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"What Kind of MINI Cooper do I drive?"

It's very common that a lot of MINI owners don't know the technical designation of the MINI Cooper they drive. Some refer to their MINI using their R or F-type, some by the model. And, if you're one of those drivers who aren't sure of what you drive, here's a handy guide to learning more about your MINI. (skip to the Models Guide).


MINI Coopers Are Broken Down Into Generations (Gens)

BMW MINI made three significant styling and engine changes or updates since they first launched the "new" MINI Cooper in 2001-2002. These updates are rolled out into three Generations: (click on link to jump to that section)


What about the MINI Model Types?

In developing the generational changes, they updated the designs of the MINI Cooper, and just like BMW, they gave each new model different letters and/or digits that categorize and refer to the vehicle's chassis and body style.

MINI uses letter codes for chassis designations. They used "R" for their GEN1 and GEN2 models, then changed to "F" for the GEN3. They also added a 2 digit identifier for each chassis type.

So, the R-type MINI Coopers designators are: R50, R52, R53, R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60, R61

F-type MINI Coopers designators are: F54, F55, F56, F57, F60

But, that's only the R and F identifications. What about the Model Names (Body Styles)?


What are The MINI Cooper Body Style Names?

So, that's it in a nutshell. If you're not sure about which car you drive or would like to more specific information, search below.

If you're still unsure on what parts fit your MINI give our expert specialists a call at 1-800-946-2642, ask us a question HERE or email us at [email protected] - be sure to include your vehicle's 17-digit VIN Number. We will get back to as soon as we can with an answer to your fitment question.

P.S. Ever wondered what the difference is between a MINI Cooper base model and a Cooper S? Check out our article: What's the difference between the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S?

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Generation 1 Models ("GEN1")


Generation 2 Models ("GEN2")


Generation 3 Models ("GEN3")


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Models Guide

BODY STYLE  DOORS 
REAR SEATS GENERATION MODEL YEARS MODEL DESIGNATION
HARDTOP / HATCHBACK   2-Door  Hatch  Front & Rear  1st Generation  2002-2006  R50 for the MINI Cooper  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R50.)
 R53 for the Mini Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a R53 .)
 2nd Generation  2007-2013  R56 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a R56.)
 3rd Generation  2014-2020  F56 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop Shop for a F56.)
 4-Door  Hatch    Front & Rear   3rd Generation  2015-on  F55 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a F55.)
 
CONVERTIBLE   2-Door  Trunk  Front & Rear  1st Generation  2005-2008  R52 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R52)
 2nd Generation  2009-2015  R57 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R57.)
 3rd Generation  2016-on  F57 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a F57.)
 
CLUBMAN   3-Door  Split Doors  Front & Rear  2nd Generation  2008-2014  R55 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S (Set Your Car and Shop for a R55.)
 4-Door  3rd Generation  2016-on  F54 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a F54.)
 
COUPE  2-Door  Trunk  Front only  2nd Generation  2012-2015  R58 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R58.)
ROADSTER  2-Door  Trunk  Front only  2nd Generation  2012-2015  R59 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R59.)
 
COUNTRYMAN  4-Door  Hatch  Front & Rear  2nd Generation  2011-2016  R60 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S and ALL4 (Set Your Car and Shop for a R60.)
 3rd Generation  2017-on  F60 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S and ALL4
PACEMAN  2-Door  Hatch  Front & Rear  2nd Generation  2013-2016  R61 for both the MINI Cooper and Cooper S and ALL4  (Set Your Car and Shop for a R61.)