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Zipperblues · Jul 6th, 2006, 05:07 AM

What do these codes mean? I know that when the MINI was in development it was coded the E50, and then later changed to R50, and I know the new MINI will be the R56--but what about R52 and R53? I thought there was only one facelift? What do these codes mean? When were each type in production?

Paul · Jul 6th, 2006, 06:45 AM

Should probably clarify that.

The R50 is the MINI hatchback (excluding Cooper S). The R52 is the Convertible. The R53 is the Cooper S.

The R56 is the next generation hatchback (including S) then looking ahead there's an R55 (estate) and R57 (next gen Convertible)...

In addition are model codes which apply to variations on a theme, for example:

Code:

RA31 = One (LHD)
RA32 = One (RHD)
RB11 = Diesel (LHD)
RB12 = Diesel (RHD)
RC31 = Cooper (LHD)
RC32 = Cooper (RHD)
RC33 = Cooper (USA)
RD31 = One Convertible (LHD)
RD32 = One Convertible (RHD)
RE31 = Cooper S (LHD)
RE32 = Cooper S (RHD)
RE33 = Cooper S (USA)
RF31 = Cooper Convertible (LHD)
RF32 = Cooper Convertible (RHD)
RF33 = Cooper Convertible (USA)
RH31 = Cooper S Convertible (LHD)
RH32 = Cooper S Convertible (RHD)
RH33 = Cooper S Convertible (USA)

I've removed posts/banter from this thread as I could see it confusing people.

RRDiggy76 · Jul 7th, 2006, 10:06 PM

Don't forget R54 - cooper S convertible

MINIAC · Jul 7th, 2006, 11:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RRDiggy76

Don't forget R54 - cooper S convertible

All convertibles have the R52 designation.

RRDiggy76 · Jul 8th, 2006, 04:51 AM

Not where i work they don't...

I'd provide proof but i daresay there is a lot of stuff that shouldn't be shown or discussed on a public forum, but the R54 model code is DEFINITELY used.

Paul · Jul 8th, 2006, 05:41 AM

Interesting, not seen R54 on any documentation I can remember. I'd provide examples too, but obviously cant for similar reasons!

Tad · Jul 8th, 2006, 10:32 AM

We only use R50 and R52 as far as I recall. I've not had much to do with it though, except when theres a problem and my car is used as a demo.

Jul 6th, 2006, 05:07 AM	#1
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 223 Offline	What changes do production codes R52 and R53 signify? What do these codes mean? I know that when the MINI was in development it was coded the E50, and then later changed to R50, and I know the new MINI will be the R56--but what about R52 and R53? I thought there was only one facelift? What do these codes mean? When were each type in production?

Jul 6th, 2006, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 40,716 Offline	Should probably clarify that. The R50 is the MINI hatchback (excluding Cooper S). The R52 is the Convertible. The R53 is the Cooper S. The R56 is the next generation hatchback (including S) then looking ahead there's an R55 (estate) and R57 (next gen Convertible)... In addition are model codes which apply to variations on a theme, for example: Code: RA31 = One (LHD) RA32 = One (RHD) RB11 = Diesel (LHD) RB12 = Diesel (RHD) RC31 = Cooper (LHD) RC32 = Cooper (RHD) RC33 = Cooper (USA) RD31 = One Convertible (LHD) RD32 = One Convertible (RHD) RE31 = Cooper S (LHD) RE32 = Cooper S (RHD) RE33 = Cooper S (USA) RF31 = Cooper Convertible (LHD) RF32 = Cooper Convertible (RHD) RF33 = Cooper Convertible (USA) RH31 = Cooper S Convertible (LHD) RH32 = Cooper S Convertible (RHD) RH33 = Cooper S Convertible (USA) I've removed posts/banter from this thread as I could see it confusing people. Last edited by Paul : Jul 7th, 2006 at 01:26 PM.

Jul 7th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
RRDiggy76 Rich, Single & Desperate Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oxon Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Don't forget R54 - cooper S convertible 2003 Cooper Black/White R.I.P 1980 Range Rover 2 - Door R.I.P 1988 Range Rover EFI Vouge SE

Jul 8th, 2006, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
RRDiggy76 Rich, Single & Desperate Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oxon Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Not where i work they don't... I'd provide proof but i daresay there is a lot of stuff that shouldn't be shown or discussed on a public forum, but the R54 model code is DEFINITELY used. 2003 Cooper Black/White R.I.P 1980 Range Rover 2 - Door R.I.P 1988 Range Rover EFI Vouge SE

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Jul 7th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 8,467 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by RRDiggy76 Don't forget R54 - cooper S convertible All convertibles have the R52 designation.

Jul 8th, 2006, 05:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 40,716 Offline	Interesting, not seen R54 on any documentation I can remember. I'd provide examples too, but obviously cant for similar reasons!

Jul 8th, 2006, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tad MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wirral / Leeds Local Time: 01:30 AM Posts: 57 Offline	We only use R50 and R52 as far as I recall. I've not had much to do with it though, except when theres a problem and my car is used as a demo.

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