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
- blue
- 5er Pack Autobahn Express VI 2026
- locale dealer (Netto)
- 1,80 EUR
- In near mint condition
- Original packaging does not exist
- Not for sale
MINI Cooper S Cabrio R57: Technology and Classification
The prototype for this miniature is the MINI Cooper S Cabrio from the R57 series, built from 2009 to 2015. It belongs to the second BMW-era MINI generation in convertible form and replaced the R52 Cabrio, which was offered from 2004 to 2008. The car was based on the technical architecture of the R56 hatchback range, but the convertible got a reinforced body structure, a specific rear section, and an electrically operated fabric roof. The roof could be opened or closed while driving at up to 30 km/h (18.6 mph); the process took around 15 seconds. One special detail was the “Openometer” display built into the soft top, which tracked how long the car was driven with the roof down. At the start, the MINI Cooper S Cabrio used a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection, and variable valve timing. Output was usually 128 kW (175 hp), depending on the model year; later versions reached 135 kW (184 hp). Peak torque was initially 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) and could briefly rise to 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) with overboost. A six-speed manual gearbox was available, as was a six-speed automatic. Up front it used MacPherson struts, while the rear had a multi-link axle; the electro-mechanical power steering and standard DSC system helped with stability and steering precision.
The Matchbox Miniature by Eisbaer44 in 1/64 Scale
The collector’s piece from Modelly member “Eisbaer44” is a model car in 1/64 scale, made by Matchbox. The miniature represents the open MINI Cooper S Cabrio with a diecast body, so the main outer body is made from die-cast metal, while the glazing, interior, wheels, and other attached parts are plastic. The model features a light, slightly pastel blue on the hood, fenders, doors, side panels, and rear. In contrast, the underbody area is black, along with the black wheel-arch extensions, the black interior, and the black bumper sections. The clear windshield stands upright and, together with the open passenger compartment, recreates the cabriolet shape. You can clearly make out four molded seats, a left-hand steering wheel, headrests, and the black cover behind the rear seat row. The doors are shown with engraved lines and raised door handles; the side mirrors, rocker panel area, and the transition between the body and the roof storage area are also nicely represented.
Body Details, Cooper S Badging, and Wheels
At the front, the miniature has the typical rounded face of the MINI Cooper S Cabrio with large round headlights, a wide dark grille opening, and a small raised bulge centered on the hood. On the real car, this hood scoop points to the turbocharged Cooper S version; on the miniature, it’s shown as a flat molded detail. The lamp units have silver trim, a dark center, and a small orange indicator section. Below the front bumper is a black piece that visually sets off the lower air intake and spoiler area. At the back, the tall taillights stand out with red and light sections. On the right side of the rear is the “COOPER S” lettering; the red “S” matches the model name of the original. The license-plate recess is black, with a small emblem above it. The wheels have chrome-looking five-spoke rims and black tires with visible tread texture. Compared with stock MINI wheels, they are proportionally much larger and give the model a toy-like but still very recognizable look. Based on the photos, there’s no solid way to identify a specific wheel brand or exact wheel design.
Open Roof as a Key Feature of the MINI Cabrio Model
As a model car in 1/64 scale, made by Matchbox, this version focuses on the features that make a MINI Cooper S Cabrio easy to recognize even without packaging or labels: short overhangs, the upright front end, round lights, wide wheel arches, a compact rear end, and the open cabin. The photos show the miniature from the side, front three-quarter, and rear three-quarter angles. That makes both the soft shapes of the light blue paint and the panel lines on the doors, hood, tailgate, and fenders easy to see. The blue finish is not combined with stripes, race numbers, or other decals; instead, the design relies on the contrast between the painted body, the dark protective parts, and the silver-colored wheel details. On the real MINI Cooper S Cabrio, the fabric roof was available in several colors, and its roof frame also had an automatically deploying rollover protection system behind the rear seats. The solid black depiction of the rear roof compartment on the model points to that area, without trying to reproduce its mechanism at scale. The open silhouette, visible seats, and cleanly separated lights are what really give the collector model its convincing compact convertible look.
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