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The body of the latest generation Mini boasts evolutionary development. Powering either the Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S are a pair of four-cylinder engines resembling the original Mini in cylinder number and placement, transversely over the front axle, but far more efficient, cleaner and powerful. The turbocharged 1.6-liter version in the Cooper S produces 172 horsepower. This translates into zero-to-60-miles-per-hour acceleration in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 139 mph. The naturally aspirated engine in the Cooper, also 1.6 liters, features variable valve control and accelerates this agile two-door athlete to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, with top speed of 126 mph. The Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper S both come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Both models can be ordered with an optional six-speed automatic transmission.

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The body of the latest generation Mini boasts evolutionary development. Powering either the Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S are a pair of four-cylinder engines resembling the original Mini in cylinder number and placement, transversely over the front axle, but far more efficient, cleaner and powerful. The turbocharged 1.6-liter version in the Cooper S produces 172 horsepower. This translates into zero-to-60-miles-per-hour acceleration in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 139 mph. The naturally aspirated engine in the Cooper, also 1.6 liters, features variable valve control and accelerates this agile two-door athlete to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, with top speed of 126 mph. The Mini Cooper and the Mini Cooper S both come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Both models can be ordered with an optional six-speed automatic transmission. (Photo by Mini / March 11, 2008)

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