Too Many "R's"
The "R" designation started with the new MINI when released in 2002. The R comes from Rover, who was in a joint partnership with BMW to create the new MINI. Later they pulled out due to financial problems but the R stayed with the MINI.
With the brand new 2015 MINI coming the "R" is gone. Replaced with "F" and BMW designation.
The 50, 52, 53 are all numbers for particular models and engines.
With the brand new 2015 MINI coming the "R" is gone. Replaced with "F" and BMW designation.
The 50, 52, 53 are all numbers for particular models and engines.
4th Gear
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From: Montreal, Canada
From the link above....good info/primer!!
Generation 1
R50 Hatchback 2002 - 2006
Cooper (normally aspirated non-supercharged W10B16 engine)
R51 Proposed long wheelbase MINI (never released)
R53 Hatchback 2002 - 2006
Cooper S (Supercharged W11B16 Engine)
R52 Convertible 2005 - 2008
Cooper (normally aspirated non-supercharged W10B16 engine)
Cooper S (Supercharged W11B16 Engine)
Generation 2
R56 Hatchback 2007 - 2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2007 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2007 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 07/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 03/2012-2013
R55 CLUBMAN 2008 - 2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2008 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2008 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 05/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 09/2012-2013
R57 Convertible 2009 - 2012
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2009 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2009 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 03/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 06/2012-2013
[shop for R57 products here]
Note: R56, R55, and R57 have been 'refreshed' with the 2011 model year.
R60 COUNTRYMAN, (4-Door and optional AWD) including ALL4 for 2011-2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
R58 COUPE (2-seat hardtop) 2013 - current
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 01/2011-07/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 09/2012-2013
R59 Roadster (2-seat convertible) 2012 - current
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
R50 Hatchback 2002 - 2006
Cooper (normally aspirated non-supercharged W10B16 engine)
R51 Proposed long wheelbase MINI (never released)
R53 Hatchback 2002 - 2006
Cooper S (Supercharged W11B16 Engine)
R52 Convertible 2005 - 2008
Cooper (normally aspirated non-supercharged W10B16 engine)
Cooper S (Supercharged W11B16 Engine)
Generation 2
R56 Hatchback 2007 - 2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2007 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2007 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 07/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 03/2012-2013
R55 CLUBMAN 2008 - 2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2008 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2008 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 05/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 09/2012-2013
R57 Convertible 2009 - 2012
Cooper (non-Turbo N12B16A engine) 2009 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 2009 - 2010 (thru Jul 2010 production)
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 2011 - 2013 (from Aug 2010 production)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 03/2010-06/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 06/2012-2013
[shop for R57 products here]
Note: R56, R55, and R57 have been 'refreshed' with the 2011 model year.
R60 COUNTRYMAN, (4-Door and optional AWD) including ALL4 for 2011-2013
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
R58 COUPE (2-seat hardtop) 2013 - current
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N14B16A engine) 01/2011-07/2012
JCW Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine) 09/2012-2013
R59 Roadster (2-seat convertible) 2012 - current
Cooper (non-Turbo N16B16A engine)
Cooper S (Turbo N18B16A engine)
Others will just state what they fit...then it is up to you to make sure you are in that range of cars that it will fit.
Not all parts are universal. In fact some vehicles within the same "R" designation may even take a different part. It depends on the build date on some parts. If you are order OEM or OEM replacement parts its always a good idea to have your VIN so you can ensure ordering accuracy.
If you're order aftermarket modification parts, you should be ok by going by the R designation for the most part. Still Year and Model designation are needed.
If you're order aftermarket modification parts, you should be ok by going by the R designation for the most part. Still Year and Model designation are needed.
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6th Gear
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From: In the here and now, for now.
The build date is on a sticker in the driver side door frame.
Any more questions, try using the search engine.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Members: 144,460
Threads: 249,238
Posts: 3,790,342
I guarantee you that whatever it is, it has been hashed over at least once.
I even turned in a very rare multiple error code problem that turned out to be A broken wire in an undisturbed cable bundle. The codes and error lights are listed so If someone has that same indicator, they should find a possible solution.
Another wise thing to do is visit the vendors listed in the vendor directory and peruse their catalogs so you have an idea where to go find stuff when you need it. They also have specials once in a while that are worth taking advantage of.
PS: Add this URL to your favorites folder. http://soopercooperinfo.com/
and spend an evening wading thru it for even more information.
Any more questions, try using the search engine.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Members: 144,460
Threads: 249,238
Posts: 3,790,342
I guarantee you that whatever it is, it has been hashed over at least once.
I even turned in a very rare multiple error code problem that turned out to be A broken wire in an undisturbed cable bundle. The codes and error lights are listed so If someone has that same indicator, they should find a possible solution.
Another wise thing to do is visit the vendors listed in the vendor directory and peruse their catalogs so you have an idea where to go find stuff when you need it. They also have specials once in a while that are worth taking advantage of.
PS: Add this URL to your favorites folder. http://soopercooperinfo.com/
and spend an evening wading thru it for even more information.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,838
Likes: 46
The build date is on a sticker in the driver side door frame.
Any more questions, try using the search engine.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Members: 144,460
Threads: 249,238
Posts: 3,790,342
I guarantee you that whatever it is, it has been hashed over at least once.
I even turned in a very rare multiple error code problem that turned out to be A broken wire in an undisturbed cable bundle. The codes and error lights are listed so If someone has that same indicator, they should find a possible solution.
Another wise thing to do is visit the vendors listed in the vendor directory and peruse their catalogs so you have an idea where to go find stuff when you need it. They also have specials once in a while that are worth taking advantage of.
PS: Add this URL to your favorites folder. http://soopercooperinfo.com/
and spend an evening wading thru it for even more information.
Any more questions, try using the search engine.
The numbers speak for themselves:
Members: 144,460
Threads: 249,238
Posts: 3,790,342
I guarantee you that whatever it is, it has been hashed over at least once.
I even turned in a very rare multiple error code problem that turned out to be A broken wire in an undisturbed cable bundle. The codes and error lights are listed so If someone has that same indicator, they should find a possible solution.
Another wise thing to do is visit the vendors listed in the vendor directory and peruse their catalogs so you have an idea where to go find stuff when you need it. They also have specials once in a while that are worth taking advantage of.
PS: Add this URL to your favorites folder. http://soopercooperinfo.com/
and spend an evening wading thru it for even more information.