The 2012 Mini Roadster [All-New Model]

What's New for 2012 ?!

As Mini claims that the John Cooper Works Coupe will be the quickest and fastest Mini ever (zero to 60 mph in just 6.1 seconds accompanied by a top speed of 149 mph), we imagine the J.C.W. Roadster will be capable of virtually the same big numbers. Fuel economy should be similar to the Cooper hatchback trims, meaning city numbers ranging from 25-29 mpg and highway numbers ranging from 33-37 mpg.

The 2012 Mini Roadster is set to go on sale in the spring of 2012 and should be an interesting alternative to the Mini Cooper convertible and Mazda Miata.

Following the official ‘spy shots’ BMW Group has unveiled the official pictures and details of the new 2012 Mini Coupe. “The first two-seater in its line-up sees MINI not only breathe new life into its successful racing history but also provide a shot in the arm for the super-compact sports car class,” Mini said in a statement. “The selection of engines, chassis set-up, weight distribution and aerodynamic properties of the MINI Coupe are all focused on delivering optimum performance. As a result, the new car radiates the brand’s hallmark go-kart feeling with a whole new depth of intensity and achieves the best performance statistics ever recorded by a volume-produced MINI… it is the fastest-accelerating MINI ever and has the highest top speed.”

The 2012 Mini Coupe lineup is available in:

MINI John Cooper Works Coupe: Power comes from a 1.6 liter twin-scroll turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 211-hp at 6,000 rpm and 192 lb-ft between 2,000 and 5,100 rpm. 0 to 62 mph comes in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph.

MINI Cooper S Coupe: Power comes from  1.6 liter 4-cylinder with a twin-scrool turbocharger making 184-hp at 5,500 rpm and 192 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 – 5,000 rpm. 0 to 62 mph comes in 6.9 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph.

MINI Cooper Coupe: Power comes from a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder making 122-hp at 6,000 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. 0 to 62 mph comes in 9 seconds with a top speed of 127 mph.

MINI Cooper SD Coupe: Power comes from a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbodiesel making. 143-hp at 4,000 rpm and 225 lb-ft of torque between 1,750 and 2,700 rpm. 0 to 62 mph comes in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 134 mph.

Mini Roadster 2012 .. below