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2008 MINI Cooper Specifications

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2008 MINI Cooper
Starting Price:
$18,050
Estimated MPG:
28 city | 37 hwy
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2008 MINI Cooper Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM stereo

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
38.4
Front Leg Room:
41.3
Overall height:
55.5
Overall Length:
143.1
Overall Width:
66.5
Rear Head Room:
38.1
Rear Leg Room:
27.5
Wheelbase:
97.1

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.60 : 1
Displacement:
98
Horse Power:
115
Size:
1.6
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
1.6
Fuel tank capacity:
13.2gal.
Horsepower:
115hp @ 6,000RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
110 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission:
5 speed manual
Transmission:
continuously variable automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
23
Highway:
32

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:
Power fabric

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
4

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Pre-wiring

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system:
Yes

Tires

Diameter:
15.0
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Run flat:
Run flat
Speed Rating:
H
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
175

Transmission

Automatic type:
CVT
Number of speeds:
5

Warranty

roadside months:
48

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,700
Gross vehicle weight:
3,472
Max cargo capacity:
21
Payload:
771

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
Silver alloy
Width:
5.5

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Convertible roof lining
Door mirrors
: body-color
Door mirrors
: chrome
Glass rear window
Number of doors
: 2
Power convertible roof
Power door mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
1-touch up
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power moonroof
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Remote keyless entry
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 6
Speakers
: 8

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Reverse sensing system
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 1.6
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 23mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 32mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 13.2gal.
Horsepower
: 115hp @ 6,000RPM
Manual-shift auto
: Steptronic
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 110 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission
: 5 speed manual
Transmission
: continuously variable automatic

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Ignition disable
Integrated roll-over protection
Occupant sensing airbag

Seats and Trim

Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 4
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio
: 10.60 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 77.0mm x 85.8mm (3.03" x 3.38")
Engine displacement
: 1.6 L
Engine horsepower
: 115hp @ 6,000RPM
Engine torque
: 110 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,689mm (66.5")
Exterior height
: 1,410mm (55.5")
Exterior length
: 3,635mm (143.1")
Front headroom
: 975mm (38.4")
Front legroom
: 1,049mm (41.3")
Front shoulder room
: 1,293mm (50.9")
GVWR
: 1,575kg (3,472lbs)
GVWR
: 1,590kg (3,505lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 119 L (4 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 606 L (21 cu.ft.)
Payload
: 350kg (771lbs)
Rear headroom
: 968mm (38.1")
Rear legroom
: 699mm (27.5")
Rear shoulder room
: 991mm (39.0")
Turning radius
: 5.3m (17.4')5.3 '
Wheelbase
: 2,466mm (97.1")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 175/65HR15.0
Front tires
: 195/55VR16.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 175/65HR15.0
Rear tires
: 195/55VR16.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 15"
Wheel size
: 16"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 144 months/ unlimited distance
Maintenance warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 48 months/50,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 48 months/50,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Heated door mirrors
Optional
Pin stripe
Optional

Convenience Features

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional
Automatic temperature control
Optional
Garage door transmitter
Optional
Navigation system
Optional
Speed control
Optional

Entertainment Features

Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Optional
Fully automatic headlights
Optional
Headlight cleaning
Optional
High intensity discharge headlights
Optional
Rain sensing wipers
Optional
Rear fog lights
Optional
Trip computer
Optional

Powertrain

Mode select transmission
Optional

Safety and Security

Electronic stability
Optional

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Optional
Heated front seats
Optional
Leather upholstery
Optional
Sport steering wheel
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Sport suspension
Optional

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