Some information from a BMW dealers information book in the UK, from "Ady":
"What I can remember as follows
UK release date 7th july demo cars will be red coopers with half leather interiors and some wizzy bits and metallic ice blue coopers with full leather and more wizzy bits.
0-60 cooper 9.3 secs
0-60 "s" 7.4 secs
All MINI's get speed sensitive power steering, tyre deflation warning, ABS, twin air bags and immobiliser alarm is an option, rev counter is a option on the standard car, traction control is an option as is aircon.
Various alloys are available but the standard car gets steels.
Plastic steering wheel, leather an option.
Standard silver plastic dash , wood or machined ally an option.
Cooper choice of white or black roof, sports suspension with sports plus (i think its adjustable) and an option.
Cooper "s" supercharged with a six speed gearbox as standard
Just a few bits of info who might be interested
regards Ady"