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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible 2dr John Cooper Works |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Passenger Doors | 4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| MSRP | $44400.00 |
| Destination Charge | $1695.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 4 Years/80,000 km Corrosion: 12 Years/Unlimited km Emissions: 2 Years/40,000 km Roadside Assistance: 4 Years/Unlimited km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Mini-Compact |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | 1.6L/98 |
| Fuel System | EMS |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 172 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 177 @ 1600 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 12.79 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 7.79 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 5.65 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.62 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.83 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.13 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 11.94 |
| Clutch Size (in) | - TBD - |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 5.76 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 7.8 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 5.7 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | - TBD - |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 150 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | - TBD - |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2855 |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2921 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent Z Axle |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Sport |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Sport |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | - TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | - TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | - TBD - |
| Brakes | |
| 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 - |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P205/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/45R17 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7.0 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 17 x 7.0 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Rack & pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 50 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 97.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 146.2 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.7 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 57.2 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 57.5 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - |
| Liftover Height (in) | - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 5.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Second Hip Room (in) | - TBD - |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | John Cooper Works Convertible |
| Body Style | 2 Door Convertible |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Run-flat tires | |
| Pwr black soft top -inc: sunroof function, tonneau cover, heated rear glass window | |
| Air inlet on hood | |
| Chrome surrounds -inc: headlamps & taillamps | |
| Chrome side window frame trim | |
| Front chrome grille w/body-coloured bars | |
| Bi-xenon auto headlights w/high-pressure washer system, rain sensor, follow-me-home function | |
| Front fog lamps | |
| Rear fog lamps | |
| White turn signal indicators | |
| Body-coloured pwr heated mirrors | |
| Speed-sensitive intermittent wipers | |
| Heated winshield washer jets | |
| Bow-type chrome door handles | |
| Tailgate integrated third brake light | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Heated leatherette front sport bucket seats -inc: 8-way manually adjustable front seats, comfort entry | |
| Adjustable rear head restraints | |
| Centre console -inc: (2) front & (1) rear cupholders, multi-purpose storage | |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function tilt steering wheel -inc: audio controls & cruise control | |
| Instrumentation -inc: vehicle monitor system, outside temp display, digital speedometer, service interval display | |
| On board computer | |
| Trip computer & clock | |
| Start/stop button | |
| Pwr door locks w/centre lock toggle switch -inc: fuel filler door | |
| Pwr windows | |
| Central remote locking w/double locking feature -inc: multi-function self-charging remote | |
| Coded driveaway protection | |
| Alarm system prep | |
| Auto climate control | |
| Illuminated & cooled glove box | |
| Auto dimming rear view mirror | |
| Sun visors w/vanity mirrors -inc: slide cover | |
| Ambience lighting w/map lights | |
| Leather shifter knob w/chrome ring | |
| Rear pwr outlet | |
| Luggage compartment cover | |
| Easy load function | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 6-speed manual transmission | |
| 1.6L twin scroll turbocharged 16-valve DOHC I4 engine inc: overboost function | |
| Electronic drive-by-wire throttle system | |
| Sport button | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| MacPherson front sport suspension | |
| Independent multilink rear sport suspension | |
| Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering (EPAS) | |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | |
| Dual pipe centred exhaust system w/chrome tips | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | |
| Brake assist | |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC+T) | |
| Dynamic stability control | |
| Hill assist | |
| Battery safety terminal | |
| Collapsible tube crash technology | |
| Side-impact protection door reinforcements | |
| Interlocking door anchoring system | |
| Front & rear crumple zones | |
| SMART airbag deployment system | |
| Driver/front passenger frontal airbags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | |
| Driver/front passenger side-impact thorax airbags | |
| Fully integrated road safety technology (FIRST) | |
| Crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, lights on, door unlock | |
| Park distance control (PDC) | |
| Front safety belts w/tensioners, force limiters | |
| Rear safety belts w/force limiters | |
| Roll over bar, integrated in rear seat | |
| Collapsible steering column | |
| ENTERTAINMENT | |
| EntertainmentInfo | Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), aux input, premium (6) speaker sound system, SIRIUS satellite radio prep |
| EntertainmentInfo | 3-channel FM diversity antenna system |
| PROCESSING-OTHER | |
| PROCESSING-OTHERInfo | **ALL STANDARDS ARE PRELIMINARY** |
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