Shown on Monday, Jan. 9: 2012 Mini Roadster. What is it? A two-seat version of the Mini Convertible, but this one has a ragtop that you open and close by hand, like the Porsche Boxster Spyder or your dad’s old MG. Is it real? Well, as of last week, you could order one on the Mini Web site. What they said: “Just like the Coupe, the Roadster went from development to production in only two short years,†said Ian Robertson, the BMW board member responsible for sales and marketing. Indeed, a concept version of the Roadster was at the 2010 Detroit show. Read More on the NY Times site
Yes they do. Along with Riley, Rolls-Royce and MINI. And, maybe this is actually their attempt at the new TR4 that BMW won't yet comment on when it comes to a revival of Triumph.