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Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Introduced in , the Mini Coupe and the Mini Roadster were the first two-seater 'premium convertible' models in the Mini range. Based upon the standard Mini Cooper architecture, at the time of launch neither model sold particularly well, and they were axed from the Mini range way back in Despite not selling well when first released to the public, the design has aged very well indeed likely helped by the fact that present-day Minis don't look awfully dissimilar in style and the John Cooper Works examples in particular are still looking very fresh indeed, if a little unusually styled.
With their unique tapered roof style, automatic deployable rear spoiler and unusual proportions, this is one Mini that will stand out from the crowd of 'standard' Mini models, which are still enjoying enormous success in the dealerships and have even recently had the new all-electric Mini E added to their ranks which shows continued enthusiasm and support for the iconic Mini brand. On the road both the Coupe and Roadster were based upon the standard Mini architecture, which meant that the vast majority of the well-praised driving characteristics were carried across from the standard car.
Power options ranged from the 1. The JCW edition was no slouch either, dispatching in around 6. All variants of the Coupe and Roadster were front-wheel drive only, with all models base, S and JCW being offered with a 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission, except the JCW which was manual only - perfect for pushing the 4-cylinder turbo engine to its limits and exploiting every last drop of power to make the most of the Minis fruity handling characteristics.
Internally the Coupe and Roadster were still of the generation where Mini placed the gigantic speedometer in the centre of the dashboard with the rev counter placed in front of the driver on a smaller binnacle. Aside from the obvious caveat or perk, depending on your mood of having only two seats, both the Coupe and Roadster are actually surprisingly practical, with plenty of boot space to fit two suitcases in as demonstrated in the official press image above giving a total of litres of space in the Coupe and l in the Roadster, more than enough for day-to-day duties, though perhaps not the best choice if you're regularly filling your boot with shopping.
Interestingly, both models feature a ski hatch in the rear luggage compartment, though I'm slightly doubtful about how well or how comfortably a set of skis would actually fit. The Roadster and Coupe are also sitting at a rather attractive price point at the moment. A quick scour of eBay shows base-spec models around the k mark, whilst S and even some JCW models are going for around 7.
Are you a Mini Coupe or Roadster owner? Let me know what you think of the car below, and whether you think they'll be future classics! Be interesting to find out. My wife's got a JCW Roadster, and classic or not it puts a grin on her face. They are just small BMW's with a Mini badge stuck on, nothing special about that not so small, just vaguely similar looking.
The 1 series isn't special and the 3 series compact was just terrible. My Mini Roaster was a surprise gift from my husband. I've always said I wanted Mini and was never a fan of convertibles.
I absolutely LOVE mine. It would have never been a first choice had I picked it out but I'm so happy I have it. It is SO fun to drive. Pricing doesn't differ too drastically between the Coupe and Roadster, so the decision between the two will mostly be based on style, practicality, and whether or not you want a convertible driving experience.
That's cheaper than a brand new Mazda MX5 Miata, though, and you get turbo power. All variants sent power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic on all models except the JCW, which was manual-only. The base powertrain is a 1. Opting for the S adds a turbocharger, bringing the output to hp and lb-ft of torque. JCW models are the most powerful with a tuned version of the 1. The range-topping JCW was quite quick, too, with a mph time of around 6.
Since both of these cars are based on the standard Cooper, there aren't many changes on the interior where Mini's quirky design runs rampant. This generation of Mini still put the massive speedometer prominently in the middle of the cabin with the tachometer positioned on a smaller gauge in front of the driver. Base models used a full speedometer with a small radio screen below it but cars equipped with navigation came with an infotainment display within the speedo.
Mini offered a ton of customization on these cars, meaning there are countless trim and leather combinations available on the used market. Almost no two Mini interiors will be optioned exactly alike. Aside from the lack of a back seat, both the Mini Coupe and Roadster are actually quite practical. Since the area where the rear seats used to be was converted into storage, both vehicles have very large cargo areas with passthroughs into the cabin. The Coupe is a bit larger thanks to its hatchback opening with 9.
This is much larger than other two-seat vehicles like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The Mini Coupe and Roadster are strange cars, so they are not going to appeal to everyone.
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