The Mini Cooper is a 3-door car available at your Mini dealer. The Cooper came in four configurations: Clubman, S Clubman, and Base. The S 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

Standard equipment in the Cooper for 2007 and 2008 includes the 1.6 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 4 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.

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

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 dimensions of the Cooper S Clubman are 66.30 inches wide by 145.60 inches long. It sits 55.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 97.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

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.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Cooper S Clubman received a miles-per-gallon rating of 26 - 28 in-city driving and 34 - 37 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid 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 S Clubman version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 3-Door, Coupe, Mini Cooper, S Clubman, United States market

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