MINI John Cooper Works Concept Defines Pint-Sized Performance
The MINI JCW looks suitably aggressive for a pint-sized performance machine. It rides on newly designed 18-inch wheels. It’s also dressed up in special side skirts, a rear apron as well as a diffuser element. Stiffer springs and high-performance brakes amp up the fun factor and should result in a“thrillingly sporty driving experience,” MINI’s words, not mine.
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As you can see, this car’s paint is pretty unique. The color is called “Bright Highways Grey,” the final layer of which is actually hand polished.
The JCW’s aggressive exterior styling hints at strong performance but the company hasn’t said anything about what’s going under the car’s hood. Rumors strongly suggest a turbocharged four-banger with around 210 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. A sports exhaust lets it bark like a bulldog.
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Rounding things out this car ought to be able to scamper from a standstill to 60 miles an hour in less than six seconds but if you’re a true MINI fan it’ll probably weasel its way into your heart in half that time.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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Pull your finger out mini! REALLY........I loved your looks AND performance for so long....but your lagging way behind in the performance stakes these days which is now making me look to other brands! These HP and Torque levels are NOTHING by today's standards when looking at the ever growing hot hatch market and frankly I'm quite surprised that the specs of the JCW have barely changed since 2007. Even the GP is a lagging behind when looking at the competition. : (