The R56 Mini Cooper S is already a fun little rocket, but with 288 BHP, it’s on another level! This is not your average hot hatch—let’s see what it can do on the road!

In Part 1, we take a close look at a 400bhp R56 Mini Cooper that’s anything but cute. With huge power in a tiny chassis, this hot hatch is raw, loud, and borderline unhinged — and that’s why we love ...