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2008 MINI Cooper Base 2dr Coupe

2008 MINI Cooper
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Minicompact
27 (Est) mpg city / 36 (Est) mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
2 Door Coupe
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Minicompact
Passenger Capacity:
4
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
2634
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
27 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
36 (Est)
Engine Type:
Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement:
1.6L/97.5
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
118 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
114 @ 4250
Trans Description Cont.:
Automatic
Suspension Type - Front:
MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size:
P195/55R16
Spare Tire Size:
Compact
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
10.2 x 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
10.6
Wheelbase (in):
97.1
Length, Overall (in):
145.6
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Order Code:
205
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.56
Fourth Gear Rato (:1):
1.16
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.86
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.39
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.10
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
4.4
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Compact
Steering Type:
Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
14.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.1
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.0 x 0.87
Front Head Room (in):
38.8
Front Leg Room (in):
41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
50.3
Second Head Room (in):
37.6
Second Leg Room (in):
29.9
Second Shoulder Room (in):
44.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
66.3
Height, Overall (in):
55.4
Tread Width, Front (in):
57.4
Tread Width, Rear (in):
57.8
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):
5.7
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
24.0


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