What kind of car is the 2010 Mini Cooper?
The 2010 MINI Cooper/Convertible runs the gamut from smart econobox to thrusty sports convertible-all with unmatched driving feel and expertly interpreted styling heritage. TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the latest MINI Cooper, Convertible, and Cooper S hatchback to bring you this hands-on road test.
Is the Mini Cooper a front wheel drive car?
A front-driver, the MINI Cooper sits on front MacPherson struts and a central-arm rear axle in back. It’s an unusual design for a small front-wheel-drive car, but it helps the MINI’s ride smooth out a bit while maintaining its tossable handling. Even on the sport-tuned suspension with 17-inch wheels, the ride improves noticeably.
Where is the toe located on a Mini Cooper?
2007 MINI Cooper 2002-07 GENINFO Steering and Suspension – Overview – MINI Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:45:15 AM Page 2 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC. Toe is measured at the center of the wheels from one wheel rim to the other. When the distance is greater at the rear of the wheels, it is called toe-in.
What does the Dash look like in a Mini Cooper?
Inside the MINI Cooper has a dash that’s wild with circles, winged shapes, chromed switches, and a 160-mph speedometer sitting dead center, not in front of the driver. It’s interesting to look at, but less enjoyable to actually use-at times, clever overkill, and that’s before you add your own color and trim scheme to the fray.
The 2010 MINI Cooper/Convertible runs the gamut from smart econobox to thrusty sports convertible-all with unmatched driving feel and expertly interpreted styling heritage. TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the latest MINI Cooper, Convertible, and Cooper S hatchback to bring you this hands-on road test.
What kind of engine does a Mini Cooper have?
The 2010 Mini Cooper offers three different engine choices. The first, offered on the base Cooper, is a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 118 horsepower. The Cooper S offers a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that boasts 172 horsepower.
A front-driver, the MINI Cooper sits on front MacPherson struts and a central-arm rear axle in back. It’s an unusual design for a small front-wheel-drive car, but it helps the MINI’s ride smooth out a bit while maintaining its tossable handling. Even on the sport-tuned suspension with 17-inch wheels, the ride improves noticeably.
Inside the MINI Cooper has a dash that’s wild with circles, winged shapes, chromed switches, and a 160-mph speedometer sitting dead center, not in front of the driver. It’s interesting to look at, but less enjoyable to actually use-at times, clever overkill, and that’s before you add your own color and trim scheme to the fray.