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MINI Model/Color Abbreviation Cheat Sheet

I tried to search for such a thread, but I had no luck. Lets keep this list up to date. Maybe we can make it sticky. Please help me make this list as thorough as possible.



MINI Model/Color Abbreviation Cheat Sheet

R Codes
R50: “Mk I / 1st Gen” MINI Cooper coupe/hardtop (2002-2006)
R52: “Mk I / 1st Gen” MINI Cooper & Cooper S Convertible/Cabrio (2005-2008)
R53: “Mk I / 1st Gen” MINI Cooper S coupe/hardtop (2002-2006)
R55: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Clubman & Clubman S (2008+)
R56: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Cooper & Cooper S coupe/hardtop (2007+)
R57: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Cooper & Cooper S Convertible/Cabrio (2009+)
Note: Only US Models Represented

CARS

MC = MINI Cooper
MCS = MINI Cooper S
JCW = John Cooper Works
MCc = MINI Cooper Convertible
MCSc = MINI Cooper S Convertible
MCC = MINI Cooper Clubman
MCCS = MINI Cooper Clubman S
MCSa = MINI Cooper S Automatic (as in auto transmission)
MCSCa = MINI Cooper S Convertible Automatic

COLORS
AB = Astro Black (stopped November 2008)
BEP = Black Eye Purple (Europe)
BRG = British Racing Green
CB = Cosmos Black (Cooper Only --DC'd)
CoB = Cool Blue (Convertible Only)
CR = Chilli Red
DS = Dark Silver (S Variants Only)
EB = Electric Blue (S Variants Only)
HB = Hyper Blue (replaced IB)
HC= Hot Chocolate (New in 2008, Clubman/Clubman S Only)
HO = Hot Orange (Convertible Only)
HzB = Horizon Blue (2009 up)
IB = Indi Blue
JB = Jet Black
LB = Laser Blue (New in 2007 MCS only)
LiB = Lightning Blue (New in 2007, stopped December 2008)
LY = Liquid Yellow
MB = Midnight Black (New in 2008)
MY = Mellow Yellow (New in 2007)
NR = Nightfire Red (New in 2007, MC & Clubman only)
OB = Oxygen blue (New in 2007, MC only)
PH = Purple Haze (Europe – BEP = Black Eye Purple)
PS = Pure Silver
PW = Pepper White
RG = Royal Grey (06 only)
SB = Space Blue (06 only)
SG = Solid Gold (Cooper Only)
SiG = Silk Green (Cooper Only)
SR = Solar Red (Cooper Only)
SS = Sparkling Silver (New in 2007)
VR = Velvet Red (Cooper Only)


Roofs/Tops
Contrasting Hardtop
W = White
B = Black
S = Silver (only on 06 models)
* Body color (i.e. non-contrasting - see list above)

Convertible / Cabrio
B = Black
G = Green
B = Blue

Misc Options
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
#1 = Premium
#2 = Sport
#3 = Cold Weather, Chili Pack
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
NAV = Factory installed navigation
HK = Harmon Kardon
SS = Sports Suspension
SS+ = Sports Suspension Plus
JCW = John Cooper Works

Aftermarket Parts

CAI = Cold Air Intake



So for example I have a 2002 MINI Cooper S that is Dark Silver with a White roof. I would abbreviate as 02 DS/W MCS, which is an R53.
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Old 05-25-2005, 09:39 AM
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Dups

SG - SiG for Silk Green
SG - SGo for Gold?


also, DS is listed twice.
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Great resource, biggripper, job well done.

...and it's Solar Red, not grey...you were tired at that point, eh?
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Old 05-25-2005, 09:59 AM
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there are 2 'SGs' in your list
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DS listed twice
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having been on the board a while now thats all pretty much self explanatory but it would have been a HUGE help when i first got here to know what everyone was talking about. Maybe make this a sticky in the 1st gear forum?
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I agree with soofle, this would be a great sticky for the 1st gear forum! Perhaps, in addition to colors, we could also add all the abbreviations we use for the other "amenities" on our cars. Even after three years of MINI, I still get corn-fused sometimes!
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Wasn't there a limited Root Beer model? Thought I saw one at the DCMM Backroads & Battlefields run.
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Wasn't there a limited Root Beer model? Thought I saw one at the DCMM Backroads & Battlefields run.
I think you may be thinking of the VR. It has brown hilights in some light, Maroon on others, all in all a very nice color. I thought it was a sure thing for the Va Tech crowd.:smile:
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Most people have been using

MCC for MC cabrio rather than MCc or
MCSC for MCS cabrio rather than MCSc

What about CVT for the automatic continuously variable transmission for the MC? MC CVT?

LSD for Limited slip differential? (this is first gear)

What about Cosmos Black? CoB?

For Silk Green how about SiG
maybe SG for Solid Gold.

Good thing we don't have turbo or twin charged from the factory.
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Since we're at it, it's spelled: CONVERTIBLE, not CONVERTABLE.


Thanks for the effort in putting a list together

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Since we're at it, it's spelled: CONVERTIBLE, not CONVERTABLE.
Thanks. I spell it Cabrio.
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PH (Purple Haze) is referred to a BEP (Black-Eye Purple) across the pond
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Personally, I think DS belonged on the list twice - but that's just my opinion.
We're waiting to order an '06 MCSa, the wife originally wanted CR/B, then thought CR/W was the way to go, but I'm pressing for SB/S or SR/S. Suhweet!!!

And that's no BS. . .
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I tried to make changes based on suggestions so far. Reload the page and see.

I for the life of me do not see DS in the list twice. I do however see that it is right underneathe PS...a very different color.

Royal Grey is one of the new colors for '06

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Why not alphabetize them? (My librarian side is showing.) :smile:

Also, maybe list the years available:

IB = Indi Blue (2002-2004)

Note that it is spelled Indi Blue (not Indy Blue).

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I alphebetized the Color list.

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Thanks.

I'm pretty sure Cosmos Black was an MC color only.

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I'm pretty sure Cosmos Black was an MC color only.
YUP ...

FAQ: What body color and roof color options are offered?
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Roof colors

The cabrios also have blue and green tops available.
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Thank You!!

I have not been on here for very long and I have slowly been picking up all the lingo and jargon...but one that did throw me off for a while was MFSW (Multi-Function Steering Wheel) so that would be a great addition. Also this was a great idea, and thanks!
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what color was the 'white' mini in the italian job??

it doesn't quite look 'pepper white'
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Nice job with the color list and other abbreviations, biggripper. Its a great help to see what others have chosen, and colors are what I am still wrestling with at the moment (more like the past several months ).

While on the subject of colors, has anyone had any bad experiences with fade with any of the colors, especially in the South? My future MINI will usually be in a garage all day but that could change tomorrow.

Also, can anyone tell me if there any "rules" when creating a log in name?

thanks for your help,
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TYPE HELP

Hey guys... I have a small question that is rather silly I think but here goes anyway. I have a 05 MINI S. The part I can not seem to figure out after 2 years of owning the car is if it is a R 53, Rwhatever. So what posts am I suppose to be looking at on this site..??? Any and all help would be fantastic. Thanks...
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