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British Remake Anyone?
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by Kyle Busch, Automotive Examiner
In 1959 the original Mini Cooper came to life in England.
It was equipped with a transverse mounted (the length of
the engine was positioned between the front shock towers)
engine, and it had a front-wheel drive layout. The car had
mini-compact dimensions outside, but excellent useable
interior space.
The British Mini and Mini Cooper achieved cult like
status in England and around the world because it was
affordable, fun to drive, stylish, and easy to park in
almost any available space.
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The Original British Mini
In 2002 the Mini Cooper returned to the United States
under the BMW fold. Like the original, the current
hatchback coupe and convertible appeals to a wide
ranging audience including pop stars who can afford
the upper priced models to more ordinary folks who buy
the entry-level models. This car has the original’s classic
British appeal combined with modern German engineering
and durability.
The Modern Mini Cooper
Although the Mini Cooper can be optioned out at
premium prices (prices range from $18,000 - $43,700),
the base models are affordable and provide a driving
experience that is closer to the pure roots of the original
car.
The base model has a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder engine
making 118 horsepower and a 0-60 time in the mid
8-second range. The Mini S has a turbo charged engine
making 172 horsepower and a 0-60 time in the low 7-
second range. To top it all off, there is a special John
Cooper works option that provides a 207 horsepower
engine and beefed up running gear. All cars have a
6-speed transmission available in standard or automatic
forms. Some cars have a continuously variable
transmission (CVT) that is a non-shifting seamless
automatic. Expect fuel economy to be about 27 mpg
city and about 37 mpg highway.
The Mini Cooper Convertable
British remake anyone? You should definitely say – yes!
2008 MINI Cooper | Drivetrain | Engine | Trans* | MSRP |
FWD | 1.6L I4 | ManualAuto | $18,050 | |
FWD | 1.6L I4 T | ManualAuto | $21,200 | |
FWD | 1.6L I4 | ManualCVT | $21,950 | |
FWD | 1.6L I4 S | ManualAuto | $25,400 | |
Source: Edmunds
Topics: Mini Copper , economical , fun to drive , stylish
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