For those out there who doesn’t know their MINI Model designation here is a quick reference. You’ll need this when ordering accessories and upgrades for your MINI

The MINI model desgnations:

Generation 1

2002 – 2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop – Model Designation: R50
2002 – 2006 MINI Cooper S Hardtop (Cooper S is Supercharged) – Model Designation: R53
2005 – 2008 MINI Cooper and S Convertible (Cooper S is Supercharged) – Model Designation: R52

Generation 2

2007 – Current MINI Cooper and S Hardtop (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R56
2008 – Current MINI Cooper and S CLUBMAN (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R55
2009 – Current MINI Cooper and S Convertible (Cooper S is Turbocharged) – Model Designation: R57

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