Mini Roadster R59 Convertible (2012-2015)

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Product Overview

Mini Roadster (chassis code R59) is an affordable subcompact convertible in production from 2012 to 2015. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.0 liters.
Compared to the Mini Convertible R57, the R59 Roadster is based on the Mini Coupe. It is a 2-seater. Unfortunately, it is rather ugly, and the tight space of the Convertible is made even tighter here.
Mini also used diesel engines that are ill-suited for open-top driving.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 13% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Decent handling
Cons
  • Very, very ugly
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

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Capacity

Cargo Capacity240 L / 8.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal40.0 L / 10.6 gal
Passengers2
Payload290 kg / 639 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size175/65 R15 84H175/65 R15 84H195/55 R16 87V195/55 R16 87V195/55 R16 87V195/55 R16 87V
Turning Circle10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance134 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height1384 mm / 54.5 in1384 mm / 54.5 in1390 mm / 54.7 in1390 mm / 54.7 in1390 mm / 54.7 in1390 mm / 54.7 in
Size | Length3728 mm / 146.8 in3728 mm / 146.8 in3734 mm / 147.0 in3734 mm / 147.0 in3734 mm / 147.0 in3734 mm / 147.0 in
Size | Width1683 mm / 66.3 in
Track Width | Front1459.0 mm / 57.4 in1459.0 mm / 57.4 in1453.0 mm / 57.2 in1453.0 mm / 57.2 in1453.0 mm / 57.2 in1453.0 mm / 57.2 in
Track Width | Rear1467.0 mm / 57.8 in1467.0 mm / 57.8 in1461.0 mm / 57.5 in1461.0 mm / 57.5 in1461.0 mm / 57.5 in1461.0 mm / 57.5 in
Weight1120.0 kg / 2469.2 lbs1160.0 kg / 2557.4 lbs1185.0 kg / 2612.5 lbs1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs1200.0 kg / 2645.5 lbs1215.0 kg / 2678.6 lbs
Wheel Size5.5J x 155.5J x 156.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 166.5J x 16
Wheelbase2467 mm / 97.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.2 sec10.5 sec7.0 sec7.2 sec8.1 sec8.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.7 sec10.0 sec6.7 sec6.8 sec7.7 sec7.9 sec
CO2 Emission133 g/km154 g/km139 g/km153 g/km118 g/km143 g/km
Fuel Economy5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (combined) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 4.0 L/100km / 58.8 MPG (highway)5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (highway)
Top Speed199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph192.0 km/h / 119.3 mph227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph222.0 km/h / 137.9 mph212.0 km/h / 131.7 mph204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
Engine | Bore77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:111.0:110.5:110.5:116.5:116.5:1
Engine | Displacement1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1995.0 cc
Engine | Power122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 6000 rpm122.0 hp / 91.0 kW @ 6000 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5500 rpm184.0 hp / 137.2 kW @ 5500 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output76.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in76.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in115.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1600-5000[260 rpm240 Nm / 177.0 lb-ft @ 1600-5000[260 rpm305 Nm / 225.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2700 rpm305 Nm / 225.0 lb-ft @ 1750-2700 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2012 ~ 2015

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