2008 MINI Cooper Specifications

Specifications

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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 (4.0 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 (4.0 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 :

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V337000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt.
Consequence	An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the sunroof drains, interior footwell area, and FRM and, depending upon the results of the inspection, certain components will be replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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