The sheer driving pleasure and style, the MINI-signatures have been used to select the next-generation Convertible - MINI Cooper S Convertible. Due to their scalability and functionality of design, including the suspension, powerful, efficient and to improve the safety of the technology of the engine, the latest version of the four seat convertible, the increase in the groin.
New colors and functions of the devices have become a hostpersonnalisationtion options. Materials and surfacesurface to improve the quality of the MINI Cabriolet - the only vehicle in its class - and more.
The new MINI Convertible is its world debut in January 2009 in the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. MINI Cabrio orders are now, the price for the MINI Cooper Convertible is $ 24,550 Convertible and MINI Cooper S $ 27,450, including $ 650 for shipping and destinazionezione. The first delivery is desmin CabrioletAb 28th March 2009.
The neue MINI Convertible durable soft-top with integrated sliding roof function reliably protects the driver and passengers against the elements from which it is running. Let spontaneously air engine, the hood is lowered automatically in 15 seconds, even when the car moves up to 20 mph near the speedometer A Openometer problems the Access driver is miles above and below as possible, recording the time outside of the engine.
The new MINI Convertible is a greatlarger versatility thanks to its simple function of the cargo, the rear seat backs fold generous and loading of baggage and passengers, which is the burden on the car 23/10 cubic feet
This flexibility is unprecedented in the convertible segment is innovadores design and construction of the bar for protection. The new MINI Cabrio comes with a piece of the restructuring ration bars behind the rear protection, which is across the width of the cabin, without the vision of the driver, and in automatically if a possible rollover. 
The new MINI Convertible is available in two engine variants. The MINI Cooper Convertible vendsera with a 1.6-liter four cilindrigestione resources fully variable valve control with a maximum power of 118 hp at 6000 rpm. The performance-based Cooperr MINI S Convertible is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with twin-scroll turbocharger and petrol direct injection delivers 172 hp at 5500 rpm engine speed.
From the outset, the MINI Coophe S Convertible and MINI Cooper Convertible is equipped with six-speed manual box set features an optional six-speed automatic. At the same time, the new MINI Convertible to its characteristics of flexibility of the technology, the suspension has been updated and improved the old model. The sophisticated suspension, steering precision electro-mechanical braking system and dynamic stability control (DSC) - all standard features - not to mention the MINI Convertible a new standard for speedand security.
Design: MINI entirely outdoors, with no motor and unique proportions.
The design of the MINI Cabrio is the result of an evolutionary process. In comparison with the previous model, the new MINI Convertibimeißelte body, so they are a powerful and dynamic appearance. The close side view - the extension of the protection bar hidden - there is a great sense of sports car and performance profile of a classic roadster.
Beltlinon is a chrome molding around the entire car on the shoulder visually connects the body with the roof and windows. The windshield in the upright position and increasing the outdoor experience.
The convertible model is a MINI, at first glance. The different proportions, short overhangs front and rear big wheels Beltline, design and other marks clearly the car as part of the MINI family.
The front-end features, the separation of the MINI Cooper S Convertible MINI Cooper Cabrio A. Both models come with a big hexagonal grid, round headlamps in the indicators signal typical MINI style. The MINI Cooper S Convertible is recognizable by its Powerdome past anvon about 0.8 ", the stylized opening in the engine compartment lid, and on the hexagonal lattice and extra-large ball dedurreieur air.
The MINI Cooper Convertible, the grille has a chrome frame and three horizontal chrome bars and a little less air scoop. Both the MINI Coophe S Convertible MINI Cooper Convertible and the role of light in the degree of unity on both sides of the underside of the sky, and also at home foglamps, standard on the model of Cooper S.
Aprèsra part of the new mini-Convertibili offers increased visual presence of the machine. The series diu file characterized by a parallel horizontal by "measures", to emphasize the width of the vehicle, a design research, together with the MINI Cooper Antonio.
The new behinds deck lid of the new MINI Convertible is at the top and is hinged at the base, creating a spacious room.
The vertical tail lights, a little larger than the old ModusLLO was considered a jewel chrome surrounds. In particular, sports dellauno MINI Cooper S Convertible is determined by the two exhaust pipes, the fresh air on the backside of the dam, and rear fog lamp on both sides.
Optimization of secured greater visibility through the windows and the bar für protection disappeared.
The soft roof of the new MINI convertirment highlighted, mainly thanks to its unique design and fun proportionality. With the advent of the low ceiling MINI Cabrio sports highlight their appearance.
The high quality, strong winds and durable soft-top tight spreads through the material of aluminum and steel beams of the roof and resists changes in shape or boss, even at high speeds.
Any kind of visibility with dtop of all long he is to improve the old model, with a little "over the side windows and the new expansion for the protection of retractable vergfür. This piece of the bar extension protezionesi, from top to bottom, if necessary, uncruzar runs the entire width of the car just under the head in the neck, to give visibility to the driver no limits.
The back is at the top to keep internal, which allows you to view the surface of the roof. The hintere glass can be electrically heated, if necessary, to prevent ice and fog. Moreover, before a Jahrrabrezza heating option available.
Smooth ceiling with ceiling light - also suitable for use during the trip.
The soft roof opens and closes completely in just 15 seconds, set by the automatic control of electro-hydraulic. Techo after it opened, it folds comfortably on the back of the car. Bending precision sports effectivelye model to the moisture and prevent pressure points or friction, excessive wear or dieUrsache decolourisation material. And because the outer layer of the upper deck, there is no need for condom protection.
LOggle A switch on the front of the roof to activate the mechanism for opening and closing. To the joy of spontaneous motor to open or too quickly to a sudden rain, the opening and closing can be on the way up to a speed von 20 mph In addition, the driver can Cofano, the first remote-control function in the ignition key. Window bars on the Windows side, and then automatically in the MINI convertible soft roof starts to open. The process was invitéerte and stepped exactly in reverse order.
Both processes - the opening and closing - in a continuous stream, if the driver is the switch on the ceiling or under the button on the remote down. Dies gives the driver the ability to speed the movement of the soft interromperee in each position. By pressing a button, the driver is also able to order the four side windows, ENEN, while the roof is closed.
The only function of the folding roof on the new MINI Convertible is electricity. In addition, the front of the bonnet can be opened, while only one "for a period not exceeding 16 inches, again, by pressing the switch on the frontside of the roof frame. In addition, the driver and occupants may be the nature in a variety of driving conditions that the roof seraengagés light at a speed of up to 75 MPH.
Only guarantee for the enjoyment of driving, the newest generation of power to four cylinders.
Muscular, moves very fast and efficient - these are the strengths of the two four-cylinder gasoline engines in the new MINI Convertibilimodelli.
The two nuclear power plants are in Leichtmetallae with an engine capacity of 1598 cc, with the same spacing between the cylinders exactementla and the same hole and stroke. In addition, thanks to the engine of the BMW Group in the development of leadership skills and proven technology of motorsports.
The four engines are in the BMW Hams Hall engine plant group in Britain, where at the MINI plant in Oxford, where the MINI Convertible was. Both engines are in the engine compartment to convertibeuxeinem MINI angle of 180 °, with der the exhaust to the front.
Other features common to the turbo and naturally aspirated engines are two pieces of the structure of the platinum-based, advanced technology deautomovilismo again, and the cylinder block and the custody of an alloy of aluminum. A chain into the field to weight, improving the acoustics of the car and reduces the number of components.
MINI Cooper S Convertible: power and performance thanks to the double-scroll to a Direkteinspengraving and turbocharger.
The new MINI Cooper S Convertible has an intense and exciting performance than ever before. As the most powerful of the two new models, the MINI Cooper S Convertible is equipped with a four-cylinder 1.6 liters, which is not less than 172 hp at 5500 rpm, with the help of the twin-scroll voiRbocompresseur and direct injection. Gaentre in 1600 and 5000 rpm, such a plant develops a maximum torque of no less than 177 feet liBHs, improving the overboostFeature a short 192 foot-pounds
The twin-scroll turbocharger actually gives a new impetus to the strength and power in the MINI Cooper S Convertible. Products of two cylinders at a time are separated from one another in the exhaust and turbocharger, which acts to reduce the contrepressionbas exhaust plans for the dynamic effect of the button columns of gas in the collector. This improves the response of turbocompressore and offers a spontaneous accumulation of power.
It is the MINI Cooper S Convertible is virtually free of the "turbo gap" when accelerating so typical of a turbo-convencionalmotor. The acceleration is 60 m / h in just 7.0 seconds with manual boite and 7.2 seconds, with lautomatique. The flexibility and responsiveness of the engine is impressive, even at high speed and maximum speed of the vehicle is equally impressive 138 km / h (135 mph for vehicles with the optional ausrüstenaggia Automat-gear).
The turbo four-cylinder of the MINI Cooper S Convertible has the power of the gasoline direct injection, applying the principle of the railway. Inoxcomune steel rail connects all ciLINTRA is filled with fuel from a high-pressure pump at the rear end of the camshaft for admission. Injection valves on the side of the cylinder head deliver fuel within fractions of a Sekundeund a precise dose of common rail directly to the combustion chamber. Four-valvepockets and the combustion chamber through the spot in the middle of each piston, in order to maximize support for the stratification of the homogeneous air carburantble mixtude again.
With this combination of a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, the new MINI Cooper S Convertible provides performance data on various aspects of the performance of mMotor is approximately 110 hp per liter, with a CO2 rating of 153 grams per km.
MINI Cooper Convertible: fully variable valve control forthe new performance management.
The displacement of 1.6 liters, power quest normal eta new MINI Cooper Cabriolet combines sweetness and genuine sports performance wCon economy. In this case the maximum power of 118 hp at 6000 rpm is the maximum torque of 114 lb-ft at 4250 rpm.
The innovative features dieserDas four-cylinder fully variable valve management based on BMW's unique Valvetronic technology group. The strengths of theThis concept is the valve controllodella intake valve lift and opening times of the valve was able to improve the performance and performance requirements, in fractions comoegundo. To achieve this goal in the superiority of the engine camshaft operates the valves on a successor to the sector, but the meistenttosto through an intermediate lever, where the focus is through an eccentric axis infinitely electrically.
The change in the mini mamma by up to 300 milliseconds- and at the same time, the valve is varied in the inlet and exhaust system, depending on the speed of the engine. The process of adjustment is infinite, with the valves on all existing conditions within 300 milliseconds at the most.
Interaction with others, the management of valves and motors with variable camshaft speed service to optimize the torque curve and powerful. Consequently, at low speeds, the engine of the MINI Coopera Convertible offers superior torque from the beginning, during the development of more energy to an engine at high speed.
Light, innovative and efficient: the hard ADVequilibrada technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Both engines of the new MINI Cabrio etstan equipped CROCE on the front and force the front wheels. Composite - instead of throwing - CAM trees and crankshaft are optimized for light weight and the drive for allUnits of energy for aluminum.
The fuel consumption is optimized by an oil pump with flow rate and water pump activated electronically tque refrigerant. And last but not least, the MINI Cooper S Convertible and MINI Cooper Convertible is equipped with ultime ILSI innovations to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Manual six-speed serial inputs, six-speed automatic optional.
Both the MINI Cooper S Convertible and MINI Cooper Convertible is serienmäßig with a manual six-speed manual gearbox, but both models are also optionutomática with a six-speed transmission.
With six-gear transmission, in both cases, of course, more agility and sportiness of the new MINI Cabrio lette. To change the trip short and precise gear gearbox offers the ideal conditions for the acceleration and dynamic driving pleasure.
Moreover, the automatic transmission - the electronic exchange of speed, mit is the minimal disruption of energy - so that the dynamics of sport and exercise, the combination of spontaneity and precision automatic m.de exchange reactions with comfort top.
Otherwise, the driver of the Cooper S is in a position to relocate Getriebemanuell on the individual by the blades on the wheel, like a car in Formula 1 race. This allows you to both hands on the wheel at all times, keep the car under control, regardless of the Verhalten conditionstion.
The new MINI Cabrio offers even more dynamics, with the keys as an optional sport. The hotel is located in front of the goddesses and cambiamentorelazione or exchange on the center console, the button serves as a sports car for the administration, management and, if the automatic transmission. Turn the sport into a button, the setting of the driver's gas card at a much higher level of souplessetion more and more direct steering response. And Cars with automatic transmissions, finally, the electronic management helps ensure that the new gear even faster.
The suspension of the new MINI Cabrio: Go-Kart feeling of high quality.
In larga far, the unique location of the new MINI Cabrio in its segment is the result of the extraordinary properties of driving. On the outside, and then, equal to or MINIFreq Go-kart feeling typical of the brand, now elevated to the highest level of exzellenz.
The suspension of the car safer and easier transizionesForm the power of the new engines in a more flexible and laity - to offer more dynamic driving experience curves, winding roads and in urban areas.
On Asienwelcher earlier, MacPherson Strut Spring is an excellent wheel guidance at all times. Leessieu multi-link rear - with all the know-how of the BMW Group - optimized constant contact with the road through the development of cinematique, with aluminum longitudinal arms to keep the weight to a minimum.
In addition, body sway-roll bars at a very low level, also contribute to the proper conduct and safety of the car.
Compared with the MINI Cooper Convertible, which suspensionnsión the MINI Cooper S Convertible more sporty and dynamic. As an option, finally, both models are equipped with sports suspension to a higher level of driving pleasure.
ElectricalPower Steering (EPS) provides a significant contribution to the agility of the MINI Convertible, thus to a higher level. GEArojo power assistance guarantees low road speeds, when the forces of government and a parking réponseexige high speed on the road. EPS, improving the efficiency of the vehicle by the operation of the electric motor and energy consumption, if assistance is needed or desired by the driver.
Only for the MINI: DSC and DTC electronic differentiallock on the front-wheel drive.
In addition to the powerful brakes and sport suspension of the new MINI Convertible even the most modern systems for stability. Technologies such as standard ABS anti-lock brakes and electronic brake force distribution (EBD), cornering brake control (CBC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including outside the Hill start assistance.
Whenever necessary, DSC uses the car brakes and reducing engine production for to ensure stability, so that the boat from rocking out of control, both in frtienen on the back or in dynamic conditions, particularly on slippery surfaces.
Brake Assistant is also incluso package DSC detects the emergency brake and immediately builds poteremassimo brakes, if necessary, to the stopping of the vehicle is as short as possible.
As an option, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is capable of increasing the thresholds in the drivers' réponsesce control stability and the carefully controlled slip on the reader WHanguilas. MINI is the only automobiles to offer the world this function against a vehicle.
In order for the Commission, all drivers have to do is press a button, and then quit in the MINI Convertible with the wheels turning to a little "- for example, a street scene or snow - or acercarse the physical limits of the vehicle dynamics Advice if necessary. Then, when the limit is reachedis, as usual reduces DSC DTC mode.
Alternatively, the driver can completely disable DSC always wanted. Then, in DSC-Off, another liebentteristica unique new frontedrive-wheel-drive, and offers maximum traction particularly dynamic in perfect curves. E 'the function of control over the electronic rear differential diagnoses block is part of the DTC's role in the new MINI Convertible. What is known as the electronic differential lock (EDLC), high-tech system used to correctly apply the brakes in a road, which in turn filaturaE, uGemeinschaft the traction of the car and without exercising a negative influence on the behavior management MINI Cabrioletble the curves therefore easier and faster than before.
The MINI Cooper Convertible and Mini Cooper S Convertible is running in 16-inch alloy wheels and 195/55 R 16 tires RUNFLAT so the driver to even after a tire failure, with total loss of pressure.
At Opti, both models sind with wheels of 17 pollici Black Star Icon design developed exclusively for the MINI Convertible.
Powered contract caused by the expansion of the security system, four airbags and electronic safety center.
Suspension of the art technology and sophisticated driving stability of the new MINI Convertible to significantly reduce the risk of an accident. They are also suitable precautions puòr situations a driver is unable to influence, including an increaseDsie the rigidity of the passenger cell, ten out of ten than the old model, high-strength air and an exact definition of the structure of resistance crush zones, the proper absorption and deflection of impact energy in the case of the head, in front or rear end collision fire.
To meet the specific needs of a machine all'apertoIl floor of new construction, and the amounts and thresholds are Rafforgeat, even at a higher level than in the strict MINI --proporcionando greater strength and stability.
The new MINI Convertible comes standard with front airbags and side head and torso airbags in the side of the front seat and the protection of the head, torso and hips of the occupants of injury from side impact. All four seats have Sedere a three-point inertia-reel diameter with greater safety belts, belt force limiters and dizainesMinerais optimized front.
All restraint systems are defined by the centerssocial security and automotive electronics are actividadesción, depending on the type and severity of the collision.
Safety in the MINI Convertible also with a rollover sensor, new bar to the extension of protection, as well as belt tensioners and the head and torso airbags, if véhiculelo. Interaction with the expansion of the right Parabrezza for the Cabrio, the new bar ROPS electromechanical motion for action within 150 milliseconds, if necessary, as part of the cell pasaalargarse gewährleisten maximum safety and protection of the occupants.
In return, the whole concept of security, the new MINI CabriIoLET is not only to meet legal requirements in all markets, but also to excellent results in all crash test undKontrollen and safety of consumers worldwide.
The variable and spacious interior and sophisticated.
Through the design and construction, the new benchmark for the protection of non-renewalonly improve the safety of the occupants, but also the quality of the behavior of all the days of the new MINI Convertible. From a single piece of aluminum rod renouvellementLa protection extends across the width of the interior behind the rear seats. EnBeide ends of the beam to protect the rest of the renewal of licenses, which is characterized by the unity of electromechanical safety whenever necessary. In its basic position on the other hand, the renewal of the Barprotection is no longer on the back of the head, lasciandomento seen if the driver in the back.
Conçucomme a piece, the extension bar provides protection for the easy integration between the luggage and cargo, the new MINI Cabrio additional variability.
As expected, the back seat - is divided in two - in the folds of a branch or wholly 50:50 rl. With the roof closed, the increase in capacitive 23/10 cubic feet of luggage, die superacidIon capacidaddisponible in the previous model of 1.93 million cubic feet. Maximum load, in turn, for 66 pounds to 948 pounds
Like its predecessor, the new MINI Cabrio has a new system for einfacheten the burden. With the flap on the back properly, while the cover also serves as a repository in a position to a load of up to 176 pounds
Another important point is that Laval on the back of the roof of the 35th Round the Schaffung a generous trunk opening for easy loading of bulky objects.
With the roof open, in turn, the new MINI Cabrio Luggage provides 4.38 million cubic feet. When the roof is closed, the action platform - based on two rails and the roof is open - please visit, increasing the luggage capacity of 5.95 million square meter cube.
Alternatively, the Mini Convertible is equipped with a new rear rack installation kit keep die rear bumper of a bicycle for transportation of special equipment.
Again, the new MINI Cabrio DEAL unique combination of functionality and driving pleasure. The influence of Sonnedurch the opening of the roof can be adapted to individual needs with the optional baffle, used to highlight the importance of turbulence. Mounted in position behind the front seats, air deflector moves quickly and easily with a simple operation.
Top-quality und the diversity of style from the inside.
Besides the exciting pleasure of driving the new MINI Convertible, the first impression of the new MINI Convertible is verlassenuoi eye is characterized by a high quality to a level even higher than in the past, controls and instruments of modern design, quality materials and attractive color combinations .
Even at the end, the MINI Cabrio articulates its unique position in the world of high-end in his convertible. The broad spectrumrum of the colors and painting the roof, internal and specialized equipment just makes variablehormigas fans a closer look at the car - in particles in the new MINI Cabrio comes with a whole range of options that are typical of the brand, so that each vehicle and each person triggered a masterpiece.
The body of the new MINI Convertible is available in no fewer than 12 colors of paint, including Horizon Blue and Midnight Black Metallic - for the first time, and the Austausch of Amarillo, the exclusivación this extraordinary car. The roof is as sweet as a rule, either in black or brown CLASSICO hot chocolate. Opción èanche as the roof of the Blue Jeans, which is characterized by a strong and Sport, lighting effects of the son of silver in the tissues of the roof, and orange stitching.
Imagine cutting the interior of the MINI Cooper Convertible is available in black / gray leather, and if the seat of the sport option, there is no cost for the carbon-cushionhe black cloth. The MINI Cooper S Convertible, in turn, with sports seats, both in standard Negro / Grido black leather or plaid fabric.
In addition, the MINI Cooper Convertible and Mini Cooper S Convertible is available in three skins of carbon black, beige Tuscany, and hot chocolate. In addition, three other fabric / leather combination is available in two colors white cream / Black, Rooster Red / Black and Exchange Yellow / Black
The interior spaces are equipped with the specific characteristics of each modelle: MINI Cooper Convertible is cutting documents on the dashboard, and seven elliptical door rings cut into thin rings of silver and white, while the Mini Cooper S Convertible is equipped with cutting tables on the same points, with the number of silver rings stroke at the age of sixteen.
Alternatively, the interior surfaces are also in cash, Piano Black, Brushed Alloy and French oak, and the exchange of Horizon Blue and Yellow - used exclusively for the MINI Cabrio, which corresponds to the color of the body.
As an additional element of style, color option mVerbesserung the bottom line of the dashboard and door armrests in black, white, cream, Red Rooster, Pacific Blue, or hot chocolate.
Also available as an option by a sophisticated high-gloss chrome line around the dashboard and center console with chrome aussinosofisticados stress that the nature of the renewal of the protection system bar.
The lighting of the MINI Cabrio integrazioneall'interno than standard provides a smooth, glare and lighting permtte the driver, the controls and instruments in an easy and secure at night. It also shed light on the glove compartment and trunk, reading lights, the internal lighting in the roof avantégalement standard.
Feet and the lights discrete sources of light around the console centrale and standards. The role of lighting a light in the interior of the MINI Convertible, which serves adiscreet "waterfall" effect of light and indirect lighting above the digger cent in the console, door knobs and shell pockets and interior side walls, a unique environment. With a push of a button, the driver or passengers in the month of May are emotional atmosphere created by the warm orange light poterer sport.
Optional automatic climate control with a convertible.
Optionally, the new MINI Convertible is equipped with air conditioning, or manually (default) or automatic air conditioning (optional). The device has a Sistema spécialeConvertibles automatically activates automatically when you open the roof. In standby mode, the temperature is convertible by the driver and the passengers still in delinfluencia down the wind.
Each time that the A / C is not in use, the compressor automatically in the interest of greater efficiency. And let the outside temperature in the heating system is footwells intensified to ensure a pleasant atmosphere inter -ieurla for the car as quickly as possible.
* MINI Cooper S Convertible
or four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and gasoline direct injection
o Capacity: 1598 cc, power massima: 172 hp at 5.500rpm.
or torque: 177 lb-ft from 1,600-5,000 rpm (192 lb-ft with overboost).
or acceleration 0-60 mph: 7.0 seconds manual, 7.2 auto
Maximum speed: 138 mph manually, automatically 135 mph
* MINI Cooper Convertible
Or four Cilindri gasoline with Valvetronic Technology
o Capacity: 1598 cc, maximum output: 118 hp at 6000 rpm
Or Torque: 114 lb-ft at 4250 rpm
or acceleration (0-60 km / h): 8.9 sec Manual unutomatique 10 / 2
Maximum speed: 124 mph manually, automatically 119 mph
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