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2011 MINI Roadster (R59) Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

MINI Roadster 2011-2015 111 Photos
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British roadsters always had a specific flair, and in 2011, MINI came on the market with a two-seat cabriolet vehicle designed and built to thrill its customers.

MINI specialized in creating niche-market vehicles, and the Roadster was just a perfect example of that. In 2011, the British automaker launched this open-top model fit for two adults with a few significant advantages over the regular convertible version, such as a ten percent increase in the vehicle’s stiffness and a larger trunk. On the other hand, it came with a single downside, and that’s because it couldn’t carry as many people as the regular open-top version of the MINI hatchback could.

The 2011 MINI Roadster came with chromed surroundings for headlights, but unlike its cousin, its headlamps were tilted rearwards, like on the MINI Coupe. Between them, the automaker placed the trapezoidal grille with rounded corners and different mesh, depending on the engine version. Lower, on the apron, the automaker installed a second air intake flanked by the fog lamps’ scoops. On the hood, the S, the SD, and the Cooper Works version featured a scoop, while the base version didn’t.

From its profile, the Roadster boasted flared wheel arches with black plastic trims around the wheel arches. In addition, the side sills featured an air intake in front of the rear wheels. The raked windshield was supported by thick A-pillars, which also protected the occupants in case of a rollover crash. In addition, MINI installed a second set of roll bars behind the seats, which also served as protection against the draft. Unusual for this vehicle segment, the car sported an active spoiler on the trunk, which automatically deployed at speeds above 50 mph (80 kph) and returned to its position below 37 mph (60 kph). The driver could manually raise that aerodynamic element via a switch on the center stack. Finally, at the back, the automaker installed a wrap-around body-colored bumper with a center-mounted twin exhaust for the S, the SD, and the Cooper Works versions, while the naturally-aspirated model had a side-mounted pipe.

The cabin looked very similar to the rest of the MINI range, featuring high-bolstered seats for both occupants. Since it was a two-seat vehicle, the automaker could extend the seats’ travel from front to back. Another advantage of having the rear seats deleted was that the trunk was larger than in the regular convertible. In addition, a load-through hatch opened on the cockpit’s rear panel. In front of the driver, MINI placed the tachometer, while the center stack housed a large speedometer. The driver could cover or uncover the car while driving at speeds up to 20 mph (32 kph). While the canvas roof was power-operated, the latching and unlatching were manual.

Under the hood, MINI installed a choice of four engines ranging between 122 PS (120 hp) and 184 PS (182 hp), either gasoline or turbodiesel. Power went to the front wheels via a standard six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, depending on the options.

press release
MINI Roadster 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  5 gasoline engines
  • Cooper 1.6L 6AT FWD (122 HP)
  • Cooper 1.6L 6MT FWD (122 HP)
  • Cooper S 1.6L 6AT FWD (184 HP)
  • Cooper S 1.6L 6MT FWD (184 HP)
  • John Cooper Works 1.6L 6MT FWD (211 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • Cooper SD 2.0L 6AT FWD (143 HP)
  • Cooper SD 2.0L 6MT FWD (143 HP)
brochures (download)
MINI Roadster Brochure (US)

MINI Roadster
Cooper 1.6L 6AT FWD (122 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper 1.6L 6AT FWD (122 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:90 KW @ 6000 RPM
122 HP @ 6000 RPM
121 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
160 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:119 mph (192 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65 R15 84H
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2557 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3197 lbs (1450 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km

MINI Roadster
Cooper 1.6L 6MT FWD (122 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper 1.6L 6MT FWD (122 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:90 KW @ 6000 RPM
122 HP @ 6000 RPM
121 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
160 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65 R15 84H
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.35
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2469 lbs (1120 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3109 lbs (1410 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Highway:48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:133 g/km

MINI Roadster
Cooper S 1.6L 6AT FWD (184 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L 6AT FWD (184 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 6000 RPM
184 HP @ 6000 RPM
181 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
260 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65 R15 84H
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2657 lbs (1205 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3296 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:153 g/km

MINI Roadster
Cooper S 1.6L 6MT FWD (184 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper S 1.6L 6MT FWD (184 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:135 KW @ 6000 RPM
184 HP @ 6000 RPM
181 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:192 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
260 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:141 mph (227 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65 R15 84H
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3252 lbs (1475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Highway:46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:134 g/km

MINI Roadster
John Cooper Works 1.6L 6MT FWD (211 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - John Cooper Works 1.6L 6MT FWD (211 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1598 cm3
Power:155 KW @ 6000 RPM
211 HP @ 6000 RPM
208 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:260 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
353 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/45 R17 84W RSC
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3252 lbs (1475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway:39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined:32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:134 g/km

MINI Roadster
Cooper SD 2.0L 6AT FWD (143 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper SD 2.0L 6AT FWD (143 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:105 KW @ 6000 RPM
143 HP @ 6000 RPM
141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
305 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 R16 87V
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2679 lbs (1215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3318 lbs (1505 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Highway:53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
Combined:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:143 g/km

MINI Roadster
Cooper SD 2.0L 6MT FWD (143 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - Cooper SD 2.0L 6MT FWD (143 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1995 cm3
Power:105 KW @ 6000 RPM
143 HP @ 6000 RPM
141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
305 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:10.6 gallons (40.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/55 R16 87V
DIMENSIONS
Length:146.8 in (3729 mm)
Width:66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height:54.5 in (1384 mm)
Front/rear Track:57.4/57.8 in (1,458/1,468 mm)
Wheelbase:97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.3 in (135 mm)
Cargo Volume:8.5 cuFT (241 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.37
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2646 lbs (1200 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3285 lbs (1490 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway:58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km)
Combined:52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:118 g/km
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