BMW Mini Cooper S Cabrio (R57)(diecast 1:64, Matchbox)
- BMW Mini Cooper S Cabrio (R57) (from 2009)
- Matchbox
- 1:64
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- yellow
- 5er Pack Convertible Dreams 2026
- locale dealer (Netto)
- 1,80 EUR
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging does not exist
- Not for sale
MINI Cooper S Cabriolet R52: the first open MINI generation
The model shown is most likely a MINI Cooper S Cabriolet (R52) from the first MINI generation, built from 2004 to 2008. So this isn’t the later R57 Cabriolet, which only came out in 2009. The MINI Cooper S Cabriolet (R52) was technically based on the three-door MINI of the R50 series, whose production started in 2001 and which can be seen as the direct predecessor within the BMW MINI model family. There wasn’t a previous factory-built open MINI in series production; classic Mini convertibles were either small runs or conversions. The R52 Cabriolet got an electrically operated fabric roof with a separate sunroof-style opening function in the front section. Compared with the closed model, the body had extra reinforcements in the floor area and around the A-pillars to handle the demands of a convertible. For the design of the modern MINI range, Frank Stephenson is especially credited, since he played a major role in shaping the new MINI’s design direction at BMW.
Tech specs of the MINI Cooper S Cabriolet with supercharger
In the MINI Cooper S Cabriolet (R52), a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine from the Tritec engine family was used. What made the Cooper S version of this generation special was the mechanical supercharger: an Eaton M45 supercharger boosted airflow and set this car apart from the naturally aspirated Cooper engine. Output was 120 kW (163 hp), and peak torque was 210 Nm (155 lb-ft). Depending on the transmission, the car went from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in about 7.8 seconds; top speed was around 222 km/h (138 mph). Standard equipment included ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, Cornering Brake Control, and a stability control system. Up front, it used MacPherson struts, while the rear had a multi-link suspension setup. The MINI Cooper S Cabriolet (R52) also had rollover bars that would pop up behind the rear headrests if needed. So the technical concept combined the compact footprint of the R50 with four seats, a fabric roof, and the supercharged Cooper S engine.
Matchbox 1/64 scale model from the Eisbaer44 collection
The model shown from the Modelly collection of “Eisbaer44” is a 1/64 scale model car made by Matchbox. This diecast miniature is made mainly from metal: the yellow body is mostly diecast, while the window frame, interior, bumpers, wheel arches, and chassis are plastic. The 1/64 scale model car by Matchbox shows an open MINI with the windshield folded down and no visible closed roof. You can clearly see four individually molded dark gray seats, a dashboard, a steering wheel, and the rear cover of the roof compartment. The model focuses on the main design cues that matter at this size: short overhangs, a tall open-roof profile, wide wheel arches, and the MINI’s trademark upright shape. The wheels can roll and feature silver multi-spoke inserts; no specific wheel brand or wheel design is identifiable on the miniature.
Yellow paint, Cooper S badging, and visible details
The body is finished in a glossy yellow paint with no stripes or racing numbers. That makes it look like a regular color option rather than a racing or special edition. Dark gray trim is used for the widened wheel arch extensions, side skirts, front and rear bumper inserts, and the roof compartment cover. Small black wing badges in the style of the MINI emblem sit at the front and rear. Up front, the round headlights are shown with silver rings and dark inserts; the oval grille, lower air intake, and one fog light are also clearly defined. On the rear hatch there is a “COOPER S” badge, with the red “S” marking the engine version. Red-and-white taillights, a molded license plate recess, and red reflectors in the lower bumper finish off the rear view. The model’s look comes from the contrast between the yellow body, gray add-on parts, black interior, and light wheel inserts. From the side view especially, you can make out the door handle, door seam, fender contours, and the compact proportions of the MINI Cooper S Cabriolet (R52) really well.
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