Used MINI Cooper S
The MINI Cooper S is the high performance version of the BMW produced MINI Cooper and it is a great solution as a reliable family car, a car to get about town, or if you are just looking for a car that is a lot of fun to drive. The MINI Cooper S is a very popular car in the UK amongst a wide range of owners.
The MINI Cooper S was launched in 2001 and a revision that was made in 2006 introduced some modifications from the outside it is difficult to tell the two versions apart. The updated Cooper S has a new turbocharged engine and there have been a number of internal updates, but both versions of this car are great to drive and economical to own.
Models built before 2006 have a turbocharged version of the standard MINI Cooper engine which develops 164 bhp and later models have a new turbocharged engine that delivers 175 bhp. Both have a six speed gearbox and great acceleration reaching 62 mph from rest in just a little over 7 seconds and a top speed of around 140 mph.
The handling of the MINI Cooper S is just about as perfect as it can get for any hot hatch. It is very obedient with loads of grip. There is very little body roll when cornering sharply yet it is a comfortable car for both driver and passengers. It is the ideal car for young families, couples and singles.
The MINI Cooper S is a very popular car and one which tends to hold its value quite well, however you will find many fine examples for sale throughout the UK from approved MINI dealers, independent traders and private sellers. No matter where you are in the UK, Motors.co.uk could find a deal on a used MINI Cooper S near you.
For the ultimate Cooper S the John Cooper Works version offers somewhat different looks and extremely high performance. Although it uses the same turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine it is tuned to deliver 211bhp. It also has improved suspension and brakes and has a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of just 6.5 seconds.
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