2012 MINI Cooper Convertible

Basic Specs

Base Price $24,850
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3560
City (MPG) 27
Hwy (MPG) 35
Horsepower 121@6000
Torque (lb-ft) 118@4250
Wheelbase 97.1
Length (in.) 146.6
Width (in.) 66.3
Height (in.) 55.7

The MINI Cooper Convertible was the first ever production drop-top to bear the British automaker's name. Now the MINI Cooper Convertible is available in two trim levels, standard, and the MINI Cooper S Convertible.

The Cooper Convertible is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder motor delivering 118 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 114 pound-feet of torque at 4,2500 rpm. Standard is a Getrag 6-speed manual, and optional is a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission with a semi-manual mode. Although the Cooper doesn't have the power of a hotrod, the engine is able to propel the car's light 2700 pound curb to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds.

Fuel efficiency is an estimated 36 mpg on the highway and 28 mpg in the city for the manual edition, and 33 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg in the city for the automatic version.

When sipping fuel is not your primary concern, the MINI Cooper Convertible offers a "Sport" mode with the push of a button. When engaged, this mode will adjust settings to maximize acceleration and tighten steering for maximum fun.

MINI says it engineered the Cooper Convertible to deliver the same go-kart like handling as its hardtop counterpart -- something not all convertibles manage to do effectively. MINI developed an extra-stiff chassis for the convertible, which provides sharp handling and good crash protection.

The car's canvas roof takes just 15 seconds to open or close, and comes with a unique sunroof that provides a semi-open-air experience when dropping the whole roof is just too much. Not all convertibles offer a heated rear window, but that comes standard on the Cooper.

The Cooper Convertible comes standard with four airbags. A sophisticated computer system takes into account occupant position, seat-belt use, and crash severity when determining how to deploy the airbags. Special side airbags are attached to the seat and deploy upward to protect the head.

Anti-lock ABS brakes are standard, as are Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC). Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is optional.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Convertible
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Sports
    • Weight: 3560 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 146.6 in.
    • Width: 66.3 in.
    • Height: 55.7 in.
    • Wheelbase: 97.1 in.
    • Ground Clearance: TBD
    • Front Track: 57.4 in.
    • Rear Track: 57.8 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.35
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 4
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 6.0 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 23.3 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.7 in.
    • Head Room: 38.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 50.3 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 29.3 in.
    • Head Room: 38.5 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 39.2 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 1.6L I4
    • Power: 121 hp @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 27 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 15" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 175/65R15
    • Rear: 15" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 175/65R15
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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