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The second generation Mini Cooper was introduced in late 2006, although as a 2007 model. The MkII Cooper, also codenamed R56, came out as an aesthetically and mechanically improved alternative to the previous generation model, with a new engineering structure shared with French car group PSA Peugeot-Citroën. The current assembly line of MINI cars is split in three parts, best known as the Production Triangle: body panels are produced at Swindon’s plant, engines are built at the Hams Hall plant and final assembly work is done at MINI’s Oxford factory.
topMkII MINI Coopers work with a 1.6-liter Prince engine that outputs 120 hp. This Cooper can reach 60 mi/h (97 km/h) in 8.5 seconds and go on up to 125 mi/h (201 km/h). The MkII Cooper’s front-wheel drive powertrain is assisted by either a manual or an automatic 6-speed transmission.
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Unitary steel structure.
Platform
Suspension
Front and rear McPherson struts, lower wishbones, springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.
Steering
Rack-and-pinion power steering.
Brakes
Vented discs on the front wheels and solid discs on the rear, powered with ABS.
topThe Cooper is available in the form of 3-door hatchbacks, 2-door convertibles and ‘Clubman’ 5-door estates. Despite the obvious similarity with the former generation model, the Cooper MkII has been given wholly new body panels.
topMINI (BMW)
The development of the brand new MINI had been under operations since 1995, under the management of the – then parent company – Rover Group. BMW took over the job in 1999 and kept on developing it until 2001. The German company presented the refreshed brand for the first time at the 2000 Paris Auto Show, with a MINI concept car version.
Operations on the brand’s fresh new line-up began and still remain wher... more
