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Mini Cooper S
Estimated Price: $19,300
Engine
Type: Inline four, iron block, aluminun head, supercharged and intercooled
Valvetrain: DOHC, four valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1598cc
Bore x Stroke:85.8mm x 77.0mm
Compression Ratio:8.3:1
Claimed Crank Hp:161 hp @ 6000 rpm
Claimed Crank Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Measured Wheel Hp:157 hp @ 6800 rpm
Measured Wheel Torque:141 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm
Redline:6800 rpm
Drivetrain
Layout: Transverse front engine,
front-wheel drive
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Gear Ratios  
1:11.425:1
2: 7.181:1
3: 5.397:1
4: 4.407:1
5: 3.656:1
6: 2.986:1
Final drive:N/A
Differential: open
Chassis
Exterior dimensions  
Curb Weight: 2,720 lbs
Weight Distribution F/R: N/A
Overall Length: 143.9 in.
Wheelbase: 97.1 in.
Overall Width: 66.5 in.
Track F/R: 57.2 in./57.5 in.
Height: 56.2 in.
Suspension
Front: MacPherson Strut, anti-roll bar
Rear: Trailing arms with
upper and lower semi-trailing camber/
toe control links
Brakes
Front: 10.9-inch solid discs,
single-piston sliding calipers
Rear: 10.2-inch vented discs,
single-piston sliding calipers
Electronic driving aids/inhibitors: ABS, electronic throttle, stability control (with off switch)
Wheels and Tires
Wheels: 17 x 7-inch aluminum
Tires: 205/45R-17 Michelin
Performance
Acceleration
0-30 mph: 2.9 sec.
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec.
30-50 mph: 2.6 sec.
50-70 mph: 3.9 sec.
Quarter-mile time@ speed: 15.4 sec. @ 90.4 mph
Handling
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad): 0.87g
Slalom Speed (700ft slalom): 68.1 mph
Braking
60-0 stopping distance: 123 ft

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Cooper Stats

•Price Range
$18,550 - $34,300
•MPG
26 city /34 highway
•Transmission
6-Speed Manual
•Engine
1.6L L4

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