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 Long-Term Test Verdict: 2003 Mini Cooper S
| 2003 Mini Cooper S | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, FWD | | Engine type | Supercharged I-4,SOHC, 4 valves/cyl, cast-iron block/alum head | | Displacement, ci/cc | 97.5 / 1596 | | Max horsepower SAE net | 163 @ 6000 rpm | | Max torque SAE net lb-ft | 155 @ 4000 rpm | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Brakes, front; rear | 10.9-in vented disc; 10.2-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 17x8.0, cast alum | | Tires, front; rear | 205/45R17 84V; 205/45R17 84V Dunlop Sport 9000 DSST | | Traction control | Yes | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase, in | 97.1 | | Length, in | 143.9 | | Width, in | 66.5 | | Height, in | 55.8 | | Curb weight, lb (mfr) | 2678 | | Seating capacity | 4 | | Cargo capacity, cu ft | 5.3 / 23.7 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 13.2 | | Test Data | | 0-60 mph, sec | 7.2 | | 1/4 mile, sec @ mph | 15.4 @ 91.7 | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 118 | | Skidpad, g | 0.83 | | 600-ft slalom, mph | 66.8 | | Total mileage | 25,318 | | Avg test mpg | 25.6 | | Problem areas | Stereo, driver's window | | Maintenance cost | $0 | | Normal wear cost | $3.99, quart of oil | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $19,975 | | Price as tested | $24,975 | | Current value, wholesale/retail* | $19,066 / $25,624
*According to IntelliChoice | | Airbags | Dual front; front side | | EPA mpg, city/hwy | 25 / 34 | | Range, city/hwy, miles | 330 / 449 | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Recalls | 1: Rear shocks
*According to IntelliChoice |
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