• Mini says the redesigned 2009 Cooper Convertible reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 23 percent over the old model.

• According to Mini, the 2009 Cooper Convertible can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds and has a top speed of 123 mph.

• According to Mini, the 2009 Cooper S Convertible can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and has a top speed of 138 mph.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 146 mph.

• The John Cooper Works treatment adds 36 horsepower and 15 ft.-lbs. of torque to the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible.

• The 2009 Mini John Cooper Works models are equipped with an Overboost feature that can temporarily increase engine torque for short periods of time.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is equipped with a Sport button that adjusts the throttle response, steering effort, and automatic transmission shift points for sportier driving.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s top is equipped with a sliding sunroof section that can be used at speeds up to 75 mph.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper’s top can be lowered or raised in 15 seconds, according to Mini.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s top can be lowered using the remote key fob as the driver approaches the car.

• When the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s top is lowered, the optional automatic climate control includes a convertible mode that maintains interior cabin temperature regardless of outside weather conditions.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is equipped with a whimsical Openometer, designed to record the amount of time the car is driven with the top down.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible is equipped with a roll bar behind the rear seats, which deploys in the event of a rollover accident. Deployment takes 150 milliseconds.

• When the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s roof is raised, the trunk will hold 5.95 cubic feet of cargo.

• When the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s roof is lowered, the trunk will hold 4.4 cubic feet of cargo.

• With the 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s rear seats folded down, it can hold 23.1 cubic feet of cargo.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible’s trunk lid can support up to 176 pounds of whatever you can place on it.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible comes standard with an auxiliary audio input jack, and can be outfitted with Bluetooth wireless cell phone connectivity as well as a USB port and a smartphone integration kit.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible can be painted one of 12 colors, equipped with one of three top colors, upholstered in one of eight cloth or leather materials, trimmed in one of seven panel materials, and decorated with one of seven interior color accents.

• The 2009 Mini Cooper is assembled in Oxford, England. The engine is made in France, and the transmission is made in Germany. Only 5 percent of the Cooper’s parts are sourced from the U.S. or Canada.

• The Oxford plant employs 6,800 employees who build 800 Minis every day.

Note: This review was published on December 8, 2009. It may not reflect data that has become available for this vehicle since that date.