2013 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hatchback 2-Door 1.6L

Specification

Mileage 654

Year 2013

Exterior Thunder Gray Metalic

Interior Black

Top Speed 150 MPH

0 – 60 5.9

BHP 211

Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Engine Capacity 1598

Engine Configuration inline 4

Model History

The top model Mini from the last generation was the JCW GP - a special edition with just 2,000 units. Now it seems history is about to repeat itself as Mini has just unveiled the official details on the new John Cooper Works GP, escribed by the company as the fastest Mini ever built: it laps the Nürburgring-Nordschleife in 8 min. 23 seconds.

The new John Cooper Works GP will be offered with powertrain, hassis and aerodynamics technology inspired directly by motor sport, ut Mini did not announced any specifications just yet. However, hey did confirmed it lapped the Nurburgring ring in 8 minutes and 23 seconds - an improvement over the previous GP model by 19 seconds.

On the exterior the new model will be distinguished by large front and rear aprons, triking side skirts, bespoke roof spoiler and newly developed rear diffuser. This impressive package continues on the interior where the car has the rear seats removed in order to get a more racing appearance.

The new model will go on sale later this year in a limited run of 2,000 units, ith the occasion Mini announced that only 500 units will be imported to the U.S. market.

Equipment

The model comes equipped with xenon headlights in black shells, og lamps, un protection glazing, ir conditioning, lectric windows, SC with special GP mode, nd a Sport button, ear strut rein

Exterior

The car comes with an aerodynamic package which includes a large front and rear aprons, triking side sills and model-specific roof spoiler. On the front a large spoiler has been used in order to reduce drag coefficient by 6%.

Interior

For the interior Mini opted to remove the rear seats and focused on the needs of the driver and "co-driver". The model comes equipped with Recaro sports seats with special GP stitching and a cargo guard that prevents items from sliding forward out of the luggage compartment. The interior package continues with a thick-rimmed leather steering wheel and the gearshift knob with chrome ring and red shift diagram; an anthracite roof liner, iano black interior surfaces and door grips, nd an anthracite rev counter and speedometer dials.

Engine & Transmission

Mini has placed a heavily modified 1.6-liter, -cylinder turbo engine that delivers a total of 218 HP at 6,000 rpm and a peak torque of 191 lb-ft from just 1,750 rpm. The model will sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds, ccelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear of just 5.9 seconds and can hit a top speed of 150 mph. The turbocharged engine also delivers outstanding efficiency: 39.8 mpg.

The new JCW GP is the first MINI model that comes equipped with an individually adjustable coil over suspension that allows the ride height to be lowered by up to 20 millimeters. Among other things, his means the suspension set-up can be fine-tuned to different circuit conditions whenever the MINI goes out onto the track.

Wheels, ires & Brakes

Racing-derived sports brake system, eaturing six-piston Brembo fixed-caliper disc brakes, ented at the front and a set of Challenge inspired 17-inch light alloy wheels, ith sport tires 215/40 R17 on the front and 215/40 R17 at the rear.

History

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