The MINI Cooper S Essential Trim is a 3 door hatchback-bodied car with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels.
Its engine is a turbocharged petrol, 2 litre, double overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. This unit has an output of 176 bhp (178 PS/131 kW) of power at 5000-5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 280 N·m (207 lb·ft/28.6 kgm) at 1350-4200 rpm.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual gearbox.
Stated kerb weight is 1280 kg.
Maximum speed quoted is 235 km/h, which is 146 mph, official fuel consumption is 8.1/5.1/6.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined NEDC, and carbon dioxide emissions are 142.0 g/km.
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