2013 MINI Roadster: Officially Launched

People who are looking for a new car that is fun and want to have a good-time cruising on the road during weekend, and at the same functional during weekdays where you will return to your work or other things that you usually do on a fast-pace life in the city.

Look no further, MINI has released their Roadster models. This would be the first time in the history that MINI will be released in the factory as convertible. The Roadster will have two engine option; a gasoline-fed and diesel-fed engine with different variants.

Here are the variant that you choose from, the difference is just from their features and functionality.

MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
Engine Type: Four-cylinder, petrol-fed, twin-turbo engine.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter
Horsepower: 211 hp at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 260 Nm at 1,850–5,600 rpm
(280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.5 seconds.
Top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph).

MINI Cooper S Roadster:
Engine Type: Four-cylinder, petrol-fed, twin-turbo engine.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter.
Horsepower: 184 hp at 5,500 rpm.
Max. torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm
(260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,730 – 4,500 rpm).
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 7.0 seconds. Top speed: 227 km/h (141 mph).

MINI Cooper Roadster:
Engine Type:Four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW VALVETRONIC technology.
Displacement: 1,598/1.6liter.
Horsepower: 122 hp at 6,000 rpm.
Max. torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 9.2 seconds.
Top speed: 199 km/h (124 mph).

MINI Cooper SD Roadster:
Engine Type:Four-cylinder turbodiesel with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology.
Displacement: 1,995 cc/2.0 liter
Horsepower: 143 hp at 4,000 rpm.
Torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm.
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 8.1 seconds.
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph).

So if you are a urban type individual who wants to unwind during weekend and maybe single, this vehicle is perfect for you. Posh and Fashion junkie, this will be your next option in buying a new car.

Here are more images of the vehicle.