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Is this MINI one-dimensional?
The diesel MINI first came out in the summer of 2003 and somehow passed us by. Reading reports in other magazines suggested we hadn't missed much...

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 109
0-62 mph (seconds): 11.9

Urban mpg: 48.7
Extra urban mpg: 65.7
Combined mpg: 58.9
CO2 (g/km): 129


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3626
Height (mm): 1416
Width (mm): 1925
Wheelbase (mm): 2467
Front track (mm): 1458
Rear track (mm): 1466
Cargo volume (litres): 150
Gross weight (kg): 1545
Kerb weight (kg): 1190
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 650
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 500
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 50


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder diesel engine, in line, mounted in front.

Management: Bosch EDC 15 electronic engine management system.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1364
Compression ratio: 18.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 73.00 x 81.50
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 88 at 3800 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 140 at 1800 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox, driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 12.57:1
2nd: 6.99:1
3rd: 4.51:1
4th: 3.55:1
5th: 3.05:1
6th: 2.41:1
Reverse: 11.13:1


 
Chassis & running gear

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

Rear: Longitudinal arms with centrally-pivoted track control arms, Z-axle.

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

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.66

Brakes: Disc brakes all-round. Front: 276 x 22mm ventilated. Rear: 259 x 10mm solid. ABS, EBD, DSC, CBC, ASC+T.

Wheels: 15-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels fitted as part of Pepper Pack. 15-inch steel items as standard.

Tyres: 175/65 R15.







 

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