Introducing the 2005 MINI Cooper S

Sections: Uncategorized Apr 23rd, 2004 67 Comments

…and Hyper Blue. As stated in the article below the 2005 MCS will come with 170hp on tap and torque has been increased by 10 Nm, peaking at 220. Top speed is increased to 138mph and 0-60 times should improve slightly as well. According the MINI's latest statements the 2005 Cooper S will begin production in July and by that rational shipments to the US should start in late August.

For a better view of the new Hyper Blue 2005 MCS you can check out larger pics here: 1 / 2 / 3

Written By: MF Staff

Patrick

I really do like the 05's headlights. I think they look a lot more modern and hi-tech than the older ones. I just went to the mini dealership and got my mom to buy an 05 hyper blue cooper s fully loaded. Chrono gauges, chrome grill, harmon kardon sound all the good stuff. I was told that the dealership will have the car in beginning to middle august so I can't wait to take it out for a spin!
Chris

Just an an FYI… the 05 MCS does have the 6 spd… the HP bump is at 168hp… and somehow manages to drop the 0-60 down 1/10 sec. (6.8). It does come standard with the LSD – very nice addition! And the stereo now has MP3 capability – both the standard and the HK. Mine should be in at the end of this month!
Bruce

Took delivery of my '05 MCS in dark silver two day's ago. First 05 delivered in Washington State. Love the new headlight's, very very cool at night….this car is so much fun..overall, my face hurt's from smiling…
http://www.motoringfile.com/ Gabe

Chris – this story is quite old thus the numbers here are in reference to MINI's original info about the US spec 2005 MCS. Since then we've reported on the changed HP numbers. Also LSD will be an option (not standard) on cars produced after 1/05 (news we broke last May incidentally).

For reviews of the MP3 playing stereo search for MP3 in the search bar above.
Andromcs

Do you think the lsd is a must have for a daily driver that will not be used for racing but certainly for spirited driving?
http://www.motoringfile.com/ Gabe

Honestly no. Unless it's very “spirited” driving :)
Andromcs

Have you had any experience in driving a MCS that spun a wheel say on cornering, an inside tire, or from starting where the lsd really would have helped? And if so, did this happen often?

Thanks!
Sandy

It's amazing! But i'd love it even more if they made it in a dark, creamy pink. I LOVE IT!
http://don'thaveone Hussein Hagi

Hi how are u the person,how is reading this.I thinks this car is the best looking car i have seen. i love this car so much that i would do anything for it.It has a nice look, and it looks so beautiful inside the car. Anyways thanks for hearing me out sencerily Hussein Hagi
Bill

I have MINI ONE 09/04 Reg.

Big.crashing prob when selecting reverse.BMW/Dealership say “characteristic” of Getrag 5sp box fitted from July 04.Say I must live with it and suggest “Double declutching”I think BMW not being totally “honest”about technical cause and possible “fix”.They have talked of layshaft “spin down” time beind long owing to use of synthetic gear oil ,also mentioned lack of synchro on reverse?.Any gearbox buffs out there who can give me insight into actual engineering/technical reason for this prob?.
ashley

Very nice! would rather if it was pink though.. mibbi we could see a picture of it in pink? If not could someone tell me where to find one? thanks
stuifzand

hi i have a 2005 mini and i want to know if you can atacht an other brand of mp3 players to the mini instead of the i pod greatings a dutch mini driver
carly

pink is the bst
eleazar r. buhain

my dream car…. wish to have one
emma

id blatantly want a pink mini im now saving for one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
emma

id blatantly want a pink mini im now saving for one i hope i get it !!!!!!
Dennia Ortizsz ..!(x

awww i love this car as soon as i turn 15 i am going to get one …=D

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