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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 SConvertible/Cabrio (2005-2008)
R53: “Mk I / 1st Gen” MINI Cooper Scoupe/hardtop (2002-2006)
R55: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Clubman & Clubman S (2008+)
R56: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Cooper & Cooper Scoupe/hardtop (2007+)
R57: “Mk II / 2nd Gen” MINI Cooper & Cooper SConvertible/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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Last edited by biggripper : 03-13-2009 at 12:00 PM.
Reason: Updated colors
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Last edited by Eric_Rowland : 05-25-2005 at 09:52 AM.
Reason: no 'Solar Grey' :)
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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!
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:
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. I spell it Cabrio.
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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!!!
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!
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?
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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