There were 3 main models released for the R53, each with its own slight adjustments to the W11 engine providing more power than the R50 W10 engines: Cooper S - First model from MINI with a supercharger and supports the same chassis, suspension and brake upgrades as the R GP - The fastest R53 model producing bhp and built for the track with a high-performance intercooler, rear strut brace and no rear seats.
The GP is also one of the rarest models out there, with only 2, units produced in its limited run. The easiest way to tell between an R53 Gen 1 and R56 Gen 2 is the R53 headlights are stored within the bonnet.
Gen 2 also welcomed the Clubman, Coupe, Roadster, Paceman and Countryman to its family to cater to a wider variety of drivers. This MINI boasts 5 doors — including split rear doors — and seating for five - making it the perfect drive for both long and short trips with a family. Despite the addition of a cargo area at the rear of the car, which provided far more luggage space than the MINI Hatch, critics of the Clubman noted that this created a lot of road noise, particularly at high speeds and the overall size was still not big enough when compared to similar models on the market from competitors.
The R55 is a slightly larger MINI but still retains the same go-kart handling that makes the car so appealing. For modding, the R55 can have the same engine upgrades as the R As with most MINI variants, some tweaks from the stock fitments can improve overall usability and performance.
The chassis takes a similar design from the R53, but is more refined with fewer rattles and reduced road noise. There are, however, well documented issues with the N14 engines, including oil starvation, so regular oil checks are recommended to reduce the risk of further damage.
JCW - With a slightly sportier body kit and providing a larger turbo than the Cooper S, the JCW provides more power out of the factory too with bhp. The JCW also comes with a higher flow manifold, and lower compression pistons than the Cooper S but still gives you plenty of options for upgrades and modifications. GP2 - As with the GP that came before it, the GP2 is predominantly a track-based car with no rear seats, a rear strut brace and custom Bilstein suspension which provides a lower ride height than the JCW and Cooper S models.
The limited edition GP2 Recaro seats, GP2 spoiler as well as front and rear diffusers add to the sporty feel of the car. Another highly sought-after model, production was limited to only 2, units in a limited run. Replacing the ever popular R52, the R57 came with improved styling and engineering that was intended to be closer to the Hatch.
Although not as adept for the track as the Hatch, partly in thanks due to the weight of the retractable roof and a less rigid chassis, the R57 can have the same engine modifications as the R Whilst not conventionally beautiful, the coupe has seating for 2 people, which adds space for a larger boot, making it the perfect urban car for couples living in the city.
A sister of the Coupe, the Roadster is fit for 2 people with a low centre of gravity to navigate through both narrow city roads with the convertible top down or challenge long stretches of motorway at pace. If you did want to mod your Roadster, it can benefit from the same engine tuning modification options as the R For example, a special edition Peugeot Gentry might only have Peugeot recorded on its V5. This can lead to some model variants appearing to be rarer than they actually are.
The key to understanding whether or not the data is accurate for your particular model is to check the model name on its V5 registration document. If it's not what you expect it to be, then it's likely that the DVLA statistics for that model aren't very accurate!
This happens more often with older vehicles, especially for those that would have originally been registered in the s and earlier. Vehicles licensed every year Skip to Content Skip to Footer. The original one… MINI MINI Coupe MINI Roadster MINI Convertible MINI Countryman MINI Paceman Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Email. Reborn Mini Moke gets electric power and a range of 89 miles. The custom-built MINI Electric features lots recycled materials in an effort to shine the spotlight on sustainable car design.
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