The New MINI Convertible.

Introducing the new MINI Convertible, MINI is enlarging its successful range through the addition of another highly attractive model. Now all enthusiasts looking forward to the great pleasure of driving an open-air MINI will only have to wait until summer to make their dream come true. For then that proverbial MINI driving pleasure
will be available at long last also to the aficionado of open-air motoring.

A genuine MINI in its own right.

Despite its compact dimensions, the MINI Convertible is a fully-fledged four-seater with a high standard of practical qualities. And it is clearly recognisable from the start as a genuine MINI with the roof either down or up. Indeed, this open-air fun car from Oxford, England makes it quite clear from the start that “fun” is the big word here on all four seats. With its well-balanced proportions and large wheels, the MINI Convertible is robust and muscular, but at the same time highly attractive and likeable to behold.

A clever concept.

Chic and appealing at first sight, the MINI Convertible comes with a carefully thought-out and devised concept. Despite the compact dimensions of the car, function and practical value clearly come first, making optimum use of space available. And thanks to the high standard of body strength and stiffness combined with the superior
chassis and suspension, the new open-air MINI entering the market initially in the guise of the MINI One Convertible and MINI Cooper Convertible naturally retains all its superior handling and agility. Optimum utilisation of space available with four full-size seats and good access to the variable luggage compartment also give the
MINI Convertible all the qualities required for everyday motoring, making this a most attractive car also as the first vehicle in the family.
Features such as the fully automatic roof with its integrated folding roof function, the multi-arm rear axle, as well as tyres with failsafe running qualities and the Tyre Defect Indicator, plus the unique range of special equipment and the unique go-kart feeling only the MINI has to offer, all underline the premium standard provided only
by the MINI in its market segment. The main sales markets for the new, open-air MINI will be the USA, Great Britain and Germany, as well as further markets in Western
Europe.

Fun and Function.

The engineers and designers responsible for the MINI have succeeded, in creating the Convertible, to carry over the core values of MINI design straight to the new body version. Clearly, therefore, this once again makes the new model a genuine MINI at very first sight: Indeed, this open-air four-seater is both robust and self-confident
in its style and appearance, and at the same time emotional and multi-functional in many respects.

Emotion and function.

MINI has succeeded in creating a fully-fledged car with a high standard of all-round functions in a very compact body. Particularly the versatile and highly flexible luggage compartment proves that even small spaces can be put to sensible use. And it almost goes without saying that the MINI Convertible offers a supreme standard
of safety, driving dynamics and customisation without foregoing the car’s ingenious technical concept.

The soft roof – functional and good-looking all in one.

Creating the fully-automatic Z-mechanism soft roof featured as standard, the designers and engineers in the MINI team have found a particularly elegant solution combining superior function and looks under one roof in the literal sense of the word. Without requiring the driver to release any catches or clamps in advance, the soft roof opens smoothly at the touch of a button, converting the MINI into a wonderful experience in open-air motoring within just 15 seconds. While the folding roof collapses to the
rear, the roof pillars automatically retract into the car and the two rear side windows move down completely. The roof is finally folded into three layers on top of one another, resting in compact, space-saving arrangement behind the rear seats. With the Z-mechanism keeping the dimensions of the roof when folded to a minimum, luggage
compartment capacity is hardly restricted in the slightest even with the roof down. And there is not even any need for a tonneau cover, since the front end of the roof at the outside reliably protects the high-quality soft roof lining. Available in a choice of three colours, the roof comprises a heated glass rear window ensuring unrestricted visibility to the rear even in bad weather.

And as a further feature the MINI Convertible comes as standard with PDC Park Distance Control for electronic parking assistance at the rear.

Unique: a convertible with a sliding roof.

A further very special feature of the MINI’s roof is the additional sliding roof function: Pressing the roof opening button, the driver first opens the integral sliding roof, then the complete soft roof as such. When opening, the sliding roof moves back horizontally on the first 40 cm or 15¾´´ and may also be set infinitely to any desired position. In this case the side pillars remain unchanged in their usual positioning on the A-pillars.

Since the sliding roof opens completely from one side of the car to the other, the new open-air model provides a taste of convertible motoring right from the start in this initial position. A particularly advantage is that you can operate this function not only with the car at a standstill, but also while driving at a speed of up to 120 km/h or 75 mph.
Central locking with remote control in the key opens or locks not only the doors, windows, rear lid and fuel tank cover, but also the roof as a whole as well as the sliding roof.

Form follows function.

The Z-folding roof mechanism saving space most efficiently but nevertheless quite unusual in this segment is one of the fundamental prerequisites for the high standard of function and versatility in opening and closing the roof. Even with the roof down, the MINI Convertible still provides luggage compartment capacity of 120 litres – and with the roof closed, the luggage compartment offers total capacity of 165 litres for even greater practical value. Folding down the rear seat backrests split into two sections and locking in position, the driver can even enlarge his luggage capacity to a remarkable 605 litres, with the only requirement being to release the locks on the two seat elements. Maximum load capacity is 400 kilos or 882 lb.

The Easy Load system ensures highly practical and very generous through-loading connecting the luggage compartment with the passenger area: With the rear roof section folding up ca. 35° while closed and the rear lid folding down, the driver and his passengers have the advantage of a loading space large enough to access the luggage
compartment with utmost convenience. This superior function quite unique in a vehicle of this kind provides more than ample space inside the MINI Convertible, taking up even bulky objects with ease. The luggage compartment lid, in turn, may be used conveniently as a practical loading panel when open, carrying a weight of up to
80 kg or 176 lb.

The MINI Convertible requires neither a spare nor an emergency wheel, since it comes as standard with the MINI mobility system. And whenever the MINI Convertible is fitted with 16- or 17-inch wheels, it always comes on runflat tyres with failsafe running qualities.

Striking Profile.

The MINI Convertible is naturally a particularly emotional MINI – a car with unique flair and numerous features reflecting the agility, joy of life and elegance so crucial to the character of this charming four-seater.

Everything under one roof.

When closed, the roof of the MINI Convertible is a little bit lower than the roof on the fixed-head models. This makes the Convertible even more dynamic and muscular in its appearance, adding a very appealing sporting touch. Rising slightly to the rear, the waistline gives the car a powerful, performance-oriented profile accentuated by the chrome strip running round the entire window line. Thanks to the design and structure of its body, this open four-seater does not require a B-pillar. As a result, the car looks even more generous and outgoing and conveys an even greater feeling of spaciousness with the roof both closed and open.

There can be no doubt, of course, that the MINI Convertible comes out best with the roof down. The steeply raked windscreen, the aerial integrated in the front window frame, the slightly rising side-line, the rollbars, and the carefully folding roof all act together to give this attractive four-seater the looks of a classic convertible.
And thanks to the elaborate Z-design folding mechanism, there is no need for a tonneau cover protecting the roof when open. At the rear twin rollbars made of high-strength aluminium pipes and integrating the headrests give the passengers optimum protection. Like in a roadster, these intentionally visible rollbars clearly
bear out the high safety potential the MINI Convertible is able to offer.

Friendly face.

Like every MINI, the new Convertible stands out in particular through its characteristic look from the front. Indeed, the curved engine compartment lid together with the round headlights make the car particularly pleasant and likeable to behold. The entire front section of the MINI Convertible is characterised by the newly designed bumper,
the new look of the headlights, and the front grille with even smoother surfaces. Refined chrome elements within the bumper and the integrated foglamps serve to further accentuate the elegant looks and appearance of the car.

The new headlights in clear glass serve not only to provide even better vision and clearer light, but also underline the striking character of the car. The optional xenon headlight units with automatic headlight range control are encompassed by an additional ring of light spots again giving this exceptional car another sign of distinction.

Attractive rear end design.

With the roof closed, the rear end of the MINI Convertible creates an impression of power, muscle, and agility. This strong look is further enhanced by the short rear overhang, the steeply rising side sections, and the black wheel arches. The white back-up light is integrated into the newly designed LED rear lights with clear glass covers, the rear fog warning light comes in a new position within the bumper between the two chrome trim strips. With the roof down, the compact Convertible looks playful and young-at-heart also from the rear, clearly proving from the start that this is a particularly nimble and agile car. And standing out as an especially striking design feature on this open-air model, the high-rise third LED brake light is integrated in the chrome trim strip running along the window line.

Special windows.

Like all MINIs, the new Convertible comes with wide-opening doors featuring frameless windows and electric window lifts ensuring particularly onvenient access to and exit from the car both front and rear. Contrary to the fixed roof versions of the MINI One and MINI Cooper, the MINI Convertible also comes with retracting side windows at
the rear moving down electrically into the side panels at the touch of a button.

MINI colour worlds.

The new Convertible from Oxford in Britain proves its versatility also in terms of colours: The new model is available with a choice of no less than 10 exterior colours, two of which are exclusive to the Convertible – Hot Orange and Cool Blue with a special paintwork effect. Made of top-quality fabric, the roof is available in three different colours providing particular margin for your personal taste. And while the MINI One Convertible comes only with a Black roof, the roof of the MINI Cooper offers the customer a choice of Black, Blue, and Green. The rear-view mirror housings come in Black on the “basic” model and are finished in body colour on  the MINI Cooper Convertible.
This allows a particularly wide range of choice and combinations proving once again that this new version is not a regular production model, but rather a special car built for the special customer with his – or her – own individual taste.

The Chrome Line exterior package featuring chrome plating not only on the bumper inserts, grilles and rear lid handle, but also on the rollbars, ensures an extra touch of genuine British style. A further option is to choose the rear-view mirror housings as well as the rear hinges in chrome as an additional highlight.

Attractive wheels.

The MINI One Convertible comes as standard on 15-inch steel rims, the MINI Cooper Convertible features 15-inch light-alloy rims in 7-hole design and runs on 175/65 R15 tyres. But MINI would not be MINI if there were not also a choice of further attractive light-alloy wheels measuring up to 17 inches in diameter. The 17-inch five-star Bullet light-alloy wheels, in turn, developed exclusively for this new model variant, accentuate particularly the sporting character and robust quality of this open-air road-going athlete.

An Interior with Genuine Charm.

The interior of the MINI Convertible is just as unique and outstanding as the exterior, ensuring a truly harmonious all-round impression through its design and colour. Skilful integration of the sweeping rollbars, in turn, gives this compact four-seater virtually the same flair and character as a roadster. Although the closed roof of the MINI Convertible may appear somewhat lower and squatter, headroom and the generous feeling of space within the interior remain unchanged.

Sophisticated and timeless in style and character.

Finished with top-quality materials and the most refined surfaces, the interior comes in three different colour worlds: Blue, Beige, and Black. The dashboard and parts of the door linings are available in Silver, Anthracite, and with wood and aluminium-style trim. Moving on to the seat upholstery, a choice of 3 different cloth covers, 3 combinations of cloth and leather, as well as three leather options in various colour combinations offer a broad margin for individual wishes and preferences. Like the exterior, the interior is also available as an option with an attractive Chrome Package, trim in high-gloss chrome comprising features such as the rev counter surrounds, the surrounds on the
central instruments and the cupholders accentuating the classic character of the car.

The Cockpit Chrono Package also available as an option emphasizes the sporting and elegant ambience within the MINI Convertible: In this case the central instrument features two circular dials presenting the level of fuel in the tank, oil and coolant temperature, as well as oil pressure. The speedometer is moved next to the rev counter
on the steering column, the particular feeling of sports motoring being further accentuated in this case by the optional three-spoke leather sports steering wheel.
A halogen lamp integrated in the upper frame on the windscreen serves to brighten up the interior. The optional Lights Package, in turn, comes with features such as door entry/exit lights, reading lamps at the front, as well as ambience illumination in the door handles.

Striking looks.

The special design of the doors already widely acknowledged as a typical feature of the brand is part of the MINI’s exclusive style and appearance. Door linings colour-matched to the design of the surfaces and upholstery, together with the surrounds highlighting the door openers and loudspeakers, help to further accentuate the typical look of the car. Depending on the level of finish and equipment, the design and style of the seats is highlighted by the use of two different materials on the seat squab, on the one hand, and the seat side panels and headrests, on the other. And to match the interior surfaces, the customer has the choice of no less than 9 upholstery covers.
Featuring integrated head/thorax airbags, the seats offer good side support even in fast bends. With height adjustment of the driver’s seat and steering column being a standard feature, and with the front seats adjusting over a wide range, drivers of all sizes enjoy an optimum seating position. And last but certainly not least, the
front seats available either in a combination of cloth and leather or in full leather are equipped additionally with a lumbar support.

Sitting at the back.

Clearly, nobody expects miracles in space of a convertible measuring just 3.60 metres or 143 inches in length. But the designers and engineers responsible for MINI have succeeded nevertheless in creating an open four-seater with ample space for four adults. Access to the rear is facilitated not only by the wide opening doors, but also by front seats folding far to the front and with their own memory function. The two ergonomically designed seats at the rear come with three-point seat belts and headrests are integrated in the double rollbars. Made of ultra-strong aluminium pipes, these sturdy rollbars protect both the front and rear occupants in the event of a rollover and serve in addition to hold the seat belts at the top. At the back the front seats are specially contoured for maximum legroom benefiting the rear seat passengers. Despite the elaborate
roof closing mechanism hidden behind the side panels at the rear, space is still quite sufficient for two passengers in the second row. Indeed, the MINI’s designers and engineers have even found enough space in the inner side panels for a high-quality loudspeaker on each side.

Safety First.

Safety was clearly given top priority in developing the MINI Convertible (as is the case with all BMW Group cars). Apart from the high level of body stiffness, perfect interaction of the “intelligent” frontal airbags, the pyrotechnical belt latch tensioners, belt force limiters, head/thorax side airbags, reinforced A-pillars, and the extra-strong rollbars guarantee optimum occupant protection. Indeed, this comprehensive Safety Package allows the MINI Convertible to in some cases significantly outperform the toughest test criteria in the world through its superior crash behaviour.

Extra-stiff and sturdy bodyshell.

The body structure of the new Convertible serves to absorb maximum energy in a collision, thus keeping forces acting on the occupants to a minimum. And at the same time the entire structure of the car is so stiff that the Convertible retains all the driving and handling characteristics so typical of a MINI. With a convertible not having a roof to take up forces or loads, the floor assembly and side-sills of the MINI Convertible come in even larger and sturdier dimensions, and with all the reinforcements
required when necessary. The result is an even higher standard of all-round stiffness serving, inter alia, to prevent the door-sills from bending in a head-on collision. The front end of the MINI Convertible is virtually identical to that of the existing fixed roof model, ensuring equally good results in a collision from the front.

Well prepared also for side impacts.

Apart from the extra-large head/thorax airbags, the reinforced side-sills, the extra-strong floorpan, additional crossbars and thicker panels at all critical points ensure excellent occupant safety in a collision from the side.

Rolling sideways.

The MINI Convertible is also well prepared for the risk of rolling over on to its side, a tube of high-strength steel integrated in the A-pillars being able to absorb 1.5 times the mass of the car. The dual rollbar made of high-strength aluminium pipes and comprising integral headrests also serves to protect the occupants in such an event. In conjunction with the various restraint systems, this guarantees effective occupant protection even in a rollover.

Efficient restraint systems.

The MINI Convertible comes as standard with four airbags: Apart from the two “intelligent” airbags at the front, two side airbags protect the occupants on the front seats. These head/thorax airbags are hidden within the front seat side panels and are amply dimensioned to efficiently shield the occupants’ head and upper body in an impact from the side. Three-point safety belts on all four seats offer the necessary restraint, the front seats being fitted in addition as standard with belt latch tensioners and belt force limiters. Constructional improvements of the body serve finally to give the entire structure supreme torsional stiffness again making the MINI Convertible the leader in its segment also in this respect. Indeed, this high level of stiffness is one of the main reasons for the car’s go-kart-like handling and behaviour.

Active safety.

Four disc brakes in conjunction with electronic brake control and stability systems guarantee superior directional and driving stability even in an extreme situation. To keep the MINI Convertible reliably on course at all times, four-channel ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), as well as Cornering Brake Control (CBC) all come as standard. Further optional features are Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) as well as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), both of which may be activated/deactivated on demand. Benefiting from the Tyre Defect Indicator (TDI) fitted as standard, the driver is able to respond to a loss in tyre pressure before
the tyre itself suffers any damage or before any kind of danger can arise. And should the driver suffer a flat tyre, the MINI Mobility System is naturally featured on the new Convertible right from the start. The combination of a sealant and a small electrical compressor offered by this system enables the driver in most cases to drive on to the nearest service station without the slightest problem. When fitted with 16- or 17-inch wheels, the MINI Convertible comes on runflat tyres with failsafe running characteristics, thus setting the standard once again in its market segment. Made of a heat-resistant rubber compound with reinforcements in the tyre flanks, runflat
tyres avoid the need to change the wheel in the event of a puncture and allow the driver to proceed without problems to the nearest service or repair station.

Compact Power Machine.

The four-cylinder power units already well-proven in the MINI One and MINI Cooper ensure superior agility and ample driving pleasure at all times in the new MINI Convertible.

Proven engine technology.

The engine block is made of grey-cast iron reducing noise and vibrations to a minimum, the cylinder head is made of aluminium. Four valves per cylinder, complete with hydraulic equalisation elements, mastermind the gas cycle with maximum efficiency, following the commands of roller tappets controlled by the overhead camshaft driven
in turn by a maintenance-free timing chain. Displacing 1.6 litres, the power unit of the MINI One develops maximum output of 66 kW/90 bhp at 5,500 rpm, while maximum output of the MINI Cooper at 6,000 rpm is 85 kW/115 bhp. Maximum torque of 140 Nm/ 103 lb-ft and, respectively, 150 Nm/111 lb-ft comes at a low 3,000 and, respectively, 4,500 rpm. Top speed of the MINI One Convertible is 175 km/h or 109 mph, with acceleration to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds. Fuel consumption in the composite EU cycle is 7.2 litres premium/100 km, equal to 39.2 mpg Imp. Maximum output of 115 bhp gives the MINI Cooper Convertible a top speed of 193 km/h or 120 mph. Acceleration from 0–100 km/h comes in 9.8 seconds and fuel consumption in the EU cycle is a mere 7.3 litres or 38.7 mpg Imp. Both the MINI One and the MINI Cooper Convertible come as standard with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Suspension with tha Special Fun Factor.

Agility and direct handling naturally remain characteristic features also of the newcomer to the MINI range. Featuring very direct steering and enjoying the advantage of its extremely stiff body structure, the Convertible responds immediately and smoothly to the driver’s steering commands, offering at least the same driving pleasure as its fixed roof counterparts. Anti-roll bars on both axles and the elaborate multi-arm rear axle ensure optimum driving behaviour even when pushing the car to the limit.

Elaborate chassis and suspension.

The chassis and suspension are identical both on the MINI One Convertible and the MINI Cooper Convertible. At the front MCPherson spring struts further enhanced by an anti-roll bar ensure superior wheel guidance. The multi-arm rear axle of the MINI Convertible, in turn, remains unique in this segment of the market, interacting with the anti-roll bar to provide optimum grip in every situation. As a result, the rear axle makes a significant contribution to the agility and neutral driving behaviour of this open-air performer. To combine supreme driving pleasure with equally outstanding safety, the MINI Convertible is available with on-demand assistance systems such as Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) as well as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

Giving the car the right turn.

Electrohydraulic rack-and-pinion steering (EHPAS) in the MINI Convertible offers very direct, to-the-point driving characteristics. The car thus responds immediately to the driver’s steering commands, offering the driver an excellent feeling for the steering and, not least, the kind of go-kart-like driving pleasure which has long become the symbol of the MINI brand. Steering assistance is electrohydraulic, the hydraulic steering pump being driven by a small electric motor. Unlike conventional power steering, the hydraulic pump in the MINI Convertible operates independently of the engine and cuts in only when required. This alone reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.1 litres/100 km.

The Tailor-Made MINI.

Through its wide range of standard features, the new MINI Convertible leaves nothing to be desired from the start in terms of comfort, safety, and elegance. But each customer is nevertheless able to configure his or her very own MINI Convertible according to individual preferences and requirements, choosing from a wide range of options
and special equipment. In the guise of both the MINI One and MINI Cooper, the MINI Convertible comes with a choice of no less than 10 exterior colours, two of
which are reserved exclusively to this new model variant. Three colour worlds for the interior, three roof colours and a wide range of attractive light-alloy wheels may all be combined with one another to create a truly unique, one-off MINI Convertible tailored to each customer. And choosing from 9 different types of upholstery and numerous interior features such as the Cockpit Chrono Package, the customer will certainly find exactly what he or she wants.

An ample range of standard equipment.

The generous line-up of standard features on the MINI Convertible includes the following important items (to quote just some examples):

• Fully-automatic roof with sliding roof function.
• Four airbags.
• Four disc brakes with ABS, CBC and EBD.
• Electrohydraulic power steering.
• Tyre Defect Indicator (TDI).
• Heated rear window made of glass.
• Rear seat backrest folding forward in split configuration.and lockable in position.
• Easy Load function.
• Lockable glove compartment.
• Park Distance Control (PDC).
• Central locking with remote control.
• Electric window lifts front and rear.
• Electrically operated exterior mirrors.
• Bumpers in body colour.
• Fuel tank filler flap included in central locking.

Further features.

With the MINI driver attaching great significance to individual style and character, the range of special features and accessories tailor-made for this compact Englishman is particularly large. Ultimately, this turns every MINI into a bespoke suit tailored to the driverand consciously standing out from the usual off-the-rack product.

Inter alia, the wide range of special equipment available for the MINI Convertible comprises the following items:

• Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function.
• Chrome Line Interior Package.
• Chrome Line Exterior Package.
• Cockpit Chrono Package.
• Heated windscreen.
• HiFi audio systems (harman/kardon, CD changer, Digital Power
  Sound Module).
• Child seats (ISOFIX).
• Automatic air conditioning.
• Light-alloy wheels.
• Lights Package.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• Rain sensor.
• TV navigation system with 16:9 colour display.
• Chrome-plated rollbars.
• Wind deflector.
• Xenon headlights.

Over and above these special features, the customer is obviously able to combine numerous materials and interior trim highlights according to his or her personal taste.