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2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop
$19,500 - $29,900Starting MSRP
Midnight Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
28 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Coupe, Hatchback
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
All the Coopers in the MINI lineup are praised for their agility and fun-to-drive factor, and all of that returns for 2012.
The MINI comes as 2-door hardtops, longer Clubman wagons and as convertibles. The base powertrain across the range is a...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
2012 sees only minor updates to the MINI Cooper, most of which are related to customization options. Debuting this year is the "MINI Yours" feature...
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Exterior
Midnight Black Metallic
Laser Blue Metallic
Lightning Blue Metallic
Eclipse Gray Metallic
Highclass Gray Metallic
British Racing Green II Metallic
Spice Orange Metallic
Chili Red
Pepper White
White Silver Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Minicompact
Engine Order Code: N18
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 1.6L/98
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 208 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 192 @ 1850-5600
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.30
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.13
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.94
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.23
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.64
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 33
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 5.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2668
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.4 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: N/A
Rear Tire Order Code: N/A
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P205/45R17
Rear Tire Size: P205/45R17
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 97.1
Length, Overall (in): 146.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 66.3
Height, Overall (in): 55.4
Track Width, Front (in): 57.2
Track Width, Rear (in): 57.5
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 5.7
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 24.0
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Front Head Room (in): 38.8
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 50.3
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 37.6
Second Leg Room (in): 27.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 44.7
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: MINI Cooper Hardtop
Body Style: Coupe
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Pricing
This model has 3 different trims.
MSRP
$29,900
Invoice
$26,910
Description
1.6L/98, 208 @ 6000, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 3 different trims.
City
25 MPG
Hwy
33 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
Description
1.6L/98, 208 @ 6000, Manual
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