The MINI model could also be transitioning to being absolutely electrical, however that hasn’t stopped it from indulging in a little bit of petrol-powered enjoyable. That is the newest MINI John Cooper Works, primarily based on the brand new F66 Cooper (and F67 Cooper Convertible) that’s itself a heavy facelift of the F56 three-door hatch (and F57 cabrio).
Being that the donor vehicles not solely use the identical platform but additionally the identical engines as earlier than, there was sure to be restricted scope for enhancing the recent JCW fashions, and so it was the case. Retaining the B48 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the vehicles proceed to provide 231 PS, though torque has been bumped up considerably from 320 to 380 Nm.
Regardless of this, the dash from zero to 100 km/h takes an an identical 6.1 seconds for the hatch and 6.4 seconds for the heavier convertible, though high speeds at the moment are barely larger at 250 km/h for the hatch and 245 km/h for the cabrio. Drive is distributed to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, changing the outgoing eight-speed computerized.
Sustaining the overly sporty nature of the JCW mannequin is a specially-tuned suspension setup with adaptive dampers, together with bigger brakes with JCW-branded purple callipers. MINI is boasting about the truth that a prototype primarily based on the brand new mannequin received its class at this 12 months’s Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Setting the JCW aside from the usual Cooper is a bodykit that provides some aggression again to the simplified MINI design language. The big hexagonal grille integrates giant intakes and scoops, in addition to a chequered flag mesh. One other pair of inlets on both facet will increase engine cooling and improves aerodynamics, whereas additional again you’ll discover deeper facet skirts.
On the again, the JCW sports activities a break up tailgate spoiler (solely on the hatch, in fact) and a sizeable rear diffuser. All these things are shared with the JCW trim for the usual Cooper, however the full-fat mannequin beneficial properties a visual centre-exit exhaust poking out from the aforementioned diffuser. You additionally get JCW-specific horizontal daytime working lights, 17- and 18-inch alloy wheel designs and non-obligatory purple door mirrors, roof and bonnet stripes.
Inside, the automobile is wearing JCW’s trademark black and purple color scheme, most evident on the knitted dashboard cowl with its distinctive chequered flag sample. Additionally fitted are a thicker JCW steering wheel (with the standard cloth centre spoke) and JCW sports activities seats in black fake leather-based, the latter with purple stitching and multicoloured knitted shoulder pads.
GALLERY: F67 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
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