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Cooper S R53 specs

Mini Cooper S R53 Petrol Hatchback

160 kW218 PS215 hp250 Nm2006

petrol · 6-speed manual · Hatchback

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Mini Cooper S R53
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Power
160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
Torque
250 Nm 184 lb-ft

The Mini Cooper S R53 John Cooper Works GP 1.6 supercharged uses a four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 160 kW (218 PS) and 250 Nm of torque, in hatchback form. The Cooper S R53 John Cooper Works GP 1.6 supercharged pairs front-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox.

In a Cooper S R53 line-up of 2 versions, the Cooper S R53 John Cooper Works GP 1.6 supercharged tops the power chart, 33% above the entry 1.6 supercharged (120 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (250 Nm).

What the figures favour in the Cooper S R53 John Cooper Works GP 1.6 supercharged

  • Most powerful version of the Cooper S R53: 160 kW (218 PS)
  • Most torque in the range: 250 Nm

Engine

FuelPetrol
Cylinders4
Power160 kW 218 PS · 215 hp
Torque250 Nm 184 lb-ft

Transmission

GearboxManual
Gears6
DriveFront-wheel drive

Production

Body typeHatchback
Years2006
GenerationCooper S R53 (2002–2006)

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