R Question??
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R Question??
Pardon my ignorance, and if this has previously been addressed.
What does the "R" mean and what is the significance of the Mini model number after it? ie: R 50, R 55, etc. I know my 2010 Clubman is a R 55, but what does it mean and how did "they" come up with that letter, and those numbers?!
2010 BzH/ Clubgirl, fairly loaded, much loved
"If you are lucky enough to own and Drive a Mini, then you are lucky enough...
What does the "R" mean and what is the significance of the Mini model number after it? ie: R 50, R 55, etc. I know my 2010 Clubman is a R 55, but what does it mean and how did "they" come up with that letter, and those numbers?!
2010 BzH/ Clubgirl, fairly loaded, much loved
"If you are lucky enough to own and Drive a Mini, then you are lucky enough...
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From: Miami, FL
I was curious about that too. Here's what I found.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_%2...l_designations
All Mini models have R-series model numbers assigned to them, a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group. The following designations are known:[74]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_%2...l_designations
All Mini models have R-series model numbers assigned to them, a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group. The following designations are known:[74]
- R50: "Mk I" Mini One & Cooper (2001–2006)
- R52: "Mk I" Mini Convertible (2004–2008)
- R53: "Mk I" Mini Cooper S (2001–2006)
- R55: "Mk II" Mini Clubman and D (2007–present)
- R56: "Mk II" Mini Hatch/Hardtop range (2006–present)
- R57: "Mk II" Mini Convertible (2009–present)
- R58: Coupé (not yet launched)[75]
- R59: Roadster (not yet launched)
- R60: Countryman (2010–present)
- R61: Paceman (not yet launched)[76]
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