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2012 MINI Cooper Coupe
$21,300 - $31,200Starting MSRP



Midnight Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
30 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Coupe, Hatchback
Seatings
2 Seats
Overview
The Coupe comes in three model trims. Cooper, Cooper S and the top of the line John Cooper Works edition. The MINI Coupe is a sports car and appropriately the main differentiator between trims is the engine. The Cooper makes due with a...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
For 2012 MINI has launched their brand new Coupe and Roadster. Strictly a 2-seater, the smallest MINI yet takes the formula of compact fun to its u...

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Exterior
Midnight Black Metallic
Lightning Blue Metallic
Reef Blue Metallic
Eclipse Gray Metallic
British Racing Green II Metallic
Laguna Green Metallic
Spice Orange Metallic
Chili Red
Pepper White
White Silver Metallic
Specs
EPA Classification: Minicompact
Engine Order Code: N/A
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 1.6L/98
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 181 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 177 @ 1600-5000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.30
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.13
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.13
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.94
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.81
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.23
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.70
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 35
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 120
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 7.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2679
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.2 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: N/A
Rear Tire Order Code: N/A
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P195/55R16
Rear Tire Size: P195/55R16
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 14.1
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 13.2
Wheelbase (in): 97.1
Length, Overall (in): 147.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 66.3
Height, Overall (in): 54.5
Track Width, Front (in): 57.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 57.8
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.5
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 7.0
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 2
Passenger Volume (ft³): - TBD -
Front Head Room (in): 38.4
Front Leg Room (in): 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 50.3
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: MINI Cooper Coupe
Body Style: Coupe
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.2
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Pricing
This model has 3 different trims.
MSRP
$24,600
Invoice
$22,140
Description
1.6L/98, 181 @ 5500, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 3 different trims.
City
27 MPG
Hwy
35 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Description
1.6L/98, 181 @ 5500, Manual
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