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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minicompact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Displacement

1.6L/97.5

Fuel System

EFI

Turbocharged EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

121 @ 6000

181 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

114 @ 4250

177 @ 1600-5000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

3.31

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.48

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.91

1.14

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.78

0.95

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.23

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.35

3.65

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

2701 lbs

2811 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.0 x -TBD- in

11.6 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.2 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/55R16

Rear Tire Size

P195/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

35 MPG

Cruising Range - City

369.60 mi

356.40 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

28 MPG

27 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

31 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

462.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

13.2 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.0

6.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

Front Head Room

38.4 in

Front Leg Room

41.7 in

Front Shoulder Room

50.3 in

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

38.5 in

Second Leg Room

29.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

39.2 in

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

97.1 in

Length, Overall

146.6 in

146.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

66.3 in

Height, Overall

55.7 in

Track Width, Front

57.4 in

57.2 in

Track Width, Rear

57.8 in

57.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

9.2 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

5.5 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

6-speed manual Getrag transmission.

1.6L OHC 16-valve I4 engine -inc: variable valve lift timing.

Drive-by-wire electronic throttle control.

Front wheel drive.

Battery misconnection alarm.

Performance suspension.

MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear anti-roll bars.

Speed-sensitive variable electric pwr steering.

Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes.

Polished single pipe exhaust system.

Tool kit (2010).

Car jack

6-speed manual Getrag transmission.

1.6L OHC 16-valve twin scroll turbocharged I4 engine -inc: variable valve lift timing.

Drive-by-wire electronic throttle control.

Front wheel drive.

Battery misconnection alarm.

Performance suspension.

MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear anti-roll bars.

Speed-sensitive variable electric pwr steering.

Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes.

Center-mounted twin-pipe exhaust system.

Tool kit (2010).

Car jack

EXTERIOR

16" x 6.5" 6-star twin spoke alloy wheels -inc: P195/55R16 runflat all-season tires.

Run-flat tires.

Fully automatic convertible soft top -inc: openometer, sunroof feature.

Body-color sport bumpers.

Chrome grille.

Body-color pwr mirrors.

Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers.

Tailgate w/easy load feature

16" x 6.5" rib spoke alloy wheels -inc: P195/55R16 runflat all-season tires.

Run-flat tires.

Hood scoop air-intake.

Fully automatic convertible soft top -inc: openometer, sunroof feature.

Body-color sport bumpers -inc: brake cooling ducts.

Black mesh grille.

Front fog lights.

Body-color pwr mirrors.

Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers.

Tailgate w/easy load feature.

Chrome fuel filler cap

ENTERTAINMENT

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers, automatic speed volume control, auxiliary input jack.

HD Radio.

Satellite radio w/(1) year subscription

INTERIOR

Leatherette seat trim.

Front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests.

50/50 split-folding rear seat.

Multi-function tilt telescoping sport leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel -inc: cruise & audio controls.

On-board computer -inc: average fuel/speed, outside temp, trip computer, range.

Sport button w/accelerator & steering programs.

Start/stop button.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, outside temp gauge, speedometer, odometer/trip meter, fuel/engine temp gauge, digital clock, warning lights, user controlled locking & personalization.

Service interval indicator.

Pwr front windows -inc: one-touch auto-down, auto seal.

Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, tailgate unlock feature, (2) fobs.

Central locking system w/2-step unlocking.

Key one turn window/roof control.

Engine immobilizer w/coded drive away protection.

Air conditioning -inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation button.

Rear window defogger.

(2) front/(1) rear cupholders.

Climate controlled glove box.

Carbon black interior color.

Fine white silver interior surface.

Front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

Color adjustable ambient lighting.

Front map lamps & footwell lighting.

LED waterfall lighting.

Toggle switch instrument controls.

12V auxiliary pwr outlet in cockpit & luggage compartment (2010).

Crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock

Leatherette seat trim.

Front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests.

50/50 split-folding rear seat.

Multi-function tilt telescoping sport leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel -inc: cruise & audio controls.

Alloy foot pedals.

On-board computer -inc: average fuel/speed, outside temp, trip computer, range.

Sport button w/accelerator & steering programs.

Start/stop button.

Extended decor rings.

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, outside temp gauge, speedometer, odometer/trip meter, fuel/engine temp gauge, digital clock, warning lights, user controlled locking & personalization.

Service interval indicator.

Pwr front windows -inc: one-touch auto-down, auto seal.

Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, tailgate unlock feature, (2) fobs.

Central locking system w/2-step unlocking.

Key one turn window/roof control.

Engine immobilizer w/coded drive away protection.

Air conditioning -inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation button.

Rear window defogger.

(2) front/(1) rear cupholders.

Climate controlled glove box.

Carbon black interior color.

Checkered black interior surface.

Front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

Color adjustable ambient lighting.

Front map lamps & footwell lighting.

LED waterfall lighting.

Toggle switch instrument controls.

12V auxiliary pwr outlet in cockpit & luggage compartment (2010).

Crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD).

Corner brake control (CBC).

Dynamic stability control.

Advanced crumple zones.

Side-impact door beams w/interlocking anchoring system.

Active rollover protection bar.

Driver/front passenger airbags w/passenger occupant sensor.

Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags for head & thorax.

Front/rear automatic seatbelts w/pretensioners, force limiters, front height adjusters.

ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitor

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V008000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JAN 10, 2012.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
88,911.

Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE..

Remedy:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V248000.

Mfg's Report Date:
April 18, 2018.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
47,806.

Summary:
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat..

Consequence:
If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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