2000 Mini Cooper Sport

YEAR: 2000
MODEL: Mini Cooper Sport (Mark VII)
VIN: #077961A
ENGINE: 1,275cc inline Four-Cylinder
CURB WEIGHT: 1,573 LBS.
TOP SPEED: 90 MPH
PRICE WHEN NEW: $16,500
BUILD DATE: 2000
NUMBER BUILT: Unknown
COLOR: British Racing Green
OWNERS: MINI USA (Since 2000)
LOCATION: Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
NICKNAME: Greenie Mini

The 2000 Mini Cooper Sport (Mark VII) is a modern interpretation of the classic British icon, retaining its iconic charm while incorporating contemporary features and performance enhancements. The seventh-generation Mini Cooper Sport pays homage to its heritage while offering a dynamic driving experience. 

Powering the Cooper Sport is a lively 1.3-liter fule-injected inline-4 engine, producing 63 horsepower and 70 lb-ft of torque. While these figures may seem modest by today’s standards, the Cooper Sport’s lightweight construction and nimble handling make for an engaging driving experience. 

It is equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission, the Cooper sport offers a direct and engaging connection between driver and machine. 

This car marked the end of production for the Original Mini. It was a farewell to the old one just before BMW launched the new MINI in 2002. The model was featured in magazines across the world and was still well reviewed more than 40 years after its launch.

This 2000 Mini Cooper Sport was built in Birmingham, England and originally lived in Warwick, England for six months. After that it would travel to America for a national MINI tour. Once the tour was completed, it became part of the MINI USA classic collection. 

Since then, it has taken motoring journalists out for a good time in LA, appeared on TV in San Francisco for “cool car” TV segment, and traveled cross country four times (In the back of a truck)