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A modern Classic

Not only does the MINI Cabrio continue to turn heads in the street – it also ensures the original “compact on the outside, roomy on the inside” concept of the MINI Classic lives on.

The innovative integrated sunroof, unique to Mini Cabrio models is also standard. This allows the front section of the soft top to slide back up to 400mm while the car travels at speeds of up to 120km/h, making it ideal for catching elusive rays of sunshine while on the run.

The Mini Cabrio roof can be folded from outside via the remote control key fob, and the glass rear window contains a demister. BMW has been creating some of the world’s best rag-tops for years, and the Mini Cooper Cabrios aren’t about to change this.
The soft-top system has been supplied by OASYS (Open Air Systems), a joint venture between Webasto and Pininfarina and unlike some rivals, the Mini Cabrio does not require any manual disassembly of roof components and does not leave drivers vulnerable to a sudden downpour.

Standard Mini Cooper S Cabrio equipment also includes cruise control, alloy patina dashboard finish, sports seats, multi-function steering wheel and stainless steel pedals and footrest.

As well as all the standard features, the Mini Cabrio comes with an equally wide range of optional equipment including Xenon headlights, a DVD navigation system with a 16:9 colour display, harman/kardon HiFi audio system, automatic air conditioning, a wind deflector, a wide range of light-alloy wheels, a three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel, a rain sensor, and even an interior mirror complete with anti-dazzle function.

Suspension settings are different depending on model. The Mini Cooper Cabrio runs Standard Suspension setting, while the Mini Cooper S Cabrio has firmer ‘Sport’ settings. Both models have anti-roll bars front and rear.

To combine driving exhilaration with equally outstanding safety, the Mini Cooper S Cabrio is equipped with Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T). This feature is optionally available on the Mini Cooper Cabrio and both models can be equipped optionally with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).

Safety is addressed via Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), as well as a strengthened bodyshell that incorporates strong reinforcement tubes inserted into the A pillars and dual roll-over hoops with integrated headrests behind the two rear seats.

Four airbags, two front-mounted and two fitted into the outer edges of the front seats and an intelligent crash sensor provide high-levels of passive safety in the event of an impact.

Featuring the feisty 125kW supercharged 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine, the Cooper S Cabrio is capable of producing 220Nm of torque @ 4000rpm, which is huge for a 1600cc engine, and can reach 100km/h from rest in just 7.4 seconds, only 0.2 seconds more than the hardtop model.
The Mini Cooper S Cabrio is mated to a 6-speed Getrag gearbox, while a 6-speed automatic transmission with 6-speed manual sequential selection will be available early in 2005. All manual gearboxes in the Mini Cabrio line-up hail from Getrag while the new 6-speed automatic for the Mini Cooper S Cabrio (and hardtop) is sourced from Aisin Warner.

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