MINI Cooper

MINI Cooper even more fun behind the wheel

WebMotors accelerated 'calm' versions and 'nervous' the hatch in its 3rd generation

Sympathetic, charismatic, cute. The MINI is deserving of all these ratings. However, the automotive icon of England and 'pop' to be the basket - in a good way - the character Mr. Ben is not limited to style. Be enjoyable and fun behind the wheel are other qualities of this remarkable little, arriving in Brazil in its third generationversions Cooper  and Cooper S , and prices ranging from R $ 89,950 to R $ 124,950.

The WebMotors evaluated both settings during launch occurred on the runway Farm Capuava in Indaiatuba, São Paulo.

With new engine 1.5 only three cylinders, the MINI Cooper has already shown a lot of fun. Not so the 136 horsepower available at 6,000 rpm high, but especially for the strong torque of 22.4 kgf.m between 1,250 and 4,500 revolutions, and the excellent work of the automatic transmission Steptronic six-speed. The outputs are always intense and resumed. At the wheel of the 'fireball' - that is 98 mm longer than the previous generation - no delays.

According to the brand, the MINI Cooper goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 210 km / h. Excellent numbers for those who are lean, weighing only 1,115 pounds (8.2 kg / hp).

The MINI Cooper S accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 233 km / h. The power to weight ratio is 6.1 kg / hp.

It is on track, however, that the S impresses and entertains. And the principal is under the hood. We are talking about a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder that develops 192 horsepower interesting to 6,000 rpm and 28.5 kgf.m between 1,250 and 4,700 rpm. The transmission also Steptronic six-speed home very well with block. Indeed, the model we evaluated the fins behind the wheel were available to trade gear, raising the sportiness in driving style.