General Info on
MINI Models & Variations
CLASSIC MINI
Mk1-Mk7. Several dozen various models. Most common were Austin & Morris, also Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet. Built as affordable vehicles for the UK market.
Mk1 Austin & Morris 1959-1967
Mk1 Riley Elf & Wolseley Hornet 1961-1962
Mk2 Riley Elf & Wolseley Hornet 1962-1966
Mk3 Riley Elf & Wolseley Hornet 1966-1969
Mk2 Austin Morris 1967-1970
Mk3 1969/70-1976
Clubman 1969-1980/82
Mk4 1976-1984
Mk5 1984-1992
Mk6 1992-1996
Mk7 1996-2000
GEN I
Coopers are naturally aspirated. Cooper S and JCW models are supercharged. These are the only supercharged models, all others are turbo charged.
R50 – Cooper
Hatchback base model: 2002-2006
R53 – Cooper S & JCW
Hatchback supercharged models: 2002-2006
R52 – Convertible
All models with Convertible top: 2004-2008
GEN II
Coopers are port injected models.
Cooper S and JCW’s are turbo charged with direct injection.
Engines were updated in 2011 for performance enhancements.
R56
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW
Hatchback models with four seat, two doors. 2007-2013
R57 – Convertible
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models with 4 seats and convertible tops. 2009-2015
R55 – Clubman
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Larger model squared off backend with barndoors and an extra suicide door on passenger side. 2008-2015
R58 – Coupe
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Two seat hardtop hatchback. Round roof design. 2011-2015
R59 – Roadster
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Two seat convertible. Only model to have a trunk/boot lid. 2012-2015
R60 – Countryman
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Large format, four door SUV style MINI. Squared headlights and high ride height. Family car MINI. 2010-2016
R61 – Paceman
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Based off of the Countryman platform, this is a two door model with tapered backend. 2013-2016
GEN III
All third Generation MINI’s are turbo charged. Coopers have 1.5L 3 piston engines, Cooper S and JCW have 2.0L 4 piston engines.
First all BMW designed MINI.
F56
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW hatchback models with two doors, four seats. Slightly larger than previous hatchback but contains all modern features and technology. 2014-2024
F55
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models with four doors, four seats and hatchback. Same as F56 but longer wheelbase due to extra doors. 2015-2024
F54 – Clubman
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models. Replaced the R55 Clubman, but went to four doors and gained a wagon style profile. 2016-2024
F57 – Convertible
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models with two doors and convertible top. 2017-2025
F60 – Countryman
Cooper, Cooper S & JCW models continue with updated version of R60 Countryman. 2017-2024
GEN IIII
Cooper name now only applies to hatchback and convertible models. C now refers to base models and S still applies to higher powered models.
F66
Cooper Base C, Cooper S and JCW. Hatchback models, two doors and four seats. 2025-now
F65 – Four Door Hatch
Base C, Cooper S and JCW models with four doors, hatchbacks, and four seats. 2025-now
F57 – Convertible
Base C, Cooper S and JCW models with convertible top. 2025-now
U25 – Countryman
Base, S & JCW models. Continuation of the Countryman line with updated styling and features. 2025-now
J05 – Aceman
EV replacing the Clubman. 2025-now
J01 – Hatch
EV Hatchback model. 2025-now