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Mini Cooper R56

Headline trim: Cooper S 1.6T — 173 bhp, 0-60 in 6.8s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
173 bhp
0–60
6.8 s
Top speed
142 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$2,300-$13,000

Strengths

  • Prince turbo strong
  • Cabin step on from R53
  • Five-door arrived in F55 sister

Weaknesses

  • Prince 1.6 turbo timing chain
  • Carbon build-up
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • BMW R56 platform
  • Three-door only (R55 Clubman estate sister)
  • Prince 1.6 turbo (BMW/Peugeot collab)
  • Six-speed manual or 6AT
  • One, Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD

Common issues

  • Timing chain Prince
  • Carbon DI build-up
  • Water pump
  • Clutch wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across R56's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
One 1.6
BHP95
Torque153 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top115 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper 1.6
BHP121
Torque160 Nm
0–609.1 s
Top126 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper S 1.6T
BHP173
Torque240 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper D 1.6 diesel
BHP110
Torque270 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)58 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
Cooper SD 2.0 diesel
BHP141
Torque305 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)54 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT