Just had a look at the 'updated' mini.co.uk WEB site and the New Cooper Transmission specs are:
5-speed manual, or as an option Continuously Variable automatic Transmission (CVT) with Steptronic mode.
Top speed - Manual (mph) 126 mph
Top speed - Automatic (mph) 115 mph
Somehow we don't think this is quite correct........................
A well Quality Assured Accurate WEB Site.
Still like to know the correct facts.