Overview
The 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster Convertible is a subcompact convertible offered in a standalone trim, starting off at a base MSRP of $25,550. For that price, it mainly competes with the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and the Fiat 500 Convertible. Between 2 trims, the Cooper Roadster offers a single powertrain. The base engine is a 1.6L Inline-4 capable of making 121 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is a turbocharged version of the same engine that belts out 181 horsepower. Also, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic. The Cooper Roadster reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.7 seconds with the base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.9 seconds with the turbocharged engine. The Cooper Roadster manages a combined fuel economy ranging between 30 and 31 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Cooper Roadster comes in really pull you towards itself.
