2016 Mini Cooper Convertible

Market launch of the new 2016 Mini Convertible with three engine variants; new engine generation with Mini TwinPower Turbo Technology; 3-cylinder petrol engine with 136 horsepower (100 kW) in the Mini Cooper Convertible, 4-cylinder petrol engine with 192 hp (141 kW) in the Mini Cooper S Convertible, 3-cylinder diesel engine with 116 hp (85 kW) in the MINI Cooper D Convertible.

Power transmission to the front wheels; 6-speed manual transmission as standard; 6-speed Steptronic transmission as an option; 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission with shift paddles at the steering wheel also available for Mini Cooper S Convertible; extensive range of Minimalism technology as standard; optional Mini Driving Modes including Green mode for efficiency-optimised motoring.

Typical Mini go-kart feeling due to suspension technology with model-specific set-up combined with wide track and long wheelbase; single-joint strut front axle and multilink rear axle with increased stiffness and reduced weight; speed-related Servotronic steering support and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) as standard; Mini Cooper S Convertible additionally with Performance Control; optionally available: Dynamic Damper Control, sports suspension: 15-inch or 16-inch light alloy wheels as standard, or sized up to 18-inch as an option.

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