The 2002-2006 Mini Cooper S is a great low-buck driver’s car these days. Yes, it’ll take some work to keep alive, but that’s all part of the project-car experience.

In June 2022 (March 2002 for US market), the performance range-topper, the Mini Cooper S R53 was launched. It had 163hp, 0-62mph acceleration in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 133mph.

While checking the interior, ... [N.B Lead pic is an R53 Cooper and not a Cooper S. The Mini media site is as stingy with press pictures as it was with standard equipment, ...

At its North American debut, the Mini came as a Cooper (R50) with 115 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque, and a Cooper S (R53) making 163 hp with 155 lb-ft. Both used a 1.6L four-cylinder engine.

Alaskan R53 Mini Cooper S on Tank Tracks Wins Winter. If you told us this was Santa's backup ride, we'd believe you. By Maddox Kay. Published Dec 8, 2023 10:58 AM EST. TikTok / @mojo2022.