Article From Motor Trend Magazine
One-Year Test Update: 2003 Mini Cooper S
| 2003 Mini Cooper S |
| Base price | $19,975 |
| Price as tested | $24,975 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, fwd, 2-door, 4-pass |
| Engine | 1.6L I-4, DOHC, supercharged, 4 valves/cyl |
| SAE net hp @ rpm | 163 @ 6000 |
| SAE torque @ rpm | 155 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 7.2 |
| EPA mpg | 25 city/34 highway |
| Total mileage | 19,546 |
| Average test mpg | 25.2 |
| Problem areas | None |
| Maintenance cost | $0 |
| Normal-wear cost | $3.99/quart of oil |