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Cabrio
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MINI Cooper S
was unveiled at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, hot on the heels of the successful UK launch of MINI One and MINI Cooper.
MINI Cooper S standard equipment (over MINI Cooper):
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Uprated engine to 163 bhp
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Sports suspension PLUS
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6-speed manual gearbox
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Sixteen inch alloys with run-flat tires
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Automatic Stability Control and Traction control
(ASC+T)
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Styling - Air intake scoop, larger front bumper including honeycomb grille, re-designed rear bumper housing chrome plated twin exhaust pipes, re-designed wheel arches, rear roof spoiler, 'S' badging on side and rear, chrome plated side grille with clear indicators, chrome plated fuel cap, two exclusive metallic
colours,
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Interior - Chrome door sill strip, brushed aluminium-look dash, sport seats, stainless steel foot rest, leather steering wheel and gear stick
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MINI Cooper S appears on the market thirty-nine years after the original 'S' was introduced as the flagship of the Mini range.
Owned by celebrities such as Peter Sellers, various Beatles and Steve McQueen, the 'S' established the Cooper legend.
The Mini Cooper S dominated the Monte Carlo rally in the mid-sixties, winning in'64, '65 and'67 and, controversially in '66 when it was subsequently disqualified. Touring car and saloon car victories were also being racked up at this time. The 'S' was also
immortalized in celluloid with the release of The Italian Job in
1969 starring Michael Caine.
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Exterior
An eye-catching air intake scoop on the re-designed bonnet, re-designed chunky bumpers, centrally mounted twin tailpipes and black side-sills give a clear impression of the car's power and agility.
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Interior
MINI's unique interior design language is borne out by further high-quality materials and Sport seats come as standard
with cloth/leather or leather as options. The stainless steel foot rest, and leather steering wheel and gear stick accentuate the quality of this top-of-the-range model.
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Engine
The "heart" of the MINI Cooper S is the same compact, transverse, 4-cylinder engine from MINI One and MINI Cooper, but uses
a state-of-the-art supercharger and intercooler technology to extract an impressive 163 bhp at 6,000 rpm.
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Transmission
Perfectly complementing the uprated engine is a new six-speed version of MINI's highly-praised short-shifting manual gearbox allied to a carefully tuned sports suspension set up.
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Suspension
Sports suspension PLUS (an option on MINI Cooper) and MINI's direct
electro-hydraulic steering, with just 2.5 turns of the wheel from lock to lock, offers sharp handling and greater feedback, resulting in a kart-like driving experience. Reinforced McPherson spring struts with a reinforced anti-roll bar at the front provide outstanding stability on winding roads without compromising motorway refinement.
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Works Kit
John Cooper Works has launched a new tuning kit, transforming
the MINI Cooper S into the fastest and most powerful MINI on the
road. The power package is distributed exclusively by John
Cooper Works and MINI dealers worldwide. MINI Cooper S and MINI
Cooper S Convertibles from any year of manufacturer are suitable
for modification.
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Safety
Behind the scenes, active and passive safety features, including up to six airbags, and run-flat tires as standard, ensure the car is also top of its class for safety.
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Drive
Train
MINI's multi-arm rear axle is unique in this segment of the market and, again, is supported by a reinforced
stabilizer bar ensuring optimum road-holding at all times. Balanced weight distribution, front to rear, also aids the stunning road-holding capabilities and razor-sharp turn-in.
Sixteen inch light-alloy wheels wear 195/55 R 16 tires as standard and optional 205/45 tires running on impressive seventeen inch S-spoke wheels are available.
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Specifications |
| Engine |
4 cylinders; 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity (cc) |
1598 |
| Bore/stroke (mm) |
85.8 / 77 |
| Compression ratio |
8.3:1 |
| Max. output
(bhp) |
163 |
| ....at engine speed (rpm) |
6,000 |
| Max. torque (lb-ft/Nm) |
155 / 210 |
| ....at engine speed (rpm) |
4,000 |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph (sec) |
7.4 |
| Top speed (mph) |
135 |
| Combined fuel consumption (mpg) |
33.6 mpg |
| Length/height (mm) |
3655/
1416 |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2467 |
| Weight (kg) |
1140 |
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