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Mini Cooper Convertible

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ENGINE
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| Capacity |
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1598cc |
| Cylinder Layout |
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Inline-4 |
| Valves |
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16, DOHC |
| Bore x Stroke |
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77mm x 85.8mm |
| Compression Ratio |
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11:1 |
| Power |
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120bhp at 6000rpm |
| Torque |
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160Nm at 4250rpm |
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GEARBOX
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| Type |
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6-speed automatic |
| Driven Wheels |
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Front |
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PERFORMANCE
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| Top Speed |
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191km/h |
| 0-100 km/h |
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11.1 seconds |
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SUSPENSION
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| Front |
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MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear |
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Multi-link, coil springs |
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BRAKES
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| Front |
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Ventilated discs |
| Rear |
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Discs |
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TYRES
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| Type |
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Goodyear Excellence |
| Size |
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195/55 R15 |
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SAFETY
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| ABS |
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Yes |
| Airbags |
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4 |
| Traction Control |
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Yes, with DSC |
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MEASUREMENTS
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| Length |
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3699mm |
| Width |
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1683mm |
| Height |
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1414mm |
| Wheelbase |
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2467mm |
| Kerb Weight |
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1280kg |
| Power to Weight Ratio |
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93.8bhp/tonne |
| Turning Circle |
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10.7m |
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PRICE
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| Price |
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$127,800 incl. COE |
| Warranty |
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3 years/90,000km
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WE LIKE |
- Merry mix of cheeky and chic
- Decent practicality for four
- Quality features throughout
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WE DON'T LIKE |
- Loss of structual sitffness
- Openometer is a tad indulgent
- Mini in size but maxi in price
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From Torque Apr 2009 issue
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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