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Sometimes less is more. Image by James Jenkins.

Sometimes less is more
The 210bhp Cooper S Works is a final hoorah before the new MINI arrives. It gives the small car giant killing performance, but at a price.

   


Reviews homepage -> MINI reviews -> 2006 MINI Cooper S -> with John Cooper Works Tuning Kit technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 143
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.6

Urban mpg: 23.9
Extra urban mpg: 41.5
Combined mpg: 32.8
CO2 (g/km): 207


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3655
Height (mm): 1416
Width (mm): 1688
Wheelbase (mm): 2467
Front track (mm): 1453
Rear track (mm): 1460
Cargo volume (litres): 150
Gross weight (kg): 1570
Kerb weight (kg): 1140
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 50


 
Engine & transmission

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

Management: Siemens EMS 2000 with new engine map.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1598
Bore x stroke (mm): 77.00 x 85.80
Max. power (bhp): 210 at 6950 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 181 at 4500 rpm

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


 
Chassis & running gear

Steering: Electro-hydraulic power assisted.

Brakes: John Cooper Works Kit includes larger brake discs and callipers at the front and special brake linings on the rear.

Wheels: '5-star Bullet' 17-inch alloys fitted to test car.

Tyres: 205/45 R17.







 

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