Mini Coupé and Roadster

Mini Coupé Mini Roadster
Overview
Manufacturer	Mini (BMW)
Production	2011–2015 (Coupé) 2012–2015 (Roadster)
Model years	2012–2015[1]
Assembly	Cowley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact (S)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Mini Hatch
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L I4 Prince (turbocharged petrol) 2.0 L I4 (turbocharged diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	97.1 in (2,466 mm)
Length	146.8 in (3,729 mm) Roadster S: 147.0 in (3,734 mm) JCW: 148.0 in (3,759 mm)
Width	66.3 in (1,684 mm)
Height	54.5 in (1,384 mm) JCW Convertible: 54.8 in (1,392 mm) Roadster S: 54.7 in (1,389 mm) Base Coupé: 54.6 in (1,387 mm)

The Mini Coupé and Mini Roadster are two-seater sports cars that were engineered and manufactured by Mini between 2011 and 2015.

The hardtop Coupé was unveiled in June 2011 and formally launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011.^[2] It is the first two-seater Mini.^[3] It was joined by a convertible version called the convertible Mini Roadster in 2012, following its showing as a concept car in 2009. The Coupé is known by the internal code R58 and the Roadster by code R59.

In February 2015 Mini announced the end of production for both models.^[4]

Coupé

The Coupé, which went on sale in the UK from 1 October 2011,^[5] is based on the Mini Cabriolet, but with only two seats allowing a bigger boot of 280 litres (9.9 cubic feet). The Coupé’s windscreen is angled rearwards by 13 degrees more than in the cabrio’s and the roof is 29 mm (1.1 inches) lower than standard Mini Hatch. The rear spoiler rises at speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h).^[6]

Rear view of Coupé JCW

The range of the Coupé follows a similar pattern to other Mini models; featuring Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD and the range-topping John Cooper Works (JCW). The JCW version accelerates from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) in 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h) thanks to a turbocharged 208 bhp (155 kW; 211 PS) 1,598 cc four-cylinder. The Cooper SD is a 2.0 L turbo diesel producing 141 bhp (105 kW; 143 PS) available in some markets. All are equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox with the option of automatic on all but the JCW.

Roadster

A 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster

The Mini Roadster is the convertible version of the Coupé and was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 as a concept,^[7] and formally launched at the Detroit North American International Auto Show in January 2012.^[8]

The range of models and engines mirrors the Mini Coupé with a range of 1.6 L petrol engines in various levels of power and a 2.0 L diesel engine offered in some markets.^[9] Depending on the market, the soft top is either manually or partially electrically operated.^[10]

References

1. Mihalascu, Dan (26 November 2014). "Mini to stop production of the Coupe and Roadster next year". carscoops.com. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
2. "Mini Coupe revealed". Autocar. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
3. "Mini Coupe revealed". Top Gear. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
4. Joseph, Noah (12 February 2015). "Mini says goodbye to Coupe and Roadster". autoblog.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
5. "Autocar 21 June 2011". Autocar.co.uk. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
6. "2012 Mini Coupe Pricing, Pictures and Video Revealed". Motor Trend. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
7. Noah Joseph (15 September 2009). "Frankfurt 2009: Mini Coupe & Roadster Concepts". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
8. Watson, Mat (January 2012). "Mini Roadster at Detroit". Auto Express. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
9. English, Andrew (5 March 2012). "Mini Roadster review". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
10. "Mini Roadster review". What Car?. Retrieved 24 February 2012.

External links

Official website