2007 MINI Cooper

Horsepower: 118 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft): 114 @ 4250
Weight: 2546 2634 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 2dr Car
Market Segment: 2-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: Gas 4-Cyl
Transmission type: 6 Manual Automatic

MSRP: $16,327 - $18,050

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Apart from the teams themselves, for the first time ever other ambitious motorsport enthusiasts will also be able to acquire and race the new MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE.

The new MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE will be delivered to customers in race trim, and a specially developed John Cooper Works performance engine will provide maximum output of 154 kW/210 hp.

And while this figure is the same as the current MINI CHALLENGE race car, optimised engine characteristics and an increase in torque from 260 to 280 Newton-metres (192–206 lb-ft) provided by overboost gives the driver everything he needs for even better performance and higher speeds on the track.

Further points are the reduction in starter weight by 30 kg to 1,150 kg/66 lb to 2,536 lb (including the driver), improved aerodynamics all round and numerous modifications to the chassis and suspension.

The new MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. And thanks to its special brake system, the car takes just 3.1 seconds to come to a standstill from 100 km/h or 62 mph. Top speed, in turn, is 240 km/h or 149 mph. Another particular forte of the MINI John Cooper Works CHALLENGE is its outstanding lateral acceleration – the high speed coming into the bend is therefore also achievable when coming out onto the next straight. A limited-slip differential featured for the first time on a MINI CHALLENGE racing car, finally, helps the driver keep to the ideal line at an even higher speed when leaving a bend.

Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Minicompact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas 4-Cyl
• Displacement : 1.6L/97.5
• Fuel System : EFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 118 @ 6000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 114 @ 4250

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : 205
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.15
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.37
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.16
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.86
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.39
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.10

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 30
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 37

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 150

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 4.4

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2634

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson
• Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x 0.87
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.2 x 0.39
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : - TBD -
• Rear Tire Size : - TBD -
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x - TBD -
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x - TBD -
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Electric Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 14.1
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : - TBD -
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 35.1
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 10.6

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 97.1
• Length, Overall (in) : 145.6
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.3
• Height, Overall (in) : 55.4
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.4
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 57.8
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft�) : 5.7
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft�) : 24.0

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 4
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : - TBD -
• Front Head Room (in) : 38.8
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.4
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 50.3
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 37.6
• Second Leg Room (in) : 29.9
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 44.7
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -

Summary

• Vehicle Name : MINI Cooper
• Body Style : 2 Door Coupe

Rebate:

Incentive Note: One of the following incentives may apply to this vehicle. Regional incentives may vary.

Financing Incentive Min: 6.15

Financing Incentive Max: 6.79

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: Automotive News

Resource Date: 12/10/2007

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 07V533000

Mfg's Report Date: NOV 06, 2007

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 320

Summary: CERTAIN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE TIRE SIZE AND CORRESPONDING TIRE PRESSURE BE INDICATED ON THE LABEL AND THE LABEL DOES NOT CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL TIRES MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR AND TIRE DAMAGE WHICH COULD LEAD TO UNFAVORABLE DRIVING CONDITIONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MINI COOPER AT 1-866-275-6464.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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