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More top down fun, The MINI Roadster from BMW
There was a time when you had a hard time finding a convertible in any new car showroom. Fortunately, today there are a wide range of soft top choices and the new MINI Roadster has to be added to that list of choices. The MINI Roadster is the sixth model in the British carmaker’s line-up and the first soft top, two seater in the brand’s history.
The MINI Roadster will be available with a choice of four gas and diesel engines. The model line-up ranges from the MINI Cooper Roadster with 122 hp, the MINI Cooper SD Roadster with 143 hp, the MINI Cooper S Roadster with 184 hp and last but certainly not least the 155 kW/211 hp MINI John Cooper Works Roadster.
Putting the power to the road and keeping the it there is the MINI's front-wheel drive, Electric Power Steering with speed-sensitive power assistance, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) which is standard on the MINI John Cooper Works Roadster, optional on all other models.
A torsionally rigid body (complete with special strengthening elements) and low centre of gravity enhance both the handling agility and safety of the MINI Roadster. There are also front and head-thorax airbags, an extremely rigid windscreen frame and polished stainless steel roll-over bars fixed to the body for safety. The aerodynamic balance of the MINI Roadster is optimized by an active rear spoiler, which extends automatically once the car reaches a speed of 50 mph.
The MINI Roadster comes with air conditioning (MINI Cooper S Roadster, MINI Cooper SD Roadster, MINI John Cooper Works Roadster), electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Park Distance Control, height-adjustable seats and an audio system with MP3-compatible CD player and AUX IN connection. 
There is a list of options such as xenon Adaptive Headlights, black headlight housing, Comfort Access and the Always Open Timer. And the MINI Roadster also offers in-car use of innovative MINI Connected infotainment and communications functions.
No word on pricing or availability.
MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology and numerous technological details carried over directly from motor sport.
Displacement: 1,598 cc,
output: 155 kW/211 hp at 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 260 Nm/192 lb-ft at 1,850 – 5,600 rpm
(280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.5 seconds,
top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU:
7.3 liters/100 kilometers (38.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 169 g/km.
MINI Cooper S Roadster: Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology. 
Displacement: 1,598 cc,
output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,500 rpm,
max. torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm
(260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,730 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 7.0 seconds,
top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 6.0 liters/100 kilometers
(47.1 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 139 g/km.
MINI Cooper Roadster: Four-cylinder petrol engine with fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598 cc,
output: 90 kW/122 hp at 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 9.2 seconds,
top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 5.7 liters/100 kilometers
(49.6 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 133 g/km.
MINI Cooper SD Roadster: Four-cylinder turbodiesel with
MINI TwinPower Turbo technology.
Displacement: 1,995 cc,
output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 8.1 seconds,
top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph).
Average fuel consumption according to EU: 4.5 liters/100 kilometers
(62.8 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions: 118 g/km.
Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3,734 millimeters (MINI Cooper Roadster: 3,728 millimeters,
MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 3,758 millimeters)
Width: 1,683 millimeters
Height: 1,390 millimeters (MINI Cooper Roadster: 1,384 millimeters,
MINI John Cooper Works Roadster: 1,391 millimeters)
Wheelbase: 2,467 millimeters
01/28/12
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