Driving the front wheels, there's a single electric motor, dishing out 181bhp - pretty much the same power as a 2.0-litre petrol-powered Cooper S. The Mini Electric is heavier however: 145kg
The first-generation of the new Mini Cooper, or R53, is a hilariously fun hot hatch. Here's what you need to know before you get one. The Cooper S was the only production car to use the supercharged 1.6. It was adopted by 2006's Dodge Hornet concept, pitched as a rival to the Mini, which is an unusual story for another time The more popular of the two - the Mini Cooper, is the sportier version of the model, which on some markets was the only one being available. The Cooper name is a reference to the model's relationship with John Cooper and the Cooper Car Company. A more performance-oriented Cooper is also available - the Cooper S. Along with differences in