What does Mini R58 mean?
Coupe (R58 model) seating for 2 and have a large glass-filled rear hatch. This is a less common MINI body style but has a distinctive roof line which some describe as a helmet. Roadsters (R59 model) are similar to the Coupe in that they only seat 2 but are a convertible.
What is the difference between Mini R53 and R56?
R53 is more bare bones performance, simpler design inside, racier, supercharger whine is the best. Tons of ways to mod for true performance. R56 is more isolated inside.
What is R59 MINI Cooper?
It is part of the R59 generation Roadster. It’s a front-wheel drive front-engined 2-door mini roadster with 2 seats. With 181 hp, the turbocharged 1.6 Liter 16v Inline 4 gasoline engine accelerates this Cooper S Roadster to 62 mph in 7.0 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 141 mph.
What is the difference in the MINI Cooper models?
The major style differences between the two variations are really rather tiny The MINI Cooper comes standard with 15-inch alloy wheels, the MINI Cooper S gets 16-inch versions. Both trims can move up to 18-inch wheels but the MINI Cooper S gets two 18-inch options inaccessible to the basic MINI Cooper.
What engine is in a r59 Mini?
Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 (184 Hp) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Specs
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | N18B16A |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 97.52 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
Is my Mini R55 or R56?
Mini Models Explained
| Mini | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|
| R53 | Hatchback | 2002-2006 |
| R55 | Clubman | 2007-2009 Pre LCI models 2010-2014 LCI models |
| R56 | Hatchback | 2007-2009 Pre LCI models 2010-2014 LCI models |
| R57 | Convertible | 2008-2009 Pre LCI models 2010-2015 LCI models |