 Talking today about the Mini brand, and more specifically the Mini Cooper S three-door hatch 60-year edition. That’s right, celebrating 60 years of the marvellous Mini Cooper S. In recent years the five-door and long-wheelbase Mini models have lost much of the original three-door Mini’s appeal – not the current three-door Cooper S however – the 60year edition model I tested most attractive in special British Racing Green with a number of embellishments both inside and out – not cheap at $46,700 however the special 60-year edition Cooper S sports an extra $8,500 value for an additional $4,000 over the standard model Cooper S – the 2.0-litre turbo test car a real firecracker - with a 7-speed DCT automatic it personified the original Cooper S tag in every way – the reason is its lightweight at just 1280 kilos. A very satisfying sports performer that feels just so confident on well-shod 17-inch wheels. Such was its performance and nimbleness that my wife constantly reminded me of my enthusiasm – always within the limits but the zip, competent handling and braking makes it feels like it’s is going a lot faster than it actually is. It not only feels sporty but looks sporty with a white roof and mirrors and special edition graphics and stripes. Inside the Cooper S 60-years edition is no different with dark Cacao leather seating featuring a 60-year badge and contrasting green piping contrasted with the door bezels in piano black – the whole package classy and premium and beautifully finished. I’m David Berthon

Talking today about the Mini brand, and more specifically the Mini Cooper S three-door hatch 60-year edition. That&rsquo;s right, celebrating 60 years of the marvellous Mini Cooper S. In recent years the five-door and long-wheelbase Mini models have lost much of the original three-door Mini&rsquo;s appeal &ndash; not the current three-door Cooper S however &ndash; the 60 year edition model I tested most attractive in special British Racing Green with a number of embellishments both inside and out &ndash; not cheap at $46,700 however the special 60-year edition Cooper S sports an extra $8,500 value for an additional $4,000 over the standard model Cooper S &ndash; the 2.0-litre turbo test car a real firecracker - with a 7-speed DCT automatic it personified the original Cooper S tag in every way &ndash; the reason is its lightweight at just 1280 kilos. A very satisfying sports performer that feels just so confident on well-shod 17-inch wheels. Such was its performance and nimbleness that my wife constantly reminded me of my enthusiasm &ndash; always within the limits but the zip, competent handling and braking makes it feels like it&rsquo;s is going a lot faster than it actually is. It not only feels sporty but looks sporty with a white roof and mirrors and special edition graphics and stripes. Inside the Cooper S 60-years edition is no different with dark Cacao leather seating featuring a 60-year badge and contrasting green piping contrasted with the door bezels in piano black &ndash; the whole package classy and premium and beautifully finished. I&rsquo;m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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