Engine: 1.6-liter sohc turbocharged transverse four-cylinder engine

Engine Options: 120-hp 1.6-liter inline-4; 175-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Transmission Options: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Brake Assist

Optional Safety Equipment: Dynamic Stability Control with Hill Assist, Automatic Stability Control plus traction control, run-flat tires

Basic Warranty: 5 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Oxford, England

Model Tested: Mini Cooper S ($18,050)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, electrically-assisted disc brakes, power windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, trip computer, floor shift, sports suspension

Options as Tested: Metallic paint ($450) Exterior and interior chrome ($450), Sport Package ($1,400) with 17-inch wheels, Xenon headlights, and black bonnet stripes; Premium Package ($1,400) multi-function sport steering wheel with leather trim, electric sun roof, and automatic climate control; Convenience Package ($1,400) with universal garage door opener, keyless ignition, auto-dimming rearview mirror, center arm rest, rain sensor and auto headlights; cloth/leather seats ($1,000) and piano black trim ($200)

Destination Charge: 650

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 175 @ 5500

Torque: 177 @ 1700-5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 26/41

Wheelbase: 97 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 144.5/66.3/55.4 inches

Track Front/Rear: 57.4/57.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 35.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 4 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.8/50.3/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.6/44.7/33 inches

Trunk Volume: 24 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent MacPherson struts

Ground Clearance: 4.7 inches

Curb Weight: 2646 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1653 pounds

Tires: 205/45VR17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gallons