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Mini Cooper Cabriolet S

General information

ModelMini Cooper Cabriolet S
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1598 ccm (97.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power170.7 PS (126 kW or 168 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque220.00 Nm (22.4 kgf-m or 162.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.3:1
Bore x stroke77.0 x 85.8 mm (3.0 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1300 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4140 litres (1,094 gallons)
Cargo space165 litres (44 gallons)
Optional cargo space605 litres (160 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1315 kg (2,899.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1640 kg (3,615.6 pounds)
Towing weight650 kg (1,433.0 pounds)
Overall length3660 mm (144.1 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2470 mm (97.2 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
Aprox price as new EUR25215
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