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Lexuslover · Mar 18th, 2003, 09:03 PM

Latest magazine article states the new Mini Cabrio due out in UK May 2004, will be available in Cooper S form.

4 seats, roll-over hoops behind rear seats, electric hood with glass rear window and 10 second retract time.

So, with the Cooper S works package it will be possible to have a 200bhp Mini Cabrio - can't wait!

Prowse · Mar 18th, 2003, 11:42 PM

I guess the only thing to be wary of will be the additional weight added to the car by doing the cabrio thing. Will a stiffer suspension setup be available to counter the roll and scuttle shake? I also wonder what this weight will do to the 0-60 time? I guess we'll just have to wait!

Lexuslover · Mar 19th, 2003, 05:29 PM

Article quoted BMW as saying that as the stucture of the car is so rigid to begin with, they do not anticipate any scuttle shake - reading between the lines, I take it to mean that BMW will not tollerate any scuttle shake!
As far as I know, the only strenghtening they are adding is to the A-pillar for roll-over protection. So main extra weight will be in the roof mechanisim.

In any case, it will be interesting to see how it all turns out - especially as I already have one on order!

MINIALEX · Mar 19th, 2003, 08:06 PM

I should imagine that the roof mechanism will be fairly light as it is going to be a 'wire' controlled roof as opposed to the normal hydraulic method, i've put a deposit on an Open and can't wait!

MINIALEX

smallcarlover · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:01 AM

I just put a deposit on my Mini Open on Saturday!

The salesman said his manager had just returned from a Mini Open meeting where he learned that the top would be manual and they did not have a confirmation that it would be offered as an S. I'm not sure how reliable he is, but he seemed to know what he was talking about.

Pete

Paul · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smallcarlover
I just put a deposit on my Mini Open on Saturday!

The salesman said his manager had just returned from a Mini Open meeting where he learned that the top would be manual and they did not have a confirmation that it would be offered as an S. I'm not sure how reliable he is, but he seemed to know what he was talking about.

Pete

It's automatic folding as far as I know. About 10 seconds most places seem to claim on MINI's behalf.

From the information your dealer gave you on the PSA Peugeot/Citroen built engine, I'd say he's not the best source.

I've also seen some photo's of a convertible 'S' that appeared genuine in a magazine.

CHRISTIAN · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:39 AM

HERE'S A PIC OF THE COOPER S CAB

smallcarlover · Apr 10th, 2003, 12:38 AM

Sweet!

I'd prefer the auto roof. I also had the salesman write Cooper S on my deposit form. So if they make them, I am definitely getting the S.

Do you know if that pic is a prototype or a conversion?

Pete

Paul · Apr 10th, 2003, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smallcarlover
Sweet!

I'd prefer the auto roof. I also had the salesman write Cooper S on my deposit form. So if they make them, I am definitely getting the S.

Do you know if that pic is a prototype or a conversion?

Pete

It's a test car, so most likely veyr much like the finished product.

Paul

Technomage · May 1st, 2003, 07:33 AM

It's nice to find some other people online who like the styleing on the Open. I am #51 on my dealers Cooper S Open list. The Cooper list goes around the block.

I just hope they offer it in the Metalic Orange. Convertable General Lee, only with a Union Jack. Brings up the intresting question of puting decals or some kind of color process on the soft top. Anyone know if this has been done before?

CooperSpeed13 · May 1st, 2003, 08:20 AM

I wish I could have waited for the S Convertible...

Ezzer · May 15th, 2003, 08:22 PM

Does anyone know when it is due in Europe?

In Switzerland? I want to get one asap but cannot find no info. Dealer is a bit useless.

Thanks!

se7en · May 16th, 2003, 04:54 AM

How much heavier are these going be? And what about chassis flex? I guess those who buy these are not worried about such things as performance. I can see a ONE or a COOPER, but an 'S' convertable,. . .Come on. . .

TheBlackKnight · May 18th, 2003, 12:00 AM

Yup - it's true. Automatic Roof (in Black only at the moment - I will only order one if they do a white roof!!), and available in Cooper S form as well. Seen the official papers that give this information!! Due in Europe May/June 2004 as things stand at the moment.
Someone from BMW has ordered one of these already - complete with JCW conversion. Imagine that - a JCW Mini Open S.....

I feel a new car coming on....!

Mar 18th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#1
Lexuslover MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Cabrio will be available in Cooper S form Latest magazine article states the new Mini Cabrio due out in UK May 2004, will be available in Cooper S form. 4 seats, roll-over hoops behind rear seats, electric hood with glass rear window and 10 second retract time. So, with the Cooper S works package it will be possible to have a 200bhp Mini Cabrio - can't wait!

Mar 19th, 2003, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 997 Offline	I should imagine that the roof mechanism will be fairly light as it is going to be a 'wire' controlled roof as opposed to the normal hydraulic method, i've put a deposit on an Open and can't wait! MINIALEX Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
CHRISTIAN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: munich Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 54 Offline	HERE'S A PIC OF THE COOPER S CAB Attached Thumbnails Cooper S DS/white Opt: auto. AC, Leather Panther Black, Navi, Xenon, Sunroof, CD Boost, 17' S-wheels, DSC

May 1st, 2003, 07:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 10:52 PM Posts: 181 Offline	It's nice to find some other people online who like the styleing on the Open. I am #51 on my dealers Cooper S Open list. The Cooper list goes around the block. I just hope they offer it in the Metalic Orange. Convertable General Lee, only with a Union Jack. Brings up the intresting question of puting decals or some kind of color process on the soft top. Anyone know if this has been done before? -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

May 18th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheBlackKnight MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 356 Offline	Yup - it's true. Automatic Roof (in Black only at the moment - I will only order one if they do a white roof!!), and available in Cooper S form as well. Seen the official papers that give this information!! Due in Europe May/June 2004 as things stand at the moment. Someone from BMW has ordered one of these already - complete with JCW conversion. Imagine that - a JCW Mini Open S..... I feel a new car coming on....! MINI Going.....Toyota Supra RZ-S Twin Turbo Coming....Standing Quarter, anyone....?

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Mar 18th, 2003, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 1,572 Offline	I guess the only thing to be wary of will be the additional weight added to the car by doing the cabrio thing. Will a stiffer suspension setup be available to counter the roll and scuttle shake? I also wonder what this weight will do to the 0-60 time? I guess we'll just have to wait!

Mar 19th, 2003, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lexuslover MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Article quoted BMW as saying that as the stucture of the car is so rigid to begin with, they do not anticipate any scuttle shake - reading between the lines, I take it to mean that BMW will not tollerate any scuttle shake! As far as I know, the only strenghtening they are adding is to the A-pillar for roll-over protection. So main extra weight will be in the roof mechanisim. In any case, it will be interesting to see how it all turns out - especially as I already have one on order!

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
smallcarlover MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 7 Offline	I just put a deposit on my Mini Open on Saturday! The salesman said his manager had just returned from a Mini Open meeting where he learned that the top would be manual and they did not have a confirmation that it would be offered as an S. I'm not sure how reliable he is, but he seemed to know what he was talking about. Pete

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 40,565 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smallcarlover I just put a deposit on my Mini Open on Saturday! The salesman said his manager had just returned from a Mini Open meeting where he learned that the top would be manual and they did not have a confirmation that it would be offered as an S. I'm not sure how reliable he is, but he seemed to know what he was talking about. Pete It's automatic folding as far as I know. About 10 seconds most places seem to claim on MINI's behalf. From the information your dealer gave you on the PSA Peugeot/Citroen built engine, I'd say he's not the best source. I've also seen some photo's of a convertible 'S' that appeared genuine in a magazine.

Apr 10th, 2003, 12:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
smallcarlover MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Sweet! I'd prefer the auto roof. I also had the salesman write Cooper S on my deposit form. So if they make them, I am definitely getting the S. Do you know if that pic is a prototype or a conversion? Pete

Apr 10th, 2003, 01:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 40,565 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smallcarlover Sweet! I'd prefer the auto roof. I also had the salesman write Cooper S on my deposit form. So if they make them, I am definitely getting the S. Do you know if that pic is a prototype or a conversion? Pete It's a test car, so most likely veyr much like the finished product. Paul

May 1st, 2003, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
CooperSpeed13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Local Time: 01:52 AM Posts: 74 Offline	I wish I could have waited for the S Convertible...

May 15th, 2003, 08:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ezzer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 06:52 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Does anyone know when it is due in Europe? In Switzerland? I want to get one asap but cannot find no info. Dealer is a bit useless. Thanks!

May 16th, 2003, 04:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
se7en S 1159 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterford, CT Local Time: 12:52 AM Posts: 37 Offline	How much heavier are these going be? And what about chassis flex? I guess those who buy these are not worried about such things as performance. I can see a ONE or a COOPER, but an 'S' convertable,. . .Come on. . .

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