R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Archives

Aug 19, 25Aug 19, 25

Every MINI JCW GP Driven and Ranked

It’s rare to get all three generations of the MINI JCW GP back-to-back, but over the last 30 days we’ve had that chance to get reacquainted with these legendary MINIs. First came...

MINI Cooper Quality: How the Brand Went From Dead Last to Top 5 in Reliability

Revisiting the Original 2006 MINI GP: Raw, Rare and Still Remarkable

How MINI Conquered the U.S. 23 years Ago With a Small Team, Small Budgets and Small Cars

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 3rd Gen MINI Cooper | 2014-2024 4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Accessories MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Our Favorite MINI Mods That Actually Make a Difference

Skip the mirror caps—these are the upgrades that count. Whether you drive an R53 with a supercharger whine that sounds like a swarm of angry bees or a brand-new U25 Countryman that’s...

Jul 18, 25Jul 18, 25

MINI Cooper Opinion R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Why the 2006 MINI Cooper S Might Be the Best Modern MINI Ever Built

There are MINIs that are good. There are MINIs that are fast. And then there’s the R53 MINI Cooper S— so immediate, so brutally charismatic, and so Mini, it might just be...

Apr 10, 25Apr 10, 25

Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 JCW MINI Cooper R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Video

Video: The Origin of John Cooper Works & A Look at the First JCW MINIs

The name John Cooper has been intertwined with the MINI story since the early 1960s, leaving an indelible mark on the brand’s DNA. However, the story of how the brand was created...

Jan 19, 25Jan 19, 25

MINI Cooper R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Why the R53 MINI Cooper S Is Becoming Both A Collectible Icon & Disposable Used Car

Don’t look now, but the original new MINI—the R50 and R53—is starting to catch the eye of collectors. However, it’s not as simple as prices steadily climbing. Instead, two distinct markets are...

Jan 13, 25Jan 12, 25

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

A Guide to the R50, R52 & R53 MINI Cooper Special Editions

The R50, R53, and R52 generations of MINI are celebrated for their classic styling, perfect proportions, and visceral dynamics. But if you’re looking for the perfect used example, you’ll want to get...

Dec 24, 24Dec 24, 24

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI Concept Cars MINI Design R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINI’s Secret Concepts From the 90s That Almost Changed the MINI Cooper Forever

If you think the new J01 MINI Cooper EV is a radical departure, wait until you see what MINI was cooking up in the 1990s. As MINI ushers in an entirely new...

Jan 23, 24Apr 17, 24

JCW JCW GP R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

The Origins of the John Cooper Works brand and the First JCW MINIs

Everyone knows that the John Cooper name is been synonymous with Minis since the early 60s. But did you know the same John Cooper was one of the most successful F1 team...

Dec 27, 23Jan 10, 25

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 MINI Marketing R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

A Look Back at MINI Mavericks – An Early Ad Campaign From MINI USA

After weeks of new MINI news we wanted to dig into the MotoringFile archives for a blast from the past. Behold the MINI Maverick trading cards from the MINI Maverick campaign. Mavericks...

Aug 1, 23Aug 1, 23

R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

It’s The 20th Anniversary of MINI USA – Join Us As We Look Back

Twenty years ago today I decided to take the afternoon off from work and head down to the local BMW dealer to check out something I had a hunch would be something...

Mar 24, 22Mar 24, 22

Opinion R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Opinion: It’s Time for BMW To Embrace MINI R53 Generation

We have never shied away from showing our love for the current range of MINI products. They are faster, better built and offer higher levels of tech, comfort and safety than anything...

Jan 17, 22Jan 17, 22