These are standard specifications for the 2008 MINI Cooper, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Transversely Mounted | |
| Production Years for Series : | 2003 - 2014 |
| Price : | MSRP: $18,050-25,400 Invoice: $16,245-22,850 |
| Weight : | 2546 lbs | 1154.846 kg |
| MPG City : | 37 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Introduced At : | 2004 Geneva Motorshow |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.5 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 16.6 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 126 mph | 202.734 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.35 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.308 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.130 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.483 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.139 |
| 5th Gear : | .949 |
| 6th Gear : | .816 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | Not Tested |
| Frontal passenger : | Not Tested |
| Side driver : | Not Tested |
| Side rear passenger : | Not Tested |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  |
| 2008 MINI Cooper w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 MINI Cooper?
Q: How fast is the 2008 MINI Cooper? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has a top speed of 126 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 MINI Cooper? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has a wheelbase size of 97.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2008 MINI Cooper? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has a length of 142.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2008 MINI Cooper? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has a width of 66.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2008 MINI Cooper have?A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has 38.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2008 MINI Cooper have?A: The 2008 MINI Cooper has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2008 MINI Cooper? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper was offered as a Cabriolet, Sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 MINI Cooper cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper had an MSRP of $18,050 - $$25,400 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 MINI Cooper have? A: The 2008 MINI Cooper had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 118 BHP (86.848 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 110 Ft-Lbs (149 NM) @ 4500 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 1600 RPM