The MINI Cooper S Essential Trim is a 5 door hatchback-bodied automobile with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels.
The 2 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder unit that produces 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.
A 7 speed automatic transmission supplies the power to the wheels.
Stated kerb weight is 1355 kg.
Maximum speed claimed is 235 km/h or 146 mph, official fuel consumption is 6.6/4.6/5.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined NEDC, and carbon dioxide emissions are 121.0 g/km.
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