Roadster Mini vs BMW MINI Roadster
Searching for “Roadster Mini” often returns the BMW MINI Roadster. They are unrelated.
| Roadster Mini | BMW MINI Roadster | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Independent open-source project for a compact two-seat Roadster | Production two-seat convertible (model code R59) |
| Maker | Independent project, not affiliated with Tesla, SpaceX or BMW Mini | MINI, part of BMW Group |
| Years | Early concept as of October 2026 | Produced from 2012 to 2015 |
| Openness | Car and autonomy stack intended to be open source | Proprietary production car |
| Autonomous driving | Open-source autonomy stack is the goal | Not offered |
| Availability | Nothing on sale | Discontinued, sold used |
Roadster Mini is not the Tesla Roadster either. If you are looking for a classic MINI, this is the wrong site; if you want an open-source Roadster with an open autonomy stack, start with the home page or the open source page.
MINI is a trademark of BMW AG. This project is not affiliated with BMW or MINI.