Intercooler for Mini Cooper Cooper Clubman Convertible Coupe Roadster (2009-2015) 1.6L

High-Efficiency Stepped Front-Mount Intercooler for 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster (R56 / R55 / R57 / R58 / R59)

What it Does: The Front-Mount Intercooler replaces the undersized factory heat exchanger on the 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster to drastically drop charge air temperatures and eliminate thermal throttling under boost.

The Stock Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster Heat Soak Limitation

Factory charge air cooling on the turbocharged 1.6L Prince N14 / N18 engine relies on a compact, thin tube-and-fin heat exchanger with crimped plastic end tanks. Under repeated wide-open-throttle pulls or track conditions, this core rapidly heat soaks, sending intake air temperatures (IATs) soaring past optimal combustion limits. To prevent catastrophic knock and pre-ignition, the factory DME pulls aggressive ignition timing, leading to flat spots, sluggish throttle response, and significant power loss. Furthermore, factory plastic tanks degrade over time under thermal cycling, creating high-boost boost leaks along the crimp seam.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered for maximum thermal mass and flow velocity, this upgraded front-mount unit features a stepped 550 x 210 x 110 mm core providing an expansive 12.70-liter volume—a 190% increase in capacity and 230% more frontal surface area over OEM. The cast aluminum end tanks with 56 mm connection ports reduce interior turbulence and maintain continuous high boost pressure without splitting. An anti-corrosive thermal protective finish defends the external fins against road grime and salt without impeding ambient cross-flow heat dissipation, ensuring consistent cooling performance run after run.

What's Included

• 1 x Stepped Front-Mount Intercooler (12.70 L Core)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2009-2014 Mini Cooper S / JCW Hardtop (R56 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo
• 2009-2014 Mini Cooper S / JCW Clubman (R55 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo
• 2009-2015 Mini Cooper S / JCW Convertible (R57 Facelift) 1.6L Turbo
• 2012-2015 Mini Cooper S / JCW Coupe (R58) 1.6L Turbo
• 2012-2015 Mini Cooper S / JCW Roadster (R59) 1.6L Turbo
• Excludes: John Cooper Works GP2 models

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the R56 Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2009-2015 Mini Cooper Cooper,Clubman,Convertible,Coupe,Roadster equipped with the N14 and N18 1.6L turbo engines. This intercooler does not fit JCW GP2 models.

Are mounting brackets or hardware included?

Mounting hardware is not included; the unit is designed to utilize existing factory mounting locations and retention fasteners.

The Mini Cooper Precision Standard

Engineered to meet stringent European performance tolerances, this intercooler upgrade delivers dense, oxygen-rich charge air to your Prince engine without triggering check engine lights or disrupting sensitive MAP sensor calibrations.