MINI "Coopster"

History:

Self designed on July 5, 2008 and followed patiently on the MINIusa website. Picked up from Crevier MINI on September 5, 2008, Santa Ana, CA. Tremendously fun to drive, with parking and maneuvering through traffic a snap; fun and frisky; a real blast.

Drivetrain Mods:

Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 172 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. Standard six-speed manual transmission; sprints from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. Fuel economy listed as 26 mpg in the City and 34 mpg on the highway. Antilock disc brakes and side airbags including full-length side curtain airbags, and traction control.

Suspension Mods:

Firm suspension tuning and sports seats.

Wheels and Tires:

16-inch alloy wheels with run flat tyres.

Exterior Mods:

Xenon headlights, cruise control, front foglights.

Interior Mods:

Snazzy, modernistic dash, spacious interior, telescoping steering wheel, 50/50 split rear seats making an extremely useful cargo area. Full power accessories, multicolor mood lighting, automatic climate control, cloth upholstery, multi-function steering wheel, keyless ignition/entry.

Ice Mods:

Selectable Sport setting for steering and accelerator response; ten-speaker Harman Kardon stereo with CD player and auxiliary audio jack. Dual-pane panoramic sunroofs