Mini Coupe JCW road testhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/automotive/w/documents/9232/mini-coupe-jcw-road-testen-USTelligent Community 12Mini Coupe JCW road testhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/automotive/w/documents/9232/mini-coupe-jcw-road-testFri, 08 Oct 2021 04:38:58 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:11260126-db20-44c2-aeca-ed9fa6251197autoembeddedhttps://community.element14.com/technologies/automotive/w/documents/9232/mini-coupe-jcw-road-test#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by autoembedded on 10/8/2021 4:38:58 AM<br /> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a href="https://community.element14.com/resized-image/__size/356x236/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-11/contentimage_5F00_14401.jpg"><img alt="image" src="https://community-storage.element14.com/communityserver-components-secureimagefileviewer/communityserver/wikis/components/files/00/00/00/00/11/contentimage_14401.jpg-356x236.jpg?sv=2016-05-31&amp;sr=b&amp;sig=O%2FKRgfhdfYpN%2FmV3yi1pIhQ%2FndGtn9mvPJJIWjkshS0%3D&amp;se=2026-06-03T23%3A59%3A59Z&amp;sp=r&amp;_=8qPLRi/PiS8qxtvZENlHtg==" style="max-height: 236px;max-width: 356px;" /></a></span></p><div class="inner"><div class="col1"><h2><span style="font-size:12pt;">Mini Coupe 1.6T John Cooper Works&nbsp;&nbsp; Road Test</span></h2><p class="rtinfo" style="margin:0;"><strong>Test date</strong> Sunday, October 16, 2011&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Price as tested</strong> £23,795</p><div><p class="rtinfo nospace" style="margin:0;"><strong>For</strong>&nbsp; Agile handling l Punchy in-gear performance l Big new boot space</p><p class="rtinfo nospace" style="margin:0;"><strong>Against</strong> Poorly set-up Sport setting l Crashy B-road ride l Too noisy even for a JCW</p></div><h4>How much ?</h4><ul><li><strong>Price as tested</strong> £23,795</li><li><strong>Price as tested</strong> £29,415</li></ul><h4>How fast</h4><ul><li><strong>0-30mph</strong> 2.9 sec</li><li><strong>0-60mph</strong> 7.2 sec</li><li><strong>0-100mph</strong> 17 sec</li><li><strong>0-150mph</strong> no data</li><li><strong>0-200mph</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no data</li><li><strong>30-70mph</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no data</li><li><strong>0-400m</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no data</li><li><strong>0-1000m</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no data</li><li><strong>30-50mph in 3rd/4th</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3&nbsp; / 4 </li><li><strong>40-60mph in 4th/5th</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4&nbsp; / 4.9 sec</li><li><strong>50-70mph in 5th</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.1 sec</li><li><strong>60-0mph</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.76 sec</li><li><strong>Top speed</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 149 mph</li><li><strong>Noise at 70mph</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 74 dbA</li></ul><h4>How thirsty?</h4><ul><li><strong>Test average</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 33.6 mpg</li><li><strong>Test best/worst</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 46.1&nbsp; / 13.2 </li></ul></div><div class="col2"><h4>Government figures</h4><ul><li><strong>Combined/urban</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 39.8&nbsp; / 30.1 mpg</li><li><strong>CO<sub>2</sub> emissions</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 165&nbsp; g/km</li></ul><h4>How big?</h4><ul><li><strong>Length</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3728 mm</li><li><strong>Width</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1683 mm</li><li><strong>Height</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1378 mm</li><li><strong>Wheelbase</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; no data</li><li><strong>Weight</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1240 kg</li><li><strong>Fuel tank</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 40.0 litres</li></ul><h4>Engine</h4><ul><li><strong>Layout</strong> 4 cyls , 1598 cc</li><li><strong>Max power</strong> 208 bhp at 6000 rpm</li><li><strong>Max torque</strong> 192 ft at 1850 rpm</li><li><strong>Specific output</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Power to weight</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Installation</strong> F </li><li><strong>Bore/stoke</strong> 77.0x85.8 mm</li><li><strong>Compression ratio</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Valve gear</strong> 4 per cyl</li><li><strong>Ignition and fuel</strong> no data, Unleaded </li></ul></div><div class="col3"><h4>Gearbox</h4><ul><li><strong>Type</strong> 6-speed Manual </li><li><strong>1st</strong> 3.31&nbsp; / 5.9 </li><li><strong>2nd</strong> 2.13&nbsp; / 9.1 </li><li><strong>3rd</strong> 1.48&nbsp; / 13.1 </li><li><strong>4th</strong> 1.14&nbsp; / 17.1 </li><li><strong>5th</strong> 0.95&nbsp; / 20.5 </li><li><strong>6th</strong> 0.82&nbsp; / 23.9 </li><li><strong>Final drive</strong> 3.71 </li></ul><h4>Suspension</h4><ul><li><strong>Front</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Rear</strong> no data</li></ul><h4>Steering</h4><ul><li><strong>Type</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Lock to lock</strong> no data</li></ul><h4>Brakes</h4><ul><li><strong>Front</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Rear</strong> no data</li></ul><h4>Wheel &amp; tyres</h4><ul><li><strong>Size front</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Size rear</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Made of</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Tyres front</strong> no data</li><li><strong>Tyres rear</strong> no data</li></ul><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;"><strong>SOURCE:</strong> <a class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/Mini-Coupe-1.6T-John-Cooper-Works--/259733/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">AutoCar</a></p></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: mini_coupe, transportation, car, automotive, auto</div>