Mini Cooper 1996-2000 specifications

Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 1,275cc
Bore: 70.60mm
Stroke: 81.30mm
Compres. ratio: 10.10 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder, aluminium cylinder head
Carburation: petrol injection
Power output: 63bhp at 5,500rpm
Max Torque 70 lb/ft at 3,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 94mph
0-60 mph: 12.2secs
Fuel consumption:
5.8/8.4/7.7 1/100km 90km/h 120km/h / urban

Transmission
Front wheel drive
4-speed manual,
Final drive ratio: 3.67

Brakes
Hydraulic, servo assisted
Front: disc Rear: drum

Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front & back: rubber cone,
hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers

Wheels
4 stud, 12in alloys
145/700SR12 Pirelli P4000

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 80in
Track front: 48.2in
Track front: 46.2in
Overall length: 120.25in
Overall width: 55.5in
Overall height: 53in
Ground clearance: 6in
Turning circle: 28.23ft
Kerb weight: 1,576 lbs
Fuel tank: 7.5gals

Mini Mk VII Production
1996-2000: 65,695
Price of Cooper in 2000: £16,500

Total production
(1959 - 2000) of all
Mini variants: 5,387,862