2007-2008 Mini Cooper: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mini Cooper include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 2-door hatchback | 3-door coupe (Clubman) |
| Wheelbase, in. | 97.1 | 97.1 | 100.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 143.1 | 145.6 | 155.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.5 | 66.3 | 66.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.7 | 55.4 | 56.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2700 | 2546 | 2723 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 4.2 | 24.0 | 32.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.2 | 10.6 | 13.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 38.8 | 39.0 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.3 | 41.4 | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.1 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 27.7 | 29.9 | 39.0 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
In base Cooper hatchbacks, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine develops 118 horsepower. Either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission may be installed. In the base convertible, it's 115 hp and a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Cooper S hatchbacks hold a turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter engine, rated at 172 horsepower and mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. S convertibles use a supercharged engine that generates 168 hp.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I41 | 1.6 / 98 | 115 | 110 | 5-speed manual: 27/35 CVT automatic: 26/33 |
5-speed manual: 27.6 CVT automatic: -- |
| dohc I41 | 1.6 / 98 | 118 | 114 | 6-speed manual: 32/40 6-speed automatic: 30/37 |
6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
| Turbocharged dohc I41 | 1.6 / 98 | 172 | 177 | 6-speed manual: 29/36 6-speed automatic: 27/34 |
6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
| Supercharged dohc I41 | 1.6 / 98 | 168 | 162 | 6-speed manual: 25/32 6-speed automatic: 23/32 |
6-speed manual: -- 6-speed automatic: -- |
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1. EPA Note: Figures shown are for 2008 models. The Environmental Protection Agency changed its procedure for 2008 to yield more realistic estimates. Therefore, estimated mileage is lower than for prior years. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: England
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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