2008 Mini Cooper

United KingdomGasolineFWDConvertible

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Mini
Model
Cooper
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R50/R53
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Continuously variable
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
S Convertible
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
170 hp
Power (kW)
125 kW
Torque
220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed
215 km/h (134 mph)
0–60 mph
7.2 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.4 seconds
Displacement
1,598 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,635 mm (143.1 in)
Width
1,688 mm (66.5 in)
Height
1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,467 mm (97.1 in)
Curb weight
1,290 kg (2,844 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke
85.8 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Supercharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
4 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Continuously variable
  • Manual, 6-speed
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
4.45 :1
2nd Gear
2.71 :1
3rd Gear
1.97 :1
4th Gear
1.61 :1
5th Gear
1.33 :1
6th Gear
1.09 :1
Final Drive
2.87 :1
Reverse
4.16 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
50 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Emission Control
Catalyst
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
9 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption EPA
City
28.7 MPG
Highway
37.1 MPG
Combined
31.1 MPG
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
199 g/km

Performance

Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
Drag Coefficient
0.37

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,454 - 1,458 mm (57.2 - 57.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,460 - 1,466 mm (57.5 - 57.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
975 mm (38.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
968 mm (38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,049 mm (41.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
698 mm (27.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,293 mm (50.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
991 mm (39.0 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,640 kg (3,616 lb)
Cargo Capacity
350 kg (772 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Yes
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Frameless Windows
  • First Row
  • Second Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Whip
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Powered
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Special Features
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
  • Headlight Range Adjustment

Colour

Cabriolet Top Colour
Black

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
56.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Number of Vents, Rear
0 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Cassette
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 8 pcs
Tweeters
1 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
  • 1
  • 2
Rear
1
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-hydraulic
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Ratio
13.2 :1
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Release Button
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
165 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
120 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Optional
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2002
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
  • A-Segment
  • B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
  • H7
  • H9
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY15d (P21/5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Trunk
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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