Mini R52 Convertible (2004-2008)

28% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Mini Convertible R52 is a subcompact convertible in production from 2004 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 liters. Fortunately, Mini did not stuff diesel engines in the convertible.
Compared to the Mini hatch R50, the R52 Convertible is arguably less elegant, even though it largely retains the former's styling elements.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Easy to drive and park
  • Affordable fun
Cons
  • Slow and sluggish
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some reliability concerns
  • Less elegant than the Hatch

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Specifications

CooperCooper SOne

Capacity

Cargo Capacity120 L / 4.2 cu-ft ~ 605 L / 21.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers4
Payload325 kg / 717 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size175/65 R15

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height1415 mm / 55.7 in
Size | Length3635 mm / 143.1 in
Size | Width1688 mm / 66.5 in
Track Width | Front1458.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear1466.0 mm / 57.7 in
Weight1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1250.0 kg / 2755.8 lbs1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs
Wheel Size5.5J x 15
Wheelbase2467 mm / 97.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec9.8 sec13.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.3 sec9.3 sec12.8 sec
Fuel Economy7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph193.0 km/h / 119.9 mph175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
Engine | Bore77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.6:110.6:110.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power116.0 hp / 86.5 kW @ 6000 rpm170.0 hp / 126.8 kW90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 5500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in56.3 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm140 Nm / 103.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated petrol engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20082004 ~ 20082007 ~ 2008

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