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The new MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible.
Wed Oct 23 00:01:00 CEST 2024 Press Release
• New exterior & interior styling, centrally mounted JCW exhaust system and additional wheel options. • 2.0l, four-cylinder engine produces 231hp, 380Nm of torque and 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds or less. • MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible priced from £31,200 and £35,200 RRP respectively. • Available to order from retailers now, with customer deliveries taking place in early 2025.
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With engine outputs of 231hp/380Nm, dialled up suspension,
race-inspired chassis adjustments and purist exterior design, the
latest MINI models with John Cooper Works performance have joined the
MINI family.
With motorsport inspired interior design - including variant
exclusive John Cooper Works experience mode - red and black knitted
dashboard, and stainless-steel pedals, the new MINI John Cooper Works
and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible celebrate the brands heritage
and success on the racetrack.
The MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works
Convertible will be produced at the home of MINI production, MINI
Plant Oxford. The MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works
Convertible are available to order from retailers now, with pricing
starting from £31,200 RRP and £35,200 RRP respectively.
Model | Max Power (hp) | Peak Torque (Nm) | Acceleration (0-62mph) | Top Speed (mph) | RRP Starting Price |
MINI John Cooper Works | 231 | 380 | 6.1 | 155 | £31,200 |
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible | 231 | 380 | 6.4 | 152 | £35,200 |
Maximum John Cooper Works Performance.
In
keeping with John Cooper Works models of the past, the latest MINI
John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible carry over
the anticipated go-kart handling and performance from previous
generations.
A 2.0l, four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine powers both the
MINI John Cooper Works (consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.5 l/62
miles; CO2 emissions combined: 154 - 147 g/km according to
WLTP) and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible (combined fuel
consumption: 7.1 – 6.8/62 miles; CO2 emissions combined: 161 - 155
g/km according to WLTP), producing 231hp and 380Nm of torque.
Both models receive an additional 74hp when compared with the MINI
Cooper C and MINI Cooper C Convertible.
The MINI John Cooper Works offers a 0-62mph time of 6.1 seconds
and a top speed of 155mph, while the MINI John Cooper Works
Convertible hits 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 152mph.
To allow for a more dynamic acceleration, the new John Cooper Works
models receive a dual-clutch automatic transmission and enhanced
suspension to increase handling ability.
A purist design exterior.
The iconic exterior
appearance of the MINI Cooper has remained consistent in these latest
models but elevated further to meet the high standards of the John
Cooper Works badge. A centrally mounted single-exit exhaust system is
offered for the first time, alongside a sculpted black rear diffuser,
red JCW branded brake callipers and additional alloy wheel options.
The MINI John Cooper Works comes as standard with 17” JCW Sprint
Spoke alloy wheels in black, Chili Red exterior paint and an
aerodynamically shaped rear spoiler. 18” JCW Lap Spoke 2-tone wheels
are available optionally, alongside six other body colours.
The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible is offered as standard
with Chili Red exterior paint, 17” JCW Sprint Spoke alloy wheels and a
choice of seven further body colours optionally, including model
exclusive Cooper Grey.
Both cars have an option of Jet Black or Chili Red mirror caps,
while LED headlights - with daytime horizontal JCW specific running
lights - come as standard to complete the exterior.
Race-inspired interior.
The purist design of the
exterior is continued throughout the inside of the vehicles, with a
Vescin/Cord combination in JCW black with red accents. The John Cooper
Works seats are upholstered in black synthetic leather with knitted
red stitching which provide firm support for dynamic driving. A
knitted surface on the dashboard and seats offer a chequered flag
pattern, nodding back to the motorsport roots of John Cooper Works,
alongside stainless-steel pedals and a JCW sport steering wheel with
branded six-o’clock fabric spoke.
The interior is focused on the high-resolution OLED display and
toggle bar found in the rest of the MINI family. The new 24cm central
instrument display provides relevant information at all times and can
be easily operated by the driver and passenger. MINI Experience Modes
- Vivid, Core, Green, Timeless, Balance and Personal allow the
ambience in the interior to be customised to further the
personalisation of the cars, while new JCW mode additionally shows
performance related data including power, torque, engine temperature
and a G-Force meter.
Offering an increase in standard specification, both models
receive Level 1 as standard, which includes a Head-Up display,
Wireless Charging, High Beam Assist, Heated Front Seats and Exterior
Mirror Package. Each model additionally receives Harmon Kardon as
standard.
Advanced assistance systems.
Both John Cooper
Works variants are well-equipped as standard to support the driver.
Thanks to 12 ultrasonic sensors and four surround view cameras, the
vehicle can identify real-world traffic conditions such as automatic
speed and distance control as well as aiding the driver when it comes
to parking, offering the chance to indicate automatic parking
manoeuvres independently as a part of Parking Assistant Plus. Sensors
also aid the driver when driving at high speed, with steering and lane
keeping as standard. Equipped in this way, the MINI John Cooper Works
models combine dynamic driving fun with safe comfort and usability for
daily driving.
The MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works
Convertible are available to order from retailers now, with pricing
starting from £31,200 RRP and £35,200 RRP respectively.
Ends
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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
MINI John Cooper Works (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.5 l/62
miles according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 154 – 147 g/km;
CO2-class: E).
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible (fuel consumption combined:
7.1 – 6.8 l/62 miles according to WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 161 –
155 g/km; CO2-class: F).