At its North American debut, the Mini came as a Cooper (R50) with 115 hp and 110 lb-ft of torque, and a Cooper S (R53) making 163 hp with 155 lb-ft. Both used a 1.6L four-cylinder engine.

Mini Cooper and Cooper S (R50/R53, 2001 - 2006): review, specs and buying guide The R50 Mini Cooper captured all the fun of the original with excellent dynamics and a charming design, making it ...

It turns out that the development of the car that became the R50 Mini Cooper, launched in 2001, is rather fascinating. According to this great report in The Unofficial Austin-Rover Web Resource ...

Can it be possible that, between 1959 and 2023, there have only been four distinct generations of Mini? Besides the 1959 British Motor Corporation (BMC) original, it’s just been a trio of hatchback ...

With the Mini Cooper S R53 now in its Twenties, we take a look at everything you need to know before buying one of the best used cars on the market. The launch of the ‘New’ R50 Mini in 2001 ...

The first-generation R50 Mini Coopers had the most obvious looking beer can exhaust tip, while the R53 Cooper S had two smaller can-style tips in the center of the rear bumper that aren't as obvious.

There’s a reason why I bought an R50 Mini Cooper and not the R53 Cooper S, because the R50 marks the first car to have relaunched the entire Mini brand under the BMW administration.

The new Cooper S is one of the few hot superminis that remain on sale in 2024, and the final generation to use a combustion engine ...

The quintessential Mini model shows its worth as the variant still to have, albeit not still not perfect and with some quirks not everyone will take a liking to.

The Mini Cooper was pushed even farther under the bus by a minivan that rear-ended the Cooper. The driver of the minivan, who declined to give his name, was with his young daughter and recalled ...

Are you looking to buy a car but can't decide between a BMW 230i or Mini Cooper? Use our side by side comparison to help you make a decision. We compare design, practicality, price, features, engine, ...