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BMW has just introduced their cleanest vehicle yet to the UK market, the 2007 Mini Cooper D. The first generation Mini had a diesel engine available only in the base Mini One model. This time around they have put the diesel in the better equipped Cooper model that comes with standard equipment including stability control, 15" aluminum wheels, and roof mounted spoiler.

The 1.6L turbo-diesel four cylinder produces 110hp and a healthy 177lb-ft of torque. An overboost function allows it to generate an extra 15lb-ft of torque for short periods. The diminutive Mini diesel gets up to 100km/h from a standstill in a decent if not speedy 9.9 seconds. The Cooper D is the most frugal iteration yet being able to travel 53.5 miles on every US-sized gallon of fuel. At the same time, it puts out a mere 118g/km of CO2 making it the cleanest car ever from the BMW group. The press materials with all the specs are available after the jump.

[Source: BMW]
MINI Cooper D: £14,175 (otr)

The MINI Cooper D is the BMW Group's cleanest ever car. Its brand new turbocharged diesel engine develops 110hp at 4,000rpm and emits just 118g/km CO2. Under normal conditions peak torque of 240Nm is achieved between 1,750 and 2,000rpm. Deploying the engine's Overboost function gives the Cooper D an additional 20Nm of torque, meaning the driver will experience 260Nm at 2,000rpm. MINI enthusiasts will recognise this torque figure is identical to that produced by the new MINI Cooper S. Top speed is 121mph and the 0-62mph time is 9.9 seconds. The combined fuel consumption is the highest for any MINI yet at 64.2mpg. The turbocharger system features variable turbine geometry, ensuring optimum smoothness, efficiency and response even at low engine speeds. Second-generation common rail diesel technology operating at a maximum pressure of 1,600 bar is key to the new diesel engine's ultra-clean combustion process. A diesel particulate filter effectively reduces all diesel exhaust emissions and helps to make the MINI diesel engine one of the most environmentally friendly in its class. Its 118g/km CO2 figure puts the car into VED tax band B for UK road tax, costing an owner just £35 per year.

Use less, Go clean, Pay less

MINI saves money with reduced emissions and fuel consumption.
So, with contented customers, envious owners of rival products, unbeatable ownership packages, and Boxster-beating residual values, can life with the new MINI get any better? The simple answer? Yes.
The new MINI's engines combine the BMW Group's design and engineering expertise with British-built robustness to present a powertrain that ups the performance, but drops the cost of ownership, the emissions and the fuel consumption. There's no shame in being sensible.

	One	Cooper D	Cooper	Cooper S
Combined fuel consumption mpg	49.6	64.2	48.7	40.9
Improvement from 1st generation %	19.5	N/A	19.1	24.7
CO2 emissions g/km	138	118	139	164
Improvement from 1st generation %	15.9	N/A	16.3	20.8
VED tax band	C	B	C	D

MINI Cooper D

The MINI Cooper D is the BMW Group's cleanest ever car. Its brand new 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine develops 110hp at 4,000rpm and emits just 118g/km CO2. Aluminium lightweight construction contributes to the lowest fuel consumption for any MINI model yet at 64.2mpg, with a top speed of 121 mph and 0-62 mph in 9.9 seconds.
Under normal conditions peak torque of 240Nm is achieved between 1,750 and 2,000rpm. A substantial 70 per cent of the engine's maximum torque is available at speeds of just 1,250 rpm, meaning the new Cooper D has exhilarating pulling force even at low engine speeds. Deploying the engine's Overboost function briefly gives the Cooper D an additional 20Nm of torque, meaning the driver will experience 260Nm at 2,000rpm. MINI enthusiasts will recognise this torque figure is identical to that produced by the new MINI Cooper S.
Further highlights of the new engine:
• The turbocharger system features variable turbine geometry, ensuring optimum smoothness, efficiency and response even at low engine speeds.
• Second-generation common rail diesel technology operating at a maximum pressure of 1,600 bar is key to the new diesel engine's combustion process.
• Additionally, refinement is achieved using a precise multiple-injection process for each operating cycle.
• The six intake ducts in the new injectors are only 0.135mm in diameter, while the combustion chambers have been optimised in their shape and dimensions to prevent unwanted turbulence and maintain a smooth and consistent combustion process at all times.
• A diesel particulate filter effectively reduces all diesel exhaust emissions and helps to make the MINI diesel engine one of the most environmentally friendly engines in its class.

Technical specifications contd

MINI Cooper D

Body (Status: January 2007). Body d Anzahl Türen / s		MINI Cooper D
No of doors/seats L		3/4
Length/width/height (unladen)	mm	3,709/1,683/1,407
Wheelbase	mm	2,467
Track, front/rear wgsdfg	mm	1,459/1,467
Turning circle	m	10.7
Tank capacity	approx ltr	40
Cooling system incl heating L	ltr	5.4
Engine oil Getriebeöl	ltr	3.7
Transmission fluid incl final drive	ltr	Lifetime
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU1	kg	1,110/1,185
Max permissible load to DIN	kg	450
Max permissible weight to DIN	kg	1,560
Max permissible axle load, front/rear vorne/hinten	kg	890/730
Max permissible trailer load,
braked (12%)/unbraked	kg	750/500
Max roofload/trailer download	kg	75/50
Luggage comp capacity to DIN	Ltr	160–680
Air drag	Cd x A	0.33 x 1.98
Power Unit
Configuration/No of cyls/valves Zylinder/Ventile		Straight 4/4
Engine management		DDE 6.08
Capacity	cc	1,560
Bore/stroke	mm	75.0/88.3
Compression ratio	: 1	18.0
Fuel grade	RON	Diesel
Max output	kW/hp	80/110
at	rpm	4,000
Max torque	Nm/lb-ft	240/177 (260/192 with Overboost)
at	rpm	1,750–2,000
Electrical System
Battery/installation	Ah/–	70/engine compartment
Alternator	A/W	154/2,156
Chassis and Suspension
Suspension