'New 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible - A Giant Jump of Pricing'

New 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible - A Giant Jump of Pricing

By Tony Stark at 11/29/08 22:44

When the next generation 2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible hit the showrooms of the Detroit Auto Show this January, everyone is expected to have their jaws dropped to the floor.

It's not only the design and the new features that will amazed you, this small but terrible car also has an amazing price. With a 10% increase on its base price, the 2009 Cooper Convertible will be sold at $24,550 while the Cooper S Convertible at $27,450.

What will make you buy these MINI convertibles despite the 10% price increase? Well, both convertibles will give you an engine capacity of 1,598 cc, the MINI Copper Convertible also has a max output of 118 HP while the Copper S gets you a little more for 172 HP.

The little convertibles also got a retouched on its overall appearance. MINI highlighted some features for both the front and rear of the car giving it more presence on the road.

A few more details from MINI's press release.

MINI Cooper S Convertible:

• Four-cylinder gasoline engine with Twin-Scroll turbocharger and direct fuel injection.
• Capacity: 1,598 cc, max output: 172 hp at 5,500 rpm.
• Max torque: 177 lb-ft from 1,600–5,000 rpm (192 lb-ft with Overboost).
• Acceleration 0–60mph: 7.0 sec Manual, 7.2 Automatic, Top speed: 138 mph Manual, 135 mph Automatic.

MINI Cooper Convertible:

• Four-cylinder gasoline engine with VALVETRONIC technology.
• Capacity: 1,598 cc, max output: 118 hp at 6,000 rpm.
• Max torque: 114 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
• Acceleration (0–60 mph): 8.9 sec Manual, 10.2 Automatic, Top speed: 124 mph Manual, 119 mph Automatic.

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