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Slight Reprise
The follow up to the 160,000-selling MINI Convertible is, thankfully, so much more than just a re-skinned cash cow.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 138
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.4

Urban mpg: 34.9
Extra urban mpg: 52.3
Combined mpg: 44.1
CO2 (g/km): 153


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3714
Height (mm): 1414
Width (mm): 1683
Wheelbase (mm): 2467
Front track (mm): 1453
Rear track (mm): 1461
Cargo volume (litres): 125
Gross weight (kg): 1660
Kerb weight (kg): 1230
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 50


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1598
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 77.00 x 85.80
Max. power (bhp): 172 at 5500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 192 at 1600 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.308:1
2nd: 2.130:1
3rd: 1.483:1
4th: 1.139:1
5th: 0.949:1
6th: 0.816:1
Reverse: 3.647:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Single-joint McPherson spring strut axle with anti-dive.

Rear: Longitudinal arm axle with centrally mounted track arms. Z-axle.

Steering: Electric power assisted steering. 2.4 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Front: 294 x 22mm ventilated discs. Rear: 259 x 10mm solid discs. Hydraulic two-circuit system with ABS, EBD, CBC, ASC+T, DSC.

Wheels: 6.5J x 16-inch alloy as standard.

Tyres: 195/55 R16 87V RSC.







 

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