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Öhlins Road & Track Coilovers – Mini Cooper / Cooper S / JCW F55/F56/F57
Part Number: MCS MU00S1 | Fitment: Mini Cooper, Cooper S & Cooper JCW — F55, F56, F57
Over 40 years of motorsport engineering distilled into a street-ready coilover kit. The Öhlins Road & Track series delivers a genuine racing experience without sacrificing daily drivability — thanks to Öhlins' proprietary Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology. Features temperature-compensated damping for consistent performance in all conditions. Corrosion-tested to ISO 9227 and backed by a 2-year worldwide limited warranty.
⚠️ Note: For vehicles equipped OE with electronically adjustable suspension, an Öhlins cancellation kit is also required (sold separately). See cancellation kit table below.
Vehicle Fitment
| Mini Cooper | F56 (2014+) |
| Mini Cooper S | F56 (2014+) |
| Mini Cooper JCW | F56 (2015+) |
| Mini 5-Door (Cooper / S) | F55 (2014+) |
| Mini Convertible (Cooper / S / JCW) | F57 (2016+) |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | MCS MU00S1 |
| Front Damper Type | McPherson strut |
| Rear Damper Type | Conventional shock absorber |
| Front Spring Rate | 60 N/mm (Part No. 48000-15) — included |
| Rear Spring Rate | 80 N/mm (Part No. 48040-23) — included |
| Front Lowering Range | Approx. 10–15mm (GP models: 2–5mm) |
| Rear Lowering Range | Approx. 10–15mm (GP models: 2–5mm) |
| Damping Adjustment | Single bleed adjuster (front & rear) |
| Temperature Compensated | Yes |
| Top Mounts | Use with original top mounts (front & rear) |
| Springs Included | Yes — front & rear springs included |
| Corrosion Testing | ISO 9227 salt spray tested |
| Warranty | 2-year worldwide limited warranty |
| Rebuildable | Yes |
Included Springs
| Position | Part No | Spring Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 48000-15 | 60 N/mm |
| Rear | 48040-23 | 80 N/mm |
Cancellation Kit (if required)
For vehicles equipped OE with electronically adjustable suspension, an Öhlins cancellation kit must also be used. Ordered separately.
| Part No | Description |
|---|---|
| 35020-29 | Cancellation kit |
General Features
- DFV technology (Dual Flow Valve) — Öhlins' proprietary damping system
- Temperature-compensated damping for consistent performance in all conditions
- Individual ride height adjustment via threaded lower flange (spring seat position maintained)
- Spring preload adjustment with included C-spanner
- Rebuildable construction for long-term serviceability
- Corrosion salt spray tested to ISO 9227
- 2-year worldwide limited warranty
- Front & rear springs included
Front Features
- McPherson strut design
- Single bleed adjuster
- Spring preload adjuster
- Height adjustable — approx. 10–15mm lower than standard (GP models: 2–5mm)
- Coil springs included (60 N/mm)
- Use with original top mounts
Rear Features
- Conventional shock absorber design
- Single bleed adjuster
- Separate spring preload adjuster
- Height adjustable — approx. 10–15mm lower than standard (GP models: 2–5mm)
- Coil springs included (80 N/mm)
- Use with original top mounts
Kit Contents
- Complete coilover kit including springs and all mounting hardware
- C-spanner for spring preload adjustment
- Owner's manual and mounting instructions
- Öhlins sticker set
What is DFV (Dual Flow Valve)?
DFV is Öhlins' proprietary damping technology that sets the Road & Track range apart from conventional coilovers. The dual flow valve provides consistent damping characteristics on both compression and rebound strokes — the damper fluid follows a consistent flow path in both directions. This means the wheel and tyre can rapidly return to the road surface after a bump, maximising grip and traction at all times.
Because DFV opens more quickly on minor road imperfections, ride comfort is surprisingly supple — more akin to an OEM strut than a typical coilover. Over undulating surfaces, the compliance of the R&T units allows the car to crest bumps and potholes while remaining stable and in control. Traction is always maintained at its optimum level.
Öhlins also incorporates a unique needle bleed valve that expands with temperature, compensating for changes in fluid viscosity as the damper heats up. The result: consistent damping performance lap after lap, regardless of operating temperature.
Why Öhlins Road & Track?
- ✅ Over 40 years of motorsport engineering heritage — trusted by factory race teams worldwide
- ✅ Proprietary DFV technology delivers genuine race-car response with OEM-level daily comfort
- ✅ Rebuildable and fully serviceable for long-term ownership and track use
- ✅ Precision ride height adjustment via threaded lower flange — spring geometry is never compromised
- ✅ ISO 9227 corrosion-tested and backed by a 2-year worldwide limited warranty
