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Mini Cooper S Convertible review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Mini Cooper S Convertible review
The Mini family continues to grow in numbers as the Mini adventure grows far beyond the magnitude that the name implies. Here we review the latest addition, the Convertible, in top-of-the-range Cooper S trim.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 134
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.4

Urban mpg: 23.9
Extra urban mpg: 39.8
Combined mpg: 32.1
CO2 (g/km): 211


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3655
Height (mm): 1415
Width (mm): 1688
Wheelbase (mm): 2467
Front track (mm): 1452
Rear track (mm): 1460
Kerb weight (kg): 1240
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 50


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: In-line supercharged four cylinder engine, transversely mounted up front.

Management: Siemens EMS 2000.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1598
Compression ratio: 8.30:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 77.00 x 85.80
Max. power (bhp): 170 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 162 at 4000 rpm

Transmission: Getrag 285 six-speed manual gearbox. Front-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 12.789:1
2nd: 7.793:1
3rd: 5.651:1
4th: 4.615:1
5th: 3.828:1
6th: 3.126:1
Reverse: 11.944:1
Final drive: 1.00:1.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson strut suspension. Anti-roll bar.

Rear: Multi-link suspension.

Steering: Electro-hydraulic power assisted. 2.5 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.66

Brakes: Front: 276 mm ventilated discs. Rear: 259 mm solid disc. Anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution.

Wheels: 16-inch alloy as standard. 17-inch 5-star 'Bullet' design fitted to test car as part of Chili Pack.

Tyres: 195/55 R16 87V (on standard wheels).







 

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