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Summary
The Mini Cooper is a well-executed piece by every measure. It's the total package that makes it an excellent value: appealing appearance inside and out, excellent performance, notable engineering, numerous safety devices and the simple delight of being in and around it. It gets excellent gas mileage and it will make your garage seem enormous.About 10,000 original Mini Coopers were sold in the United States from 1960-67. The current Mini posted 15,000 sales in the first seven months and 36,010 during calendar year 2003. It's easy to understand why. We'd certainly be delighted to own one.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mini Cooper ($16,449); Cooper S ($19,449) |
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Engines:
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1.6-liter sohc supercharged inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Corner Brake Control, Electronic Traction Control; dual frontal and side-impact airbags; front and rear head-protection airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Dynamic Stability Control; run-flat tires |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles (3 years/36,000 full maintenance) |
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Assembled In:
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Oxford, England |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mini Cooper S ($19,449) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, CD stereo with six speakers, power windows with auto-down, power locks, remote keyless entry, rear wiper, leatherette or cloth upholstery, sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport package ($1300) includes Dynamic Stability Control, 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R17 performance run-flat tires, front fog lamps, rear spoiler, bonnet stripes (if ordered); xenon headlights with headlamp washers; multi-function steering wheel with audio and cruise controls ($350); Electric Blue Metallic paint ($400); roof and mirror caps in white (no charge) |
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Destination Charge:
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550 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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22049 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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163 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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155 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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25/34 |
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Wheelbase:
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97.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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143.9/75.8/55.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.2/57.5 |
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Turning circle:
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34.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.8/NA/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/NA/31.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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23.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent McPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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independent multi-link |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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2513 |
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Tires:
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205/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, CBC |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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