2008 MINI Cooper S S specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Redwood Red
Blue / Carbon Black
Gray
Tuscan Beige
Black / Grey
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Minicompact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | 1.6L/97.5 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 172 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 1600-5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 34 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 343.20 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 448.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.31 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.48 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.14 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.95 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.82 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.65 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.6 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x 0.39 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/55R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2634 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 50.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 29.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 44.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 146.2 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.2 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 57.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 5.7 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 24.0 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags | Standard |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Door panel storage pockets | Standard |
| Auto rear window wiper | Standard |
| Heat insulated green glass | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch up & down, automatic window lowering when door is opened, trap release | Standard |
| Climate controlled glove box | Standard |
| Electric engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Leatherette front sport bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, backrest memory | Optional |
| Pre-wiring for alarm system | Standard |
| (1) rear cup holder | Standard |
| Chrome-plated side air inlets w/"S" lettering & white indicators | Optional |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Center console-inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders | Standard |
| Stainless steel driver footrest | Optional |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Side sun visor for driver | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle | Standard |
| Body-color pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Chrome bezels-inc: rear lights, headlights | Standard |
| Rear storage trays | Standard |
| Twin horns | Standard |
| On-board computer-inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed | Standard |
| Central locking system-inc: fuel filler cap release | Standard |
| Chrome-plated window trim | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tightener, belt limiter | Standard |
| Rear roof spoiler | Optional |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature | Standard |
| ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| P195/55R16 performance tires | Optional |
| Cargo tie-downs in luggage compartment | Standard |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC) | Optional |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC) | Optional |
| MacPherson independent front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle | Standard |
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock, airbag deployment | Standard |
| Pwr locks | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive front intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| 1.6L OHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine | Optional |
| Body-color tailgate handle | Optional |
| Front fog lights | Optional |
| Hood scoop air intake | Optional |
| Flat tire monitor | Standard |
| Rear fog light preparation | Standard |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Metal-look door sill finishers | Standard |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | Standard |
| Chrome-plated handles | Standard |
| 16" x 6.5" S-Winder alloy wheels | Optional |
| Chrome fuel filler cap cover | Optional |
| Black honeycomb grille | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, CD changer preparation, auxiliary input jack, auto speed volume control, satellite radio prep | Standard |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags | Standard |
| Sport button w/accelerator & steering programs | Standard |
| Color-adjustable ambient lighting | Standard |
| Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Front seatback storage nets | Standard |
| Lighting-inc: front map/reading, luggage compartment | Standard |
| Black trim-inc: side sills, bumper edges, flared wheel housing | Standard |
| Checkered interior trim finishers | Optional |
| 50/50 split-folding rear bench seat | Standard |
| Halogen headlights-inc: follow-me-home function, beam throw control | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer w/digital "actual speed" indication, date/time, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level | Standard |
| Twin-pipe exhaust system-inc: chrome covers | Optional |
| Roof-mounted grab handles | Standard |
| 2-spoke leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Brake pad wear monitor | Standard |
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