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2012 MINI Cooper S S specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Polar Beige
Carbon Black
Toffee / Carbon Black
Cornsilk Beige
Carbon Black Checkered
Rockline Anthracite
Polar Beige / Carbon Black Checkered
Classic Green
Satellite Gray
Carbon Black / Red
Soda Satellite Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Minicompact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6L/98 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 181 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 1600-5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 35 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 356.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 27 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 30 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 462.00 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) | 3.30 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.48 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.13 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.94 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.64 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| 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 -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.2 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr 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 | Not Available |
| 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 | 2668 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 50.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 27.9 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 44.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 97.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 146.8 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 |
| On-board trip computer -inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed, range | Standard |
| 16" X 6.5" rib spoke alloy wheels -inc: P195/55R16 tires | Optional |
| Twin horns | Standard |
| Front/rear anti-sway bars | Standard |
| Toggle switch instrument controls | Standard |
| Door panel storage pockets | Standard |
| Side sun visor for driver | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear spoiler | Optional |
| Pwr locks | Standard |
| Lighting -inc: front map/reading, footwell, LED waterfall, luggage-compartment light | Standard |
| Car jack | Standard |
| Fully electronic throttle control | Standard |
| Checkered black interior trim | Optional |
| Halogen headlights -inc: follow-me-home function, adjustable off delay, beam-throw control w/manual adjustment | Standard |
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet in cockpit & luggage compartment | Standard |
| Leatherette front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests | Optional |
| Pwr windows -inc: one-touch up & down | Standard |
| Floor mats *Late Availability* | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Twin-pipe exhaust system | Optional |
| Pwr mirrors | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive variable pwr electric steering | Standard |
| Performance suspension | Standard |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags | Standard |
| Color-adjustable ambient lighting | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Optional |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| 1.6L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine -inc: variable valve lift timing | Optional |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Side impact door beams w/interlocking anchoring system | Standard |
| Body-color sport bumpers | Standard |
| MacPherson independent front suspension | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive front intermittent wipers | Standard |
| Multi-function sport leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel -inc: cruise/audio controls | Standard |
| Central locking system -inc: fuel filler cap release | Standard |
| Center console -inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders | Standard |
| Chrome exterior door handles | Standard |
| Climate controlled glove box | Standard |
| Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
| HD Radio | Standard |
| SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (1) year subscription | Standard |
| ISOFIX child seat anchorages (LATCH) | Standard |
| Stainless steel foot pedals -inc: driver footrest | Optional |
| 6-speed manual Getrag transmission | Standard |
| Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Advanced crumple zones | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| (1) rear cup holder | Standard |
| Chrome fuel filler cap cover | Optional |
| Extended decor rings | Optional |
| Hood scoop air intake | Optional |
| Chrome interior door handles | Standard |
| Air conditioning -inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation | Standard |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) | Standard |
| Roof-mounted grab handles | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension | Standard |
| 50/50 split-folding rear bench seat | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button | Standard |
| Luggage compartment lashing eyes | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC) | Standard |
| Auto rear window wiper | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature, (2) fobs | Standard |
| Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level | Standard |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | Standard |
| Sport button -inc: accelerator & steering programs | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, auto speed volume control | Standard |
| Run-flat tires | Optional |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions -inc: front automatic pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Black mesh grille | Optional |
| Deployed airbag triggered crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock | Standard |
| Carbon black interior color | Standard |
| (6) speakers | Standard |
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