What does the S mean in a Mini Cooper?

Historically, the "S" does not stand for anything; it was to differentiate John cooper's tuning options on the original Mini. Many people have surmised it stood for Super or Sport because it seemed to require an initial for something.
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What's the difference between a MINI Cooper and Mini Cooper S?

The MINI Cooper is equipped with a 1.5 L TwinPower Turbocharged 3-cylinder making 134 horsepower, while the MINI Cooper S includes a 2.0 L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine making 189 horsepower. If fun driving is necessary to you then the additional 55hp offered by the MINI Cooper S is going to be a must-have.
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Are Mini Cooper S fast?

Modest the Cooper S's 189bhp may be, but a sub-seven to 62mph – 6.8 for the three-door, 6.9sec for the five-door – is nothing to be sniffed at. Nor is a 146mph top speed; remember when only very high-performance cars used to knock on the door of 150mph?
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Is a Cooper S the same as a cooper Sport?

The standard suspension on the Cooper and Cooper S are different. They have differerent shocks/struts, springs and sway bars. The sports suspension (S226A) on the Cooper and Cooper S are the same. They share the same shock/struts, springs and sway bars.
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Is it OK to always drive in sport mode?

Driving in sport mode isn't necessarily bad for your car—especially for short periods of time. However, it will wear down your engine more quickly than regular driving will and uses more gas. Sport mode puts more strain on your engine.
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Does sport mode go faster?

If you're sitting in a car that's not moving, then press the gas pedal, the car will begin to accelerate. However, if the car has Sport Mode engaged, it will have a greater accelerating speed, letting it jump off the line a little faster than an identical car without Sport Mode engaged.
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What model MINI Cooper is the fastest?

301-HP Countryman JCW Is the Quickest Mini We've Ever Tested
  • The 2020 Mini Countryman JCW All4 sprinted from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds in our testing.
  • This result makes it the quickest Mini we've ever tested.
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What is the top of the line MINI Cooper?

JOHN COOPER WORKS LINE-UP

With 228 turbocharged horses and race-ready tuning, this iconic high-performance MINI is the most powerful Hardtop we've ever made.
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What year Mini Cooper should be avoided?

Some of the lowest predicted reliability scores suggest 2006 to 2012 model years are the worst years for the Mini Cooper. To be safe, you'd be wise to avoid models in the early 2000s too, where problematic models were noted.
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Are Mini Cooper S supercharged or turbo?

It produces approximately the same horsepower as before: 118 in the Mini Cooper and 172 in the Mini Cooper S. But now a turbocharger in the Cooper S, in place of the old supercharger, delivers 177 pound-feet of torque from 1600 to 5000 rpm, significantly improving the sportier model's performance.
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What kind of person drives a Mini Cooper?

Bauers says Mini owners fall into four categories: brand enthusiasts, who relish the car's British racing roots; design aficionados, who like the car's simple elegance; social butterflies, who want to be part of the Mini community; and gas misers, who crave the Mini's fuel efficiency.
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What are the different Mini models?

The current Mini range includes the Hardtop/Hatch/Convertible (three-door hatchback), Clubman (estate), Countryman (five-door crossover), Coupe/Roadster and Paceman (three-door crossover based on the Countryman). The Mini Hatch/Hardtop, Clubman, Coupe and Roadster are assembled at BMW's Plant Oxford in Cowley, England.
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Is Clubman or Countryman bigger?

The Countryman is taller than the Clubman, but they are nearly the same length. Both share design traits and a familial connection to the two-door Cooper Hardtop, but their larger size means they each have a lot more cargo and passenger space.
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What litre is a MINI Cooper S?

The Cooper S is sportier than the Cooper, and comes in two forms: a 189bhp 2.0-litre twin-turbo petrol and 170bhp 2.0-litre SD diesel.
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What is the best MINI to buy?

If you're really concerned about reliability, based on CR reports, a used 2018-2020 Mini Cooper is arguably your best bet. However, a first- or second-gen used Mini Cooper can still be reliable. It's just a matter of picking the right one.
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How long will a Mini Cooper S last?

Mini Coopers have been known to last anywhere from 150,000 to 250,000 miles. But, this all depends on how the vehicle was cared for by its previous owner. Whenever you purchase a used vehicle, it's important to receive a copy of the maintenance history.
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Are MINIs worth the money?

In conclusion, Mini are an average brand when it comes to reliability. They are neither the worst brand in the world for reliability nor are they shouting about how dependable their cars are. Their repairs are quite costly, though, and this can bring the dependability down.
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What is the sportiest MINI Cooper?

The John Cooper Works Clubman ALL4 is our sportiest model available with a TwinPower Turbo engine and 301 horsepower, the JCW Clubman rockets you from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds.
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How much horsepower does a MINI Cooper S have?

Acceleration and Power

The Cooper S has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 189 horsepower, and the John Cooper Works boosts output to 228 horses. A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard in all but the JCW, which has an eight-speed automatic.
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Which MINI Cooper has the most horsepower?

The 2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP is the most powerful Mini ever made. Packing 302 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, it can scamper to 60 miles per hour 5.0 seconds and carry on to a top speed of 165.
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What happens if you drive in S gear?

The S mode stands for sport. It provides you a more dynamic driving experience as the S mode varies the sensitivity of your car's throttle response. As a result, you would feel that your car's RPM will climb faster than usual as more fuel is injected into the cylinders as compared to using the D or Drive mode.
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Can I shift from D to S while driving?

You can definitely switch from D to S while driving, just don't do it while pedal to the floor. Even that is probably safe as the computers won't let it hurt the car, so it will only shift when its safe to do so regardless of what you ask it to do via the lever.
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Does sport mode help in snow?

Front Wheel Drive and Snow or Ice

Do not use sport mode. If, however, your car is rear-wheel drive, fill a few sandbags and place them in the trunk over the back axle. This will help add traction and stabilize the car, as RWD cars tend to slide more in snow.
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