Mini Cooper I (R50/R53) photos

2001 — 2006 · hatchback

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specifications

114–215

6.5 s

best 0–100

Photos

with Aerodynamic Kit (2003)

with Aerodynamic Kit (2003)

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

Cooper S John Cooper Works — 2003

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About this generation

The first revived generation of MINI that retained the spirit of the classic British original.

The R50/R53 was the first MINI under the BMW umbrella. The car was known for its go-kart handling and unique retro design, quickly becoming a style icon of the early 2000s. The R53 version with a supercharged engine offered outstanding dynamic performance for its class and became the starting point for the success of the new lineup.

Specifications

3626 mm142.8 in

Length

1688 mm66.5 in

Width

1408 mm55.4 in

Height

2467 mm97.1 in

Wheelbase

150 l5.3 cu ft

Trunk

130 mm5.1 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

Cooper

114hp(85 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.2 s

Torque: 149 Nm (110 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W10B16
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 163 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper

114hp(85 kW)

1.6 l CVT FWD 0–100 10.4 s

Torque: 149 Nm (110 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W10B16
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 187 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper S

161hp(120 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.4 s

2002–2004

Torque: 210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed: 218 km/h (135 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 202 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper S

168hp(125 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.2 s

2004–2006

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 207 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper S

168hp(125 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.7 s

2005–2006

Torque: 220 Nm (162 lb-ft)
Top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1175 kg (2590 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 216 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper S JCW

197hp(147 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.7 s

2003–2004

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 235 km/h (146 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC

Cooper S JCW

207hp(154 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.6 s

2004–2006

Torque: 245 Nm (181 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 207 g/km (NEDC)

Cooper S JCW GP

215hp(160 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.5 s

2006–2006

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 1598 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: W11B16
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 207 g/km (NEDC)

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