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The new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman.
Thu Dec 15 23:55:00 CET 2016 Press Kit
Having conquered the small car category, the latest generation of the John Cooper Works model family now takes the premium compact segment by storm, too. In terms of its exterior dimensions and space, the new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is the biggest top athlete in the history of the British brand to date. The bonus in terms of roominess, everyday practicality and long-distance suitability offers a new range of opportunities to enjoy racing passion.
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Premiere for the first John Cooper Works model of the latest
generation in the premium compact segment; new MINI John Cooper Works
Clubman combines authentic race feeling with the most space, everyday
practicality and long-distance suitability ever realised in a model of
the brand; drive and suspension technology developed based on motor
racing expertise, the all-wheel drive system ALL4 as standard and the
versatile interior enable unique flexibility in terms of both driving
properties and functionality.
Extreme driving fun and an exclusive aura due to the precisely
harmonised package of engine, suspension, aerodynamically optimised
exterior and sports car flair in the cockpit that is typical of the
John Cooper Works models; the distinct vehicle character is given
additional emphasis with model-specific standard features including
LED headlamps, MINI Driving Modes, Park Distance Control, Comfort
Access, Radio MINI Visual Boost, multifunction buttons on the steering
wheel and cruise control with brake function.
First ever combination of the current 2.0-litre petrol engine
developed for John Cooper Works models with the new generation of the
all-wheel drive system ALL4; 4-cylinder engine with MINI TwinPower
Turbo Technology and 170 kW/231 hp; engine output 29 kW/39 hp higher
than that of the MINI Cooper S Clubman; new version of the ALL4 system
optimised for weight and efficiency with electrohydraulic regulation;
6-speed manual transmission as standard, 8-speed Steptronic sports
transmission optionally available; combined EU fuel consumption:
7.4 l/100 km (automatic: 6.8 l/100 km, combined EU CO2 emissions:
168 g/km (154 g/km).
New MINI John Cooper Works Clubman with unique performance
qualities, fascinating characteristics and powerfully emotional sound
development; traction-optimised power transmission to all four wheels;
acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds (automatic:
6.3 seconds); sports exhaust system, Brembo sports brake system,
18-inch John Cooper Works Black Grip Spoke light alloy wheels and
Dynamic Stability Control DSC including Dynamic Traction Control DTC,
EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) and Performance Control as
standard; Dynamic Damper Control and 19-inch light alloy wheels
optionally available.
Innovative shooting brake concept, unique in the compact segment
and interpreted in challenging, sporty style; dynamically elongated
silhouette with long roof line; four side doors; sloping rear with
hallmark split doors; Air Curtains and Air Breathers as well as other
typical John Cooper Works design features to optimise aerodynamic
properties; front section with especially large side cooling air
inlets instead of parking lights and fog lamps; model-specific side
sills; wide rear apron with integrated, tapered dual tailpipes of the
sports exhaust system; John Cooper Works rear spoiler; hexagonal
radiator grille with honeycomb pattern and cross member in Chili Red;
John Cooper Works logo on radiator grille, side scuttles and rear;
body finish in Rebel Green, red contrasting finish for roof and mirror
caps, sport stripes in red or black as options available exclusively
for John Cooper Works models.
Five fully-fledged seats; luggage compartment volume:
360 litres; by folding down the rear backrest, optionally available in
a 40 : 20 : 40 split, the luggage volume can be expanded to 1 250
litres; touchless opening of the split doors as standard; storage
package, roof rails and tow hitch with removable ball head optionally available.
High-end display and operating concept; instrument panel on the
steering column; hallmark central instrument with standard 6.5-inch
colour screen and optional 8.8-inch colour screen; toggle switch
series including start/stop button for keyless activation and
de-activation of the engine; centre console with armrest, MINI
Controller, electric parking brake button, storage facilities and two
cupholders; optional MINI Head-Up-Display with John Cooper Works
specific display content.
Characteristic interior design in sports-car style;
John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric and Carbon Black
with integrated headrests; John Cooper Works door sill finishers; roof
liner in anthracite; John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with
multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with the
8-speed Steptronic sports transmission; gear lever or selector lever
and cockpit displays in model-specific design; pedals and driver
footrest in stainless steel.
Weight and crash-optimised body structure; standard safety
features include front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, ISOFIX
child seat mountings at the rear and optionally also on the front
passenger seat, tyre pressure display as well as Intelligent Emergency
Call and collision warning with city braking function; LED headlamps
with LED daytime running light, white turn indicators and LED rear
lights as standard; adaptive light distribution and turning light as
an option.
All driver assistance systems offered for the new MINI Clubman
also available for the John Cooper Works model: rain sensor with
automatic driving light activation, Parking Assistant, rear view
camera and Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise
control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function,
high beam assistant and road sign detection.
Standard comfort features including air conditioning and Radio
MINI Visual Boost with 6.5-inch colour screen, USB socket, AUX-IN
socket and Bluetooth hands-free facility; wide-ranging options for
additional driving fun and comfort including 2-zone automatic air
conditioning, panorama glass roof, seat surfaces in Dinamica/leather,
seat heating, MINI Excitement Package including LED ring for the
central instrument, ambient lighting with adjustable colours and MINI
logo projection from the exterior mirror on the driver’s side when
opening and closing the door, heatable and folding exterior mirrors,
interior and exterior mirrors with automatic dip function, heatable
windscreen, Harmon Kardon hi-fi speaker system, alarm system including
red LED status indicator in the fin antenna, MINI navigation system
and Wired equipment package including navigation system Professional,
operation via MINI Touch Controller and 8.8-inch colour screen with
touch function.
Additional customisation options for the exterior and interior
in the distinctive style of MINI and John Cooper Works: sport stripes,
chrome-plated exterior mirror caps, Chrome Line interior, lighting
package, MINI Yours sports leather steering wheel and
MINI Yours Interior Styles in three variants.
Current selection of MINI Connected in-car infotainment
functions; Intelligent Emergency Call and MINI TeleServices for use
with permanently installed SIM card; constantly updated range of apps
for integration in the car via smartphone; MINI Connected App as a
personal mobility assistant with wide-ranging functions in the car and
on the smartphone: appointment reminder, calculation of travel time
based on current traffic data, pedestrian navigation to car park,
route guidance, filling station and car park search, last mile
navigation to meeting point, online-based services for the use of
entertainment offers such as Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Deezer,
Audiobooks from Audible, Napster/Rhapsody, TuneIn, Glympse and Life360.
Engines, driving performance figures, fuel consumption and
emissions: MINI John Cooper Works Clubman: 4-cylinder
petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging,
direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft
control), capacity: 1 998 cc, output: 170 kW/231 hp at 5 000 - 6 000
rpm, max. torque: 350 Nm at 1 450 – 4 800 rpm, acceleration
(0–100 km/h): 6.3 seconds (automatic: 6.3 seconds), top speed:
238 km/h (238 km/h), average fuel consumption: 7.4 (6.8 litres)/100
kilometres, CO2 emissions: 168 g/km (154 g/km), exhaust emission
standard: EU6.
Exterior dimensions: Length: 4 253 millimetres Width:
1 800 millimetres Height: 1 441 millimetres Wheelbase: 2 670 millimetres
For further details on official fuel consumption figures, official specific CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at all sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html. Manual CO2 (PDF - 2.7 MB) |