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Apr 9, 2008 | 05:45 PM

NJP

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From: ChasMO

OK, I give up looking...

Would someone please explain the difference between all these R56 & R53 etc. Where does the R56 leave off? If ever? Is there an R57 or R58?

Apr 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM

eager2own

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From Motoringfile.com

1st Gen MINI
R50: One & MC Coupe
R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convt.
R53: MCS Coupe
2nd Gen MINI
R55: Clubman
R56: One/MC/MCS Coupe
R57: One/MC/MCS Convt.
R60: MINI SUV

Apr 9, 2008 | 06:40 PM

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So where the R51, and R54 like some kind of looser prototypes?

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:21 PM

NJP

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From: ChasMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by eager2own

OK, then what is the difference between the R53 MCS Coupe & the R56 One/MCS Coupe? Let me put it this way. I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S purchased Dec 2007, what R factor is it? And what does the "one" stand for?

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NJP

The MINI One, is the European Diesel MINI.

Your 2007 MINI S is an R56

R50 is Cooper's from 2002-2006
R53 is Cooper S's from 2002-2006
R52 is Cooper (and Cooper S) Convertibles from incarnation to 2008.

R55 is Clubman (and Clubman S) from 2008-current
R56 is Cooper (and Cooper S) from 2007-current
R57 is Cooper (and Cooper S) Convertibles from 2009-?
R60 is MINI SUV maybe 2010?

Did that clear anything up?

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:29 PM

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R56 introduced in Feb 2007 as the '07 model year. You have an R56.

Your R56 is turbo-charged, while previous R53 was super-charged.
Your R56 has an even larger speedometer than R53, with the radio controls/display integrated into it.
Your R56 styling is "bulkier" due to the higher beltline (needed for Europe pedestrian safety).
Your R56 gets about 15% better gas mileage than the R53.

Many other differences, those are some highlights.

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:29 PM

chpsk8

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"One" is not sold in the US.

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Apr 9, 2008 | 07:30 PM

NJP

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From: ChasMO

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Originally Posted by Jeremy1026

YES! Thank you. I am a 2nd generation R56!!!

Apr 9, 2008 | 07:36 PM

Edge

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And here's my version of the chart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edge

Here's a quick "cheat sheet" for you, using USA models only (e.g. no MINI One, or MINI One D, or MINI Cooper D):

R50 - 1st Gen MINI Cooper coupe (2002-2006)
R52 - 1st Gen MINI Cooper convertible and MINI Cooper S convertible (2005-2008)
R53 - 1st Gen MINI Cooper S coupe (2002-2006)
R55 - 2nd Gen MINI Cooper Clubman and MINI Cooper S Clubman (2008+)
R56 - 2nd Gen MINI Cooper coupe and MINI Cooper S coupe (2007+)
R57 - 2nd Gen MINI Cooper convertible and MINI Cooper S convertible (2009+)

So, as you can see, except for the 1st Gen coupes, the same R code is used for both Cooper & Cooper S variants of a particular model.