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2008 MINI Cooper specs & colors
2dr Car
Key Specs
Color options
Interior
Panther Black
Graphite Grey
Dark Blue
Gray / Black
Malt Brown
Ebony
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Minicompact |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 111 @ 4500 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | 1.6L/97.5 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 422.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 303.60 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.94 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.35 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.26 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.91 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.9 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x -TBD- in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.2 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 13.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/65R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P175/65R15 |
| Base Curb Weight | 2700 lbs |
| Trunk Volume | 9.2 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 55.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 38.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Track Width, Front | 57.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 143.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 39.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 27.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 50.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.7 in |
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock | Standard |
| Black exterior trim-inc: side sills, bumper edges, wheel housing | Standard |
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment | Standard |
| Space saver spare wheel & tire | Standard |
| 1.6L 16-valve OHC I4 engine | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger airbags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Bezels around instrumentation | Standard |
| 15" x 5.5" 5-star rocket alloy wheels | Standard |
| Heat insulated green glass | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Fully automatic electro-hydraulic black convertible soft top-inc: stepless sliding-roof function, remote open/close feature, easy-load function | Standard |
| Front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags for head & thorax | Standard |
| 5-speed manual Getrag transmission | Standard |
| Corner brake control (CBC) | Standard |
| ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages | Standard |
| Brake pad wear monitor | Standard |
| Tailgate w/low loading sill | Standard |
| Check control vehicle monitor w/pictogram display | Standard |
| Corner brake control (CBC) | Standard |
| MacPherson front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Chrome-plated grille | Standard |
| Service interval indicator | Standard |
| 50/50 split-folding rear seat | Standard |
| Front/rear anti-roll bars | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Twin horns | Standard |
| Black side air inlets | Standard |
| Center console-inc: (2) front & (1) rear cupholders, central locking switch, switches for pwr windows | Standard |
| Electro-hydraulic engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering | Standard |
| Chrome-plated door handles | Standard |
| Chrome-plated window trim | Standard |
| Flat tire monitor | Standard |
| Integrated headlights w/follow-me-home function, beam throw control | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for alarm system | Standard |
| Front/rear automatic seatbelts w/front pyrotechnic belt buckle tensioners, force limiters, front height adjusters | Standard |
| Tool kit | Standard |
| Pwr front windows-inc: one-touch auto-down/auto-up, automatic window lowering when door is opened | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Rear park distance control (PDC) | Standard |
| Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel w/column height adjustment | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Drive-by-wire electronic throttle control | Standard |
| Body-color pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Chrome-plated stainless steel single pipe exhaust system | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Chrome bezels-inc: rear lights, headlights | Standard |
| Lockable climate controlled glove box | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, outside temp gauge, speedometer, LCD odometer/trip meter, fuel/engine temp gauge, warning lights | Standard |
| Air conditioning-inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation button | Standard |
| Rear center fog light | Standard |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Driver-side storage compartment underneath steering column | Standard |
| Silver interior surface | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Storage compartments in front door trim panels | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: central locking open/close, tailgate unlock feature, open soft top | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: front footwell, luggage compartment | Standard |
| Leatherette front bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry | Standard |
| Roll bars | Standard |
| Central locking system-inc: open/close feature, soft top open, fuel filler cap release | Standard |
| Roll-over protection system | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, CD changer preparation, automatic speed volume control, auxiliary input jack | Standard |
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