MINI Cooper S
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Not only does the MINI continue to turn heads in the street – it also ensures the original “compact on the outside, roomy on the inside” concept of the MINI Classic lives on.
Be it a sprint or a marathon - punchy engines, crisp transmission and lively acceleration make the MINI anall-round sports star.And with stable suspension, a low ground clearance and the go-kart feeling you’d expect from a MINI, you’re guaranteed as much fun as you can have on four wheels.
Front Grille:
The radiator grille of the MINI Cooper has a one-piece look, with chrome-plated horizontal bars as well as a chrome surround.
Bi-xenon Lights:
Available as an option for all MINI models, these dazzle-free headlamps with bi-xenon technology offer twice the output of standard lamps as well as a longer lifespan.
Standard:
Black or white (depending on roof colour).
Optional:
Chrome-plated or body colour (only when roof is in body colour).
Side Sills:
Integrated black side sills afford an additional sleekness to the profile of the MINI Cooper.
Roof Spoiler:
ringing up the rear: the model-specific roof spoiler on the MINI Cooper not only looks hot, but also helps to reduce lift off at high speeds, thus ensuring better handling.
Rear Bumper:
The prominent bumper enhances the muscular rear end of the MINI Cooper.
Exhaust Pipe Finisher:
The chrome-plated exhaust pipe finisher on the MINI Cooper enhances the muscular look.
Dashboard Options:
seemingly endless number of options are on offer for the MINI Cooper cockpit, including a leather steering wheel, CD drive and a variety of surfaces for the instrument panel.
Elliptical Door Ring:
Indoor style in the MINI Cooper cockpit, with the elliptical door rings matching the instrument panel. With the Colour Line option, the armrest can also be customised.
Upholstery:
Loads of different seating arrangements in the MINI Cooper, with a wide choice of cloth, cloth/leather and leather upholsteries.
The Mini Cooper S comes with a barrage of technology that makes this car one of the safest in its class. The standard safety package includes anti-lock braking, brake force distribution and four airbags. Additional safety options include dynamic stability control.
Power is from a supercharged and intercooled version of the 1.6-liter 16-valve twincam four-cylinder Mini engine. Supercharger modifications and a less-restrictive exhaust increase horsepower to 168 (from 163) at 6000 rpm, with maximum torque up to 162 (from 155) lb-ft at 4000 rpm. Lower ratios to the six-speed gearbox’s lower gears further improve acceleration.
If it feels a little weak at low revs, that’s only because it’s so strong from about 3500 on. Quick, smooth linkage to the six-speed manual gearbox is conducive to serious driving. If you must have an automatic, regular Coopers are available with a continuously-variable transmission (CVT) and Cooper S models can be outfitted with a six-speed automatic with “Steptronic'’ manual-shift mode via steering column-mounted paddles, both very unusual choices for a small car. But then, a Mini is a very unusual small car.
