MINI goes Grand Prix
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[02/23/2006] The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit does the 0-100km/h sprint in under 6.5 seconds and hits a claimed top speed of 233km/h. Power output is 163kW, 101kW per litre, while maximum torque is 245Nm.
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The fastest, most powerful production MINI ever storms into view at the Geneva Motor Show.
The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit does the 0-100km/h sprint in under 6.5 seconds and hits a claimed top speed of 233km/h. Power output is 163kW, 101kW per litre, while maximum torque is 245Nm.
Only 2000 of the special production model will be built, with 444 bound for the UK from July onwards.
The guide price is £22 000 (approximately R235 000) which includes £10 000 (R106 000) worth of additional equipment if specified on a standard MINI Cooper S.
Almost three-quarters of the UK allocation have already been ordered by MINI enthusiasts six months ahead of launch.
In the interests of power to weight ratio, the car weighs approximately 40kg less than a standard MINI Cooper S, which has been achieved by modifications to the chassis and engineering tweaks.
The longitudinal control arms on the rear axle are now made of aluminium and the sound-deadening material has been taken out.
The entire rear seat bench has been removed and in its place is a flat loading area that can be folded up in a Z-arrangement for access to two additional storage boxes.
Standard equipment includes limited slip differential, Dynamic Stability Control, Recaro sports seats in Panther Black leather, single CD, air-conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel. The car also features JCW sports brakes, JCW sports suspension and exclusive low-profile tyres and 18-inch light-alloy rims.
The special edition will only be available in exclusive metallic paintwork called Thunder Blue combined with a Pure Silver roof and Chili Red door mirrors.
A new aerodynamics package has been added that improves the car's drag coefficient and downforce on both front and rear axles. The package features front and rear air dams, the extra low side-sills, and the underfloor cover, as well as a wing-shaped rear spoiler.
The MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit does the 0-100km/h sprint in under 6.5 seconds and hits a claimed top speed of 233km/h. Power output is 163kW, 101kW per litre, while maximum torque is 245Nm.
Only 2000 of the special production model will be built, with 444 bound for the UK from July onwards.
The guide price is £22 000 (approximately R235 000) which includes £10 000 (R106 000) worth of additional equipment if specified on a standard MINI Cooper S.
Almost three-quarters of the UK allocation have already been ordered by MINI enthusiasts six months ahead of launch.
In the interests of power to weight ratio, the car weighs approximately 40kg less than a standard MINI Cooper S, which has been achieved by modifications to the chassis and engineering tweaks.
The longitudinal control arms on the rear axle are now made of aluminium and the sound-deadening material has been taken out.
The entire rear seat bench has been removed and in its place is a flat loading area that can be folded up in a Z-arrangement for access to two additional storage boxes.
Standard equipment includes limited slip differential, Dynamic Stability Control, Recaro sports seats in Panther Black leather, single CD, air-conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel. The car also features JCW sports brakes, JCW sports suspension and exclusive low-profile tyres and 18-inch light-alloy rims.
The special edition will only be available in exclusive metallic paintwork called Thunder Blue combined with a Pure Silver roof and Chili Red door mirrors.
A new aerodynamics package has been added that improves the car's drag coefficient and downforce on both front and rear axles. The package features front and rear air dams, the extra low side-sills, and the underfloor cover, as well as a wing-shaped rear spoiler.
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