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MINI Cooper

The MINI Cooper is the brand’s iconic two door car. Since it’s origins in 1959 is has been the face of the brand over its face generations. In 2001 BMW re-introduced the MINI in a totally new, modern form.

Rethought from the ground-up, the new MINI Cooper immediately gained notoriety for its clever packaging, surprising performance and unique styling. Like the original it quickly became a multi-generational, global hit that has gone on to sell over 5 million cars over the years.

2005 JCW Kit Upgrade First Impressions

Here's a quick review from new contributor Rob Jones on the new JCW upgrade kit for the '02-'04 JCW Cooper S. The kit brings final output to 210hp through the use of...

Oct 8, 04Nov 22, 06

R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) Reviews

The MINI Cooper Supersprint Exhaust

For my birthday, some of my friends gave me a Supersprint exhaust system for my Cooper. They purchased it from Promini, where it retails for $399.95.

Sep 28, 04Dec 2, 06

1st Gen | R52 Convertible R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Reviews

The Ian Cull Auto-Up Circuit Reviewed

Among one of the more frustrating features that is locked out of the US spec MINIs are auto-up windows. It's all the more irritating because all BMWs in the US have this...

Sep 10, 04Dec 2, 06

R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Reviews

2005 MCS MotoringFile Review

Recently I had a chance to take a 2005 MCS out for few hot laps around the neighborhood circuit and found a lot to like. However instead of a typical review which...

Aug 31, 04Dec 2, 06

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Reviews

The MCS Convertible 1st Drive

While we'll have our own MINI Convertible for a long term test in several weeks I wanted to give a sneak peak of the MCS convertible since they are now at dealers....

Aug 30, 04Dec 2, 06

MF Feature R56 Two-Door Hardtop

The Next Generation MINI, Your Way

Recently, I heard from a friend at MINI who mentioned how he finds it great fun watching MotoringFile visitors speculate on the next generation MINI – the R56. I suppose he's right...

Aug 23, 04Nov 8, 05

MINI In the Press R56 Two-Door Hardtop

More Details Emerge on the Next MINI

The current issue of Autocar has an article on the next MINI (aka the R56) that does a good job of summing up what has been reported on MotoringFile and the press...

Aug 17, 04Nov 8, 05

1st Gen | R52 Convertible MF Feature Official News R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINIUSA Announces Final Spec on 2005 MINIs

Nothing really new here however MINIUSA has “officially” announced all the final specifications for the 2005 model year. Of course MotoringFile broke most this back in mid-May (and we've talked endlessly about...

Aug 10, 04Nov 22, 06

1st Gen | R52 Convertible MF Feature Official News R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINIUSA Options to be Introduced this January

Recently we've had a few emails asking what exactly is being phased in for January 1st, 2005 for the US market. While this info has been posted several times prior I thought...

Aug 5, 04Nov 22, 06

JCW Official News R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

2005 JCW Kits to Roll Out in September

As mentioned previously on MotoringFile the 2005 JCW Cooper S kits should see a 10-20hp increase for relatively the same price. And according to sources those with the '04 or older kits...

Jul 23, 04Nov 22, 06