Hot hatch profile
Mini Cooper S (2002)
GBPetrolFWD
Power165 PS
0-62 mph7.4 sec
Top speed135 mph
Power-to-weight134.2 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | GB |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Production years | 2002-2006 |
| Chassis code | R53 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual / automatic |
Performance
| Power | 165 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 220 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1215 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 134.2 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Top speed | 135 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 1.6-litre supercharged inline-four |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Supercharged |
Running Costs
| Insurance group | 29E |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 33 mpg |
| CO2 | 202 g/km |
| Price new | £14,545 in 2002 |
| Price new (inflation adjusted) | £27,245 (as at April 2026) |
The reborn Mini Cooper S used a supercharger and playful chassis to reinterpret the small hot hatch for the 2000s.