Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 211 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mini Cooper 2007 - 2009 version and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 1850 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BorgWarner K03 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 160 000 and 270 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mini Cooper 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 238 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i fuel consumption is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mini real everyday fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100 km, which is 14% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mini Cooper fuel consumption.
Mini Cooper safety
During safety testing Mini Cooper has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mini Cooper is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Mini Cooper got two stars.

Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i technical data
Model: | Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2009. December | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 211 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 260 NM ON 1850 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 238 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 9.2 (urban) 5.6 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km (29.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.70m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.41m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 680 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1580 kg |
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i engine N14B16C
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 160,000 to 270,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 77 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 85.8 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts) |
Power | 211 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 260 NM ON 1850 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2008 |
Duration of production | 4 years |
All Mini Cooper hatchback [2007 - 2009] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Mini Cooper 2007 1.6
Nov 2007 — Dec 2009 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 120 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6
Nov 2007 — Dec 2009 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 120 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i
Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 211 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6 D | 1.6 Diesel | 110 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |