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British Remake Anyone?
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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. .jpg) 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!
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Kyle is an auto enthusiast and consumer advocate with over 30 years of experience. Author of “Drive the Best for the Price…” He welcomes your comments and car questions on his website www.DriveTheBestBook.com . Kyle’s car has over 490,000 miles and he even has the same name as the #18 NASCAR driver.
Kyle is an auto enthusiast and consumer advocate with over 30 years of experience. Author of “Drive the Best for the Price…” He welcomes your comments and car questions on his website www.DriveTheBestBook.com . Kyle’s car has over 490,000 miles and he even has the same name as the #18 NASCAR driver.
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