Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Following the successful revival of the brand MINI in 2000, the now German-owned British carmaker felt much obliged to add a facelifted version and revamp the range.
Some mandatory changes had to be done so the car could comply with the Euro5 emission standards and updated a few things that bothered the users before. But there were few things that the MINI convertible couldn't solve, such as the tiny, sandwich-sized trunk and the Chrysler-developed inline-four under the hood.
The car's exterior slightly changed at the front, where clear-lens headlights could have been fitted with Xenon lamps for better night-time visibility. Like the rest of the range, the Convertible featured a scoop on the hood that helped the supercharged version get some fresh air. In the open-top configuration, the MINI featured a pair of chromed roll-over protective arches behind the rear seats. They were fixed, and the canvas roof could retract completely behind them.
Inside, the cockpit was fit for two adults at the front and a pair of small-sized seats in the back. Of course, there was not enough room for four full-size grown-ups, but still, there was room enough for a large purse and some shopping. The dashboard featured the same big, round dial on the center stack. Depending on the version and options, an additional tachometer was added in front of the driver.
Under the hood, MINI had to go with the 1.6-liter, Brazilian-built powerplant available with either 8 or 16 valves. On top of that, the Cooper S version added a supercharged version that boosted the power up to 170 PS (168 HP). A five- or six-speed manual was available as standard, while a six-speed auto was offered as an option for the most potent version.
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper 1.6L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 150 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.1 in (3635 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.2 cuFT (119 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper 1.6L CVT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 150 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.1 in (3635 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.2 cuFT (119 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L 6AT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.1 in (3635 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.2 cuFT (119 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2723 lbs (1235 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3660 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 125 KW @ 6000 RPM 170 HP @ 6000 RPM 168 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 220 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 133.6 mph (215 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.1 in (3635 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.2 cuFT (119 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756.2 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3472.3 lbs (1575 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 211 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - One 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66.2 KW @ 5500 RPM 90 HP @ 5500 RPM 89 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 143.1 in (3635 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 55.7 in (1415 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.4/57.4 in (1,458/1,458 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.1 in (2466 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.2 cuFT (119 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3450 lbs (1565 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |