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2008 Mini Cooper Clubman
MSRP: $19,950 - $23,450
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,723
2,855 (Cooper S Clubman)
GVWR: 3,538
3,670 (Cooper S Clubman)
Weight distribution: 57 / 43
58 / 42 (Cooper S Clubman)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
Cooper S Clubman: 11.57 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.2 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Valvetronic
Displacement: 1,598
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 77.0 x 85.8
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Power [hp]: 118 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 114 at 4,250
Mileage City [mpg]: 28 / 26 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 37 / 34 (AT)
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.; Valvetronic
Displacement: 1,598
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 77.0 x 85.8
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 172 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 177 at 1,600 - 5,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 26 / 23 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 34 / 32 (AT)
Available with: Cooper S Clubman
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.21, 1.79, 1.19, 0.91, 0.78, 0.68
Final Drive: 4.35
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.15, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.69
Final Drive: 4.10
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.31, 2.13, 1.48, 1.14, 0.95, 0.82
Final Drive: 3.65
Available with: Cooper S Clubman
 
Type: 6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.04, 2.37, 1.56, 1.16, 0.86, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.69
Available with: Cooper S Clubman
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 155.0
155.9 (Cooper S Clubman)
Width [in.]: 75.3
75.4 (Cooper S Clubman)
Height [in.]: 56.1
56.4 (Cooper S Clubman)
Wheelbase [in.]: 100.3
Front Track [in.]: 57.4
57.2 (Cooper S Clubman)
Rear Track [in.]: 57.8
57.6 (Cooper S Clubman)
Interior Dimensions
Seating Capacity: 4
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.0
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.4
Rear Legroom [in.]: 32.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.3
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 45.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 9.2 / 32.8 (seats folded)
Standard Features
  • 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 175/65 R15 all-season tires
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 3 doors
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual front bucket seats
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Alloy wheels
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Assist grips
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Automatic rear-window wiper
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Body-color bumpers
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Chrome door handles, grille, and exhaust tips
  • Clock
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Fog lights in front
  • Front seat console
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry
  • Integrated roof antenna
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Leather gear shift knob and steering wheel
  • Leatherette seat-upholstery
  • Lighted and cooled glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console
  • Power door locks with selective unlocking
  • Power windows with one-touch open / close in front
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear cargo doors
  • Rear split folding bench seats
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear-hinged rear door on passenger's side
  • Service interval indicator
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Trip computer
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 144 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 48 / 50,000
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.9
6.7 (Cooper S Clubman)