2015 MINI John Cooper Works to Make 231-HP
The 2015 MINI John Cooper Works will share its powerplant with the BMW 225i Active Tourer, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 231 hp.
Considering the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer shares the same platform as the new MINI models, it’s almost no surprise that the German automaker will also share powerplants. Compared to the previous-generation JCW models, the 2015 MINI will increase from 208 hp and will be about 20 percent more power than the Cooper S. Expect the 2015 MINI JCW to accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in less than six seconds and its top speed will likely be around 150 mph.
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The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer equipped with the same engine will accelerate to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and transmission options on the BMW include six- and eight-speed automatics and a six-speed manual.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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