2005 MINI Cooper S

Vehicle type: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 4-passenger, 3-door hatchback

Base price: $30,500

Options: Premium Package ($1,950); Sport Package ($1,800); Harmon/Kardon audio system ($795); Cockpit Chrono Package ($450); Chrome line exterior ($220); Chrome line Interior ($250); Dynamic Stability Control ($690); Leather (2,200)

Price as tested: $38,855

Warranty: 4 years/80,000 kms

Engine: 1.6-litre DOHC 16-valve straight-four cylinder with supercharger. 168-h.p. and 162-lb. ft. of torque

Transmission: 6-speed manual, CVT optional

Suspension: Front: Independent, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar. Rear: Independent, multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Brakes: Power-assisted four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with ABS, CBC, EBD, ASC + T traction control

Wheels: 17-in. alloy

Tires: 205/45R17 Dunlop runflats

Wheelbase: 2,467 mm (97.1 in.)

Length: 3,655 mm (143.9 in.)

Width: 1,688 mm (66.5 in.)

Curb weight: 1,255 kg (2,766 lb.)

Horsepower per kilogram: 7.47 hp

Fuel economy: City: 9.5L/100km (30 mpg), Highway: 6.3L/100km (45 mpg)

Fuel type: Gasoline, 91 octane (recommended)


Photo Credit : John LeBlanc