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2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door John Cooper Works Gp Pricing and Spec

John Cooper Works Gp
Overview
The 2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door John Cooper Works Gp is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd September 2008 classified as a R56. The Mini Cooper 3 Door is regarded as a Light Luxury built in Great Britain with prices starting at $56,900 before on-road costs.
This Mini Cooper 3 Door is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 160 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mini claims the Cooper 3 Door John Cooper Works Gp uses 7.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 704km per full tank
The Mini Cooper 3 Door measures 1393mm (54.8 inches) in height, 3774mm (148.6 inches) in length, 1683mm (66.3 inches) in width with a 2467mm (97.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1160kg (2557.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Cooper 3 Door John Cooper Works Gp comes standard with 215/40 R17 front tyres and 215/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,774 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,683 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,467 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 250 mm |
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Explore Mini Cooper 3 Door Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1598
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 77.0
Engine Stroke: 85.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 50
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 7.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 33
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 40
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 14.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 704
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 437
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 25
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 9.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 10.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 17.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 7.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.3
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 242
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 150
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 160
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 218
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: R56
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 25.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 723
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 54.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1393
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2467
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 97.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1683
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 148.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3774
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1466
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.7
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1473
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.0
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12000
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 39.4
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 985
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1278
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 50.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1349
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 53.1
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Paint
External Color: Gray
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2557
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1160
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1410
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3109
Tare Weight Kg: 1130
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Branded
Front Seat Driver Type: Branded
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Seating Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period: yes
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