2010 MINI Cooper Convertible
MSRP
$42,400
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mini-Compact
passenger capacity
4
energuide estimate - city
7.8
energuide estimate - hwy
5.7
engine type
Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl
displacement
1.6L/98
sae net horsepower @ rpm
208 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
192 @ 1850
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
50
wheelbase
97.1
length, overall
146.2
width, max w/o mirrors
66.3
height, overall
55.7
trunk volume
5.8
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
3174
Base Curb Weight
2877
Cruising Range - City
1506.98
Cruising Range - Hwy
2062.19
Fuel System
EMS
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.95
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.65
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Z Axle
Front Tire Size
P205/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P205/45R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.0
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.4 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.0 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.4
Second Head Room
38.5
Track Width, Front
57.2
Track Width, Rear
57.5
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The 2010 Cooper Convertible was the final second-generation new Mini version to launch and it’s not much changed from before. Coopers come with a 118-hp 1.6-litre four-cylinder while the Cooper S uses a turbocharged 172-hp version. The Cooper JCW gets a 210-hp version of that same engine, along with bigger wheels, stiffer suspension and other performance-enhancing tweaks. The top powers down quickly, leaving the chromed roll hoops exposed behind the rear seats. The usual Mini hatch makes way for a smaller traditional trunk.

Pros

Hugely entertaining – in good weather

Cons

Very pricey