Mini Cooper II (R56) photos

2006 — 2013 · hatchback
77
photos
18
specifications
107–215
hp
6.3 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The second generation, which retained the style but received new turbo engines.

The R56 brought many technological updates, including new turbocharged engines developed in partnership with PSA. The design became slightly rounder, and the interior received improved trim materials. This generation expanded the popularity of MINI, offering buyers more comfort and efficiency without losing its spirited character.

Specifications

18
3699 mm145.6 in
Length
1683 mm66.3 in
Width
1407 mm55.4 in
Height
2467 mm97.1 in
Wheelbase
160 l5.7 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
Cooper
118hp(88 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.1 s
2006–2010
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
203 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N12B16
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1065 kg (2348 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.4 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
129 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper
118hp(88 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.4 s
2006–2010
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N12B16
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1105 kg (2436 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
156 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper
121hp(90 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.1 s
2010–2013
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
203 km/h (126 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N16B16
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1075 kg (2370 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.4 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
127 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper
121hp(90 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.4 s
2010–2013
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N16B16
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1115 kg (2458 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
150 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper S
172hp(128 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.1 s
2006–2010
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N14B16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
164 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper S
172hp(128 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.3 s
2006–2010
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
220 km/h (137 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N14B16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1155 kg (2546 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
175 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper S
181hp(135 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 7.0 s
2010–2013
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
228 km/h (142 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N18B16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.8 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
136 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper S
181hp(135 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 7.2 s
2010–2013
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
223 km/h (139 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N18B16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1165 kg (2568 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
John Cooper Works
208hp(155 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.5 s
2008–2012
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed
238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N14B16C
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1130 kg (2491 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.9 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
165 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
John Cooper Works
208hp(155 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.5 s
2012–2013
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed
238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N18B16C
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.6 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
153 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
John Cooper Works
208hp(155 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 6.7 s
2012–2013
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed
236 km/h (147 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N18B16C
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1185 kg (2612 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
165 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
John Cooper Works GP
215hp(160 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 6.3 s
2012–2013
Torque
260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed
242 km/h (150 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N18B16C
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.1 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
165 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Diesel
Cooper D
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s
2007–2010
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement
1560 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
W16D16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
3.9 l/100 km (60 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
104 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper D
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.1 s
2007–2010
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1560 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
W16D16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1125 kg (2480 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.0 l/100 km (47 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
134 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Cooper D
110hp(82 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.7 s
2010–2013
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N47C16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1090 kg (2403 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
3.8 l/100 km (62 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
99 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper D
110hp(82 kW)
1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.1 s
2010–2013
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N47C16
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
135 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper SD
141hp(105 kW)
2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.1 s
2011–2013
Torque
305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed
215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N47C20
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1145 kg (2524 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
114 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Cooper SD
141hp(105 kW)
2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 8.6 s
2011–2013
Torque
305 Nm (225 lb-ft)
Top speed
205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement
1995 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
N47C20
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1175 kg (2590 lb)
Fuel tank
40 l (10.6 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
139 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5

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