Super TestCar reviews - Mini - Hatch - CooperMini modelsSteering1 Jul 2002 By BRUCE NEWTON RACK and pinion electro-hydraulic power-assisted steering (EHPAS) is standard on the Cooper. While most power-assisted steering systems use hydraulic pumps that are continuously driven by the engine, the steering pump in the Mini is operated by a small electric motor that works independently of the car's engine. Because EHPAS only operates when required, BMW claims it cuts fuel consumption by up to 0.1 litres per 100km compared to a conventional system. Did you know?The Mini's steering is a quick system, with just 2.5 turns lock to lockAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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