I think I'm an R52 (06 MSCS) but where did this identifier come from? I'm a little slow sometimes (or so hubby says) so once someone clears the fog a bit, the light bulb will come on.

 

You're an R53. Not sure where it came from though.

 

2005 to present verts are R52's so that's you

You can read up on it here

 

Its sort of like this.

1st Gen MINI
R50: MINI One & MC Coupe
R52: All 1st Gen MINI Convtables
R53: MINI Cooper S Coupe

2nd Generation MINI
R55: Clubman (yet to be released)
R56: One/MINI Cooper /MINI Cooper S Coupe
R57: One/MINI Cooper/MINI Cooper S Convt.
R58: TBD

These are manufacturer's project codes.

 

I think you're an R52

http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/03/m...ned/#more-5159

 

So I am an R52 not an R53 like Red Scooter says?

 

You are an R52 not an R53

 

So what's a GP and what does it stand for?

 

Special limited edition JCW Mini

 

I found it!
"The two letters "GP" in the name pay tribute to Mini's "Grand Prix" motor sport pedigree demonstrated by Classic Mini's Monte Carlo rally wins in the 60s as well as competitive successes today in road racing, auto cross, rally sport, and even drag racing."
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