The 1275 cc engine had 65 hp and an empty weight of 711 kg. Since the price of that time was over 30.000 DM only about 2.800 pieces could be sold.
This so-called factory convertible with body kit was not built by Rover, but by an English subcontractor and only from 1993-1996.
Maximum speed: 148 km/h
By the way, the Mini Cabriolet 1275cc is only one of about 140 special models that were offered during its production period. But it is also one of the most expensive and therefore very successful. But with 30.000,- DM most of them much too expensive.
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