2008 MINI Cooper

Horsepower: 172 @ 5500
Torque (lb-ft): 177 @ 1600-5000
Weight: 2668 2723 lbs
0-60: TBD

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

MSRP: $19,080 - $21,200

25 (Est)
32 (Est)

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Andy Hearn, General Manager for MINI UK, said: “Buyers looking for the most efficient cars could be missing out on the fun of driving a MINI. By developing sustainable diesel technology, MINI engineers have proved that you can have a low emissions car without compromising on driving characteristics and style.”

A quarter of the survey’s respondents believed the Honda Civic Hybrid was the lowest carbon-emitting vehicle from a list of five models.* Just two per cent plumped for the MINI Cooper D, perhaps misled by the sporty personality indicated by a Cooper badge. If only they knew.

Along with the rest of the MINI Hatch range, the MINI Cooper D now features a number of engineering enhancements.

Brake Energy Regeneration removes the need for a traditional alternator and reduces drag on the engine, thereby saving fuel. The Auto Start-Stop Function cuts out the engine when the car is brought to a halt and re-engages on depressing the clutch, again increasing fuel efficiency. Switch Point Display indicates to the driver the best gear for frugal driving. These technologies, as well as the Variable Turbine Geometry applied to the MINI Cooper D’s turbocharger combine to make a torquey, yet economical and low-emitting sports hatch.

Well, those that know, know. The MINI Cooper D topped the poll for desirability, despite an apparent misunderstanding between car fuel sources and their relative carbon emissions.

So what else did MINI discover? The most important factor in buying a new car remains price. Fuel economy and style/design were placed second and third respectively. Great news for MINI. Taking into account MINI’s low whole-life cost and its place at the top of the Lex Vehicle Leasing residual value chart, along with the Cooper D offering a combined fuel consumption of 72.4mpg and a unique design, the car again ticks every box.

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Minicompact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas 4-Cyl
• Displacement : 1.6L/97.5
• Fuel System : Turbocharged EFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 172 @ 5500
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 177 @ 1600-5000

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) : 4.04
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.37
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.56
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.16
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.85
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.67
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.19
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.69

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 23 (Est)
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 30 (Est)

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) : 2723

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) : 11.6 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 : P195/55R16
• Rear Tire Size : P195/55R16
• Spare Tire Size : - TBD -

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 7.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 7.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• 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) : 13.2

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 97.1
• Length, Overall (in) : 146.2
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.3
• Height, Overall (in) : 55.4
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.2
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 57.5
• 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 S
• Body Style : 2 Door Coupe

Rebate:

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

Cash Finance Rule: Or

Financing Incentive Min: 6.15

Financing Incentive Max: 6.79

Expiration Date: 01/02/2008

Resource Name: Automotive News

Resource Date: 12/10/2007

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Brake Assist
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Auto-On Headlights
• Auto-On Headlights
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
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• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Tires - Rear Performance
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• Tires - Rear Performance
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