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MINI Cooper

Small car, serious hardware: the 2002 Cooper S paired a supercharger with a multilink rear axle.12

Researched October 26, 2026 from 39 sources

Also called

  • New MiniColloquial name for the modern MINI family produced since April 2001.3
  • GP3Enthusiast shorthand for the F56 JCW GP.4

At a glance

0200400
74–306 hpPower
07.515
5.2–10.9 s0–100 km/h
0150300
159–264 km/hTop speed
0250500
120–450 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.9101112

Engine
1.4–2.0 L gasoline/diesel I3/I4; supercharged/turbo Cooper S; E/SE electric3810
Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive3
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; CVT; 6/8-speed automatics; later 7-speed dual-clutch348
Built at
Plant Oxford, UK; VDL Nedcar, Netherlands; EV: Spotlight, Zhangjiagang, China3

The story

The first modern MINI was built to succeed the original Mini as a small sporting car. Frank Stephenson supplied the retro design; Oxford built it with premium compact ambitions.35

1997: BMW and Rover preview the revival19972001: Oxford production begins on April 2620012002: Cooper S reaches North America20022006: Cooper S trades its blower for a turbo20062012: GP claims an 8:23 Nürburgring lap20122020: Electric SE and a 3,000-car GP2020 Austin Seven / Morris Mini-Minor (ADO15): 1959–1967ADO15Mini Cooper S (Mark II / Mark III) (Mark II / Mark III): 1967–1971MINI Cooper / Cooper S (first generation) (R50 / R52 / R53): 2001–2008MINI Cooper / Cooper S (second generation) (R56 / R57): 2006–2015R56 / R57MINI Cooper (third generation) (F55 / F56 / F57): 2013–2024MINI Cooper (gasoline) (F65 / F66 / F67): 2024–present 1960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones3468212324
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YearWhat happened
1959–1967Austin Seven / Morris Mini-Minor (ADO15)
1967–1971Mini Cooper S (Mark II / Mark III) (Mark II / Mark III)
2001–2008MINI Cooper / Cooper S (first generation) (R50 / R52 / R53)
2006–2015MINI Cooper / Cooper S (second generation) (R56 / R57)
2013–2024MINI Cooper (third generation) (F55 / F56 / F57)
2024–presentMINI Cooper (gasoline) (F65 / F66 / F67)
1997BMW and Rover preview the revival
2001Oxford production begins on April 26
2002Cooper S reaches North America
2006Cooper S trades its blower for a turbo
2012GP claims an 8:23 Nürburgring lap
2020Electric SE and a 3,000-car GP
  1. 1997

    BMW and Rover preview the revival

    The Frankfurt concept previews a successor to the original Mini; BMW steers the project toward a small sporting car.3

  2. 2001

    Oxford production begins on April 26

    The modern three-door hatch starts production on April 26 and goes on sale in July.3

  3. 2002

    Cooper S reaches North America

    A Brazilian-built, supercharged 1.6 L four powers the Cooper S; a road test reaches 60 mph in 7.0 seconds.123

  4. 2006

    Cooper S trades its blower for a turbo

    The second-generation hatch debuts in November. For 2007, its Cooper S replaces the supercharger with a twin-scroll turbo and makes 172 hp.36

  5. 2012

    GP claims an 8:23 Nürburgring lap

    The turbo GP combines adjustable coilovers and six-piston front calipers with a claimed 8:23 lap, 18 seconds quicker than its predecessor.7

  6. 2020

    Electric SE and a 3,000-car GP

    For 2020, the F56 Cooper SE offers 181 hp and 177 km EPA range; the 3,000-car GP starts customer deliveries in March.89

Every generation

  • Austin Seven / Morris Mini-Minor
    ADO151959–1967
  • Mini Cooper S (Mark II / Mark III)
    Mark II / Mark III1967–1971
  • MINI Cooper / Cooper S (first generation)
    R50 / R52 / R532001–2008
  • MINI Cooper / Cooper S (second generation)
    R56 / R572006–2015
  • MINI Cooper (third generation)
    F55 / F56 / F572013–2024
  • MINI Cooper (gasoline)
    F65 / F66 / F672024–present

Power over the years

From 115 hp to 306 hp in 19 years.

0100200300400 20002005201020152020 hp 2001 · 115 hp · Cooper2002 · 163 hp · Cooper S (supercharged)2006 · 215 hp · John Cooper Works GP Kit2007 · 107 hp · Cooper D (1.6 diesel)2007 · 172 hp · Cooper S (turbo)2011 · 141 hp · Cooper SD (2.0 diesel)2012 · 218 hp · John Cooper Works GP2014 · 189 hp · Cooper S (2.0 turbo)2020 · 181 hp · F56 Cooper SE (electric)2020 · 306 hp · John Cooper Works GP (UK)2021 · 231 hp · John Cooper Works Anniversary (UK) 306 hp John Cooper Works GP (UK) 115 hp Cooper
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YearHorsepowerModel
2001115Cooper
2002163Cooper S (supercharged)
2006215John Cooper Works GP Kit
2007107Cooper D (1.6 diesel)
2007172Cooper S (turbo)
2011141Cooper SD (2.0 diesel)
2012218John Cooper Works GP
2014189Cooper S (2.0 turbo)
2020181F56 Cooper SE (electric)
2020306John Cooper Works GP (UK)
2021231John Cooper Works Anniversary (UK)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    One

    2026

    121 hp

  • Performance

    Cooper S (R53)

    2002–2006

  • John Cooper Works

    Performance

    John Cooper Works

  • Paul Smith Edition (petrol)

    Special

    Paul Smith Edition (petrol)

    2026

  • John Cooper Works GP (GP3)

    Limited

    John Cooper Works GP (GP3)

    2020

    301 hp

    3,000 built

  • Cooper S JCW GP

    Limited

    Cooper S JCW GP

    2006

    214 hp

    2,000 built

  • John Cooper Works GP (2012)

    Limited

    John Cooper Works GP (2012)

    2012

    218 hp

  • Limited

    Cooper S MC40

    2004

  • Inspired by Goodwood

    Limited

    Inspired by Goodwood

    2012

    181 hp

  • Limited

    John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition

    2023

  • Limited

    Pat Moss Edition

    2022

  • Limited

    John Cooper Works Anniversary Edition (UK)

    2021

    231 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • On first-generation cars, a Cooper has one exhaust outlet; a Cooper S has twin central tips and a hood scoop.3
  • First-generation cars can wear contrasting roofs, hood stripes and black wheel-arch trim.3
  • First-generation rear side glass wraps around the rear pillars.23
  • New electric Coopers combine round headlights with an octagonal grille.10
  • New electric Coopers have flush door handles and smooth arches, with no side scuttles.10

Year by year

  1. July 2004 / 2005 model year

    First-generation facelift moves reverse lamps from the bumper into the tail lamps and adds halo rings to xenon headlights.316

  2. 2007 model year

    The second generation gains headlight-integrated indicators, larger tail lamps and rear pillars no longer covered in glass.3

  3. 2011

    R56 facelift brings revised lights, new wheel designs and bumpers with working brake ducts.17

  4. 2019 model year

    F56's first facelift adds the updated MINI logo and Union Jack tail-lamp graphics.8

  5. 2022 model year

    F56's second facelift reshapes the front bumper and grille, with a cleaner rear and revised Cooper S and JCW valances.8

  6. 2024

    Electric Coopers gain flush handles and lose side scuttles; the petrol Cooper S has a more upright windshield.1021

Don’t confuse it with

  • JCW GP Pack

    GP Pack colors dress a standard JCW; a GP3 has carbon-fiber wheel-arch extensions with individual numbers.49

  • Photo of a MINI Cooper
    Cooper
    Photo of a Cooper D
    Cooper D

    Cooper D

    The Inspired by Goodwood wears Cooper S bumpers and a scoop-free Cooper D hood; its side indicator surrounds carry Goodwood lettering.20

  • Photo of a MINI Cooper
    Cooper
    Photo of a Fiat 500C Abarth
    Fiat 500C Abarth

    Fiat 500C Abarth

    With its roof down, the MINI has no B- or C-pillars or fixed side glass; look for the fully open sides.22

Against its rivals

  • Volkswagen GTI (2007)

    Cooper vs Volkswagen GTI (2007)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Cooper6.2 s
    Volkswagen GTI (2007)6.2 s
    6

  • Cooper vs Subaru Impreza WRX TR (2007)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Cooper6.2 s
    Subaru Impreza WRX TR (2007)5.3 s
    6

  • Cooper vs Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring (2007)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Cooper6.2 s
    Mazdaspeed 3 Grand Touring (2007)5.4 s
    6
  • Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V (2008)

    Cooper vs Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V (2008)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Cooper6.2 s
    Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V (2008)6.4 s
    6

Prices

Value today $3.1K–$39.1K30

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 20052010201520202025 Value today: $3,100–$39,055 2002 · $16,850 · US base, Cooper2002 · $19,850 · US base, Cooper S2002 · $24,000 · US as tested, Cooper S2007 · $21,850 · US base, Cooper S2007 · $23,900 · US as tested, Cooper S2014 · $24,395 · US base, Cooper S2014 · $33,795 · US as tested, Cooper S2016 · $30,450 · US base, Cooper S Convertible2016 · $34,450 · US tested, Cooper S Convertible2021 · $27,040 · US 1499 GT, before destination 2002 · $16,850 · US base price, 2002 model year 2022 · $45,000 · 2021 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP, BaT2023 · $15,301 · 2003 Cooper S JCW, 835 miles, Hagerty Marketplace2024 · $39,055 · 2013 John Cooper Works GP, 3,900 miles, Hagerty Marketplace2024 · $11,769 · 2003 Cooper S, one owner, Hagerty Marketplace2024 · $40,000 · 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S, 73k mi shown (TMU), BaT2024 · $6,750 · 2005 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-speed, 85k miles, BaT2024 · $38,500 · 2021 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP, 2k miles, BaT2025 · $4,600 · 2005 Cooper S Convertible, six-speed, Hagerty Marketplace2025 · $4,000 · 2003 Mini Cooper 5-speed, 54k miles, BaT2025 · $11,000 · 2015 Mini Cooper S 2-Door, 45k miles, BaT2026 · $27,515 · 2006 Cooper S JCW GP, 25,000 miles, BaT2026 · $13,500 · 2002 Cooper S, 52,000 miles, BaT2026 · $3,100 · 2002 Cooper, Hagerty Marketplace2026 · $7,001 · 2010 Cooper S, Hagerty Marketplace2026 · $20,250 · 1998 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i, 41k km shown, BaT $45.0K BaT, 2022
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2002Launch price$16,850US base price, 2002 model year
2002Price when new$16,850US base, Cooper
2002Price when new$19,850US base, Cooper S
2002Price when new$24,000US as tested, Cooper S
2007Price when new$21,850US base, Cooper S
2007Price when new$23,900US as tested, Cooper S
2014Price when new$24,395US base, Cooper S
2014Price when new$33,795US as tested, Cooper S
2016Price when new$30,450US base, Cooper S Convertible
2016Price when new$34,450US tested, Cooper S Convertible
2021Price when new$27,040US 1499 GT, before destination
2022Auction sale$45,0002021 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP, BaT
2023Auction sale$15,3012003 Cooper S JCW, 835 miles, Hagerty Marketplace
2024Auction sale$39,0552013 John Cooper Works GP, 3,900 miles, Hagerty Marketplace
2024Auction sale$11,7692003 Cooper S, one owner, Hagerty Marketplace
2024Auction sale$40,0001965 Austin Mini Cooper S, 73k mi shown (TMU), BaT
2024Auction sale$6,7502005 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-speed, 85k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$38,5002021 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP, 2k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$4,6002005 Cooper S Convertible, six-speed, Hagerty Marketplace
2025Auction sale$4,0002003 Mini Cooper 5-speed, 54k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$11,0002015 Mini Cooper S 2-Door, 45k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$27,5152006 Cooper S JCW GP, 25,000 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,5002002 Cooper S, 52,000 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$3,1002002 Cooper, Hagerty Marketplace
2026Auction sale$7,0012010 Cooper S, Hagerty Marketplace
2026Auction sale$20,2501998 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i, 41k km shown, BaT
2026Value today$3,100–$39,055

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “18 seconds faster around the Nürburgring”
    • “Three Monte Carlo wins: 1964, 1965 and 1967”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  27. MINI goes to Hollywood in The Italian Job. press.bmwgroup.com
  28. PIXELS: The latest sci-fi comedy by Sony Pictures sees the MINI Cooper S come to the rescue of the world. press.bmwgroup.com
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  33. No Reserve: Single-Family-Owned 2002 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,500 on August 27, 2026 (Lot #260,021) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 1998 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3i for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $20,250 on August 31, 2026 (Lot #260,647) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 2003 Mini Cooper 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,000 on October 25, 2025 (Lot #216,585) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. 45k-Mile 2015 Mini Cooper S 2-Door for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,000 on September 5, 2025 (Lot #208,754) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $40,000 on August 28, 2024 (Lot #160,438) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 2005 Mini Cooper S JCW 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,750 on April 2, 2024 (Lot #141,809) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  39. No Reserve: 2021 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $38,500 on February 9, 2024 (Lot #135,977) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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