad. Makes me miss my old 03 plate cooper S! Great vid, thanks for sharing!

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Alex 👍

[@grahampayne3733]

What's a unicorn car? One that shoots glitter out the exhaust? 😄😄 Sounds and looks as one very special mini. Well jel that u get to play in these types of cars 😀👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

🦄

[@bhpmad9355]

Looks quick But not 400bhp

[@PetrolPed]

No...400hp 😜

[@andymurdoch1346]

I want I want I want ❤❤❤ I've read about this little rocket in Evo mag years ago and it's great to see it on the road. IMO the R56 with the Aero bodykit is still the best looking Mini.

[@PetrolPed]

It was a privilege to drive it 🙏🏻

[@cooperSpartan117]

So when does Ruby roadster get uprated to 400bhp 😉

[@PetrolPed]

Don’t tempt me 😂

[@jackbaker5589]

It's like 7k I think just for the engine 😂 but well worth it I suppose

[@cooperSpartan117]

Just think. It could be the first 400bhp roadster

[@kmhurd4493]

This deserves way more than a thumbs up! 🙌🏼❤️🚀

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@MrDNG55]

Brilliant!! Your expression when you first engaged hyperdrive 😂😂!!

[@stewartcoleman]

Yes please

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love 💕 the r56 🍺bring them to Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

[@waterlover]

Wish I could send my car off to them to give me a 400 horse r56

[@carllamb6711]

Wow now that is some car 🚗 You wouldn’t think you could do so much To a mini Great review Pete and thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

🌶 is a mega thing 👍

[@johngoodall7097]

You have reverted to a boy again, and that is fun to watch, but 7 miles to the gallon is a bit excessive, don`t you think? Now it`s fast, and you have experienced an electric mini and a Taycan, you must realize that if a modern mini gets fitted with an electric motor or multi electric motors fast as the car you just drove is, your going to have to try that when it becomes available that will scare you I feel, then your going to have to let Mrs Ped drive it and that will scare you more, Ha Ha Ha!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😂

[@carcreationsyt]

Thats literally the Ultimate R56! Super jealous of Mr Petrol Ped here!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@Gae52]

Sorry but it looks ridiculous to test these types of cars on country roads and more with normal speed limits. A german highway or a circuit should be the correct places.

[@PetrolPed]

Sadly didn’t have either of those close by 😂

[@richardsheldon7473]

Awesome vlog,pete,amazing mini,chilli,,400 hp ,out of this world,hey stay safe ,have a great weekend,

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Richard 👍

[@heliharris69]

Good fun for a short period... Totally impractical and dangerous on the road especially if wet when driven.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 😂

[@leperri352]

pete. any ideas on how much lohen charge for a fast road setup. my r53 is on coilovers now and i dont want to get a standard road setup

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure. Drop them an email or give them a call 👍

[@hongkongstuey]

Recognise all those roads, near my town! Lohen were great when they rolling roaded my car! Great guys and great car!!! Cool video too 😉

[@PetrolPed]

Great roads 👍

[@jamest5149]

Pity they don’t make a Haldex four wheel drive version, that would be interesting 🤔

[@PetrolPed]

OMG...that would be awesome 😎

[@stevemelling8450]

Nearly as quick as my SD 🤣🤣

[@ivanmaras3429]

But does it have problems with the chain tensioner😂

[@britishminiclub]

What a beast of a MINI. 400+bhp in sport mode!! Lohen are brilliant and certainly know how to build a top drawer MINI 👍. Could we see Ruby Roadster getting a tweak?

[@PetrolPed]

Not that much 😂

[@britishminiclub]

Petrol Ped lol 😂

[@kevinmcg6747]

Always good viewing to see a special car driven by a favoured vlogger- I fear Ruby May see further changes in due course😂. Thanks as ever Pete for videoing, editing and sharing.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Kevin. Not sure I could afford to do this to Ruby 😂

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

Damn...................* Now I start looking through Lohen shop for my B38 engine baby 1.5t cooper :) Thanks Pete for forcing me to spend money

[@PetrolPed]

Sorry mate. I have a habit of doing that 😂

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

@@PetrolPed Yes quite Mr :)

[@ginggur17]

Hello pal. Bloody love this. Oz wheels too. Cracking lil Mini. Kate wants it now.

[@PetrolPed]

You’d love it 👍

[@lorrainebeckett281]

Wow Chilli is a very special Mini. Imagine a drive around Goodwood in her, that would be awesome.

[@PetrolPed]

That would be awesome 👍

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Highly entertaining! Thanks to Lohen for loaning Chili out to you, and to you for sharing the exhilaration with us!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@brubru6819]

What a car. Look what you should have won😊amazing. Would love one.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@andrewgeorge2562]

Hi Pete, I have an idea for my retirement great video.

[@chrisdakin7941]

AWESOME👌

[@caccamonte]

Beautifull! Whats the name of the seats? I love them

[@pigeonpoo1823]

So which was scarier/more fun, this or the bonkers Focus RS?

[@PetrolPed]

This by some margin 😬

[@BauregardSenior87]

I got a 240hp F56 and it's the second most fun car I've ever driven next to an 1800 NB MX5 with ITB's and a fire spitting exhaust. Thankfully I got the F56 before the euroneutering so it also pops which always brings a smile to my face.

[@christophers_verified]

What did you think of the Cobra Nogaro seats? It looks like they are lowered (relative to stock).

[@PetrolPed]

Very comfy and supportive 👌

[@christophers_verified]

@@PetrolPed Nice! I've been looking at the various options offered by Recaro, and I haven't quite found anything that I like. The OEM JCW Recaros are supportive and comfy but don't exactly look smashing (and are, anyway, impossible to find used).The Cobra Nogaros look like they hit all the marks, including being aesthetically pleasing. [I'm fitting to a 2012 JCW R58] Thanks for posting the vid/review of "Chilli"!

[@YAK89VTR]

I am so tempted to have that minus the roll cage in my Mini🤩🥰