Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
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When BMW sold the Rover brand, it kept the Mini to pursue its plans on expanding on the rising market of small-segment premium vehicles.
The first model introduced by the British brand after the German involvement was the MINI hatchback in late 2000. Its retro-design styling left no confusion regarding its origins, and BMW sold over one million units of it in just six years of production time.
The rounded shapes of the new R50, MINI were an instant success on the market. It was more of a fashion item than a transportation device. Even if it costed more than most of the small-segment vehicles available, the premium customers were happy. Depending on the trim level, the car sported a chromed or a body-colored grille at the front. For the supercharged (Cooper S) version, the carmaker installed an air-intake on the hood.
Inside, the car was different than anything else on the market. With switches inspired by WWII airplanes and a big, round dial placed on top of the center stack, the MINI was different. It offered a low seating position and a retro-style design for the gear-stick. In the back, it provided room for two adults on the split-folding bench.
Under the hood, MINI installed a choice of three engines. The carmaker installed a 1.4-liter unit for specific markets, while the rest of the world received a 1.6-liter version. The Cooper S model received a supercharged 1.6-liter four-pot powerplant. The diesel version came later on, and MINI carried it over from Toyota. One key element for the MINI was the independent suspension in all corners, a unique feature on the small segment.
MINI Hatch (R50) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Cooper 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
- Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (163 HP)
- Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (170 HP)
- One 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
- One 1.4L 6MT FWD (75 HP)
- One 1.4L 6MT FWD (88 HP)
MINI Hatch (R50)
Cooper 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper 1.6L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 9 RPM 148 Nm @ 9 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R15 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 142.8 in (3627 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2370.4 lbs (1075 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3263.4 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |
MINI Hatch (R50)
Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 120 KW @ 6000 RPM 163 HP @ 6000 RPM 161 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 210 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 143.9 in (3655 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2513.7 lbs (1140 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.8 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 207 g/km |
MINI Hatch (R50)
Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L Turbo 5MT FWD (170 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/55R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 143.9 in (3655 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2491.7 lbs (1130 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3461.8 lbs (1570 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 207 g/km |
MINI Hatch (R50)
One 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - One 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
| Power: | 66 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Electronic injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 142.8 in (3627 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2293.2 lbs (1040 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3241.3 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 160 g/km |
MINI Hatch (R50)
One 1.4L 6MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - One 1.4L 6MT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 180 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R15 84T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 142.8 in (3627 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2590 lbs (1175 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3263.4 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
MINI Hatch (R50)
One 1.4L 6MT FWD (88 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - One 1.4L 6MT FWD (88 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
| Power: | 65 KW @ 3800 RPM 88 HP @ 3800 RPM 87 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
| Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 1800-3000 RPM 190 Nm @ 1800-3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Common rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/65/R15 84T |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 142.8 in (3627 mm) |
| Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
| Height: | 55.4 in (1407 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.7 in (1,458/1,466 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 23.5 cuFT (665 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2458 lbs (1115 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |