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Cooper S R53 specs

Mini Cooper S R53 1.6 supercharged Hatchback

120 kW163 PS161 hp210 Nm2002

petrol · 6-speed manual · Hatchback

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Mini Cooper S R53
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Power
120 kW 163 PS · 161 hp
Torque
210 Nm 155 lb-ft
Top speed
217 km/h
Displacement
1,600 cm³

A 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 120 kW (163 PS) and 210 Nm of torque powers the Mini Cooper S R53 1.6 supercharged hatchback. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the Cooper S R53 1.6 supercharged's drive to the front wheels.

This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the Cooper S R53; the range-topping John Cooper Works GP 1.6 supercharged (160 kW) has 33% more power. The car reaches 217 km/h.

Engine

FuelPetrol
Displacement1,600 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in
Cylinders4
Power120 kW 163 PS · 161 hp
Torque210 Nm 155 lb-ft

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears6
DriveFront-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed217 km/h 135 mph

Production

Body typeHatchback
Years2002
GenerationCooper S R53 (2002–2006)

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