Mini Cooper S (2015)

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As audacious as it sounds, BMW's Mini Cooper has expanded its range to include the new Mini Cooper S. Practicality meets agility in the parent company's continual development for cars to better suit future generations, in a time where sportier superminis are becoming less of an oddity. Despite the changes, it still manages to retain the charm of the hatch. Autotrader's David Linklater notes " the styling detail of the latest Mini range, such as the oversized headlights and ornate rear lamps, rather lends itself to something with a bit more visual substance. It’s a matter of taste, but you could argue that the S is actually cuter and more thoughtfully styled than its 'ordinary' sibling."

The Numbers

VEHICLE TYPE:
front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 2-door hatchback
ENGINE TYPE:
turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
CAPABILITY:
Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1250 rpm
TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 98.2 in
Length: 152.5 in
Width: 68.0 in Height: 55.7 in
Passenger volume: 80 cu ft
Cargo volume: 9 cu ft
Curb weight: 2864 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.7 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 25.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 6.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 6.2 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (mfr's est): 153 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 158 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 23/31 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg

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