The distinctive features of the MINI Cooper S Convertible include the powerful air intakes and black hexagon-look radiator, with the LED lights bringing up the rear. Sportiness is in abundance too, exemplified by the chrome-plated twin tailpipe.

With all that driving fun to go round, it's a good job the MINI Convertible was made to seat four.

Brace yourself – for a top speed of 225 km/h, a 181 HP engine and 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. And the there's the twin-scroll turbocharger and an Overboost function with max. 198 ft./lb. of torque. Wide track, long wheelbase, short overhangs, low centre of gravity and "a wheel in each corner" – in other words, a natural athlete.