In 2008 Mini released the Cooper Clubman to the car-buying market. The Cooper came in four configurations: Clubman, S Clubman, and Base. The Clubman configuration is powered by the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which makes 34 - 37 highway miles and 26 - 28 city. The Cooper competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Mini Cooper Engine Specs

The Cooper Clubman is equipped with a BMW 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Aisin Warner 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mini.

The Cooper uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Cooper is 145.60 inches long, 66.30 inches wide, and 55.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 97.10 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,327. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Cooper is a Siemens MS design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 10.60 gallons.

The Cooper Clubman received a miles-per-gallon rating of 26 - 28 in-city driving and 34 - 37 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2008 model year was telling year for the Mini Cooper. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Clubman version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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