John Cooper Works, the longstanding performance arm for the all mighty Mini is readying to debut the JCW Challenge in all it’s track loving glory @ the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.
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Higher speed, more torque, faster acceleration and increased levels of grip on the JCW Challenge will ensure this Mini will reach for the boiling point on the hot hatch temperature gauge.
Internally the JCW Challenge is all business. Designed straight for the track the JCW Challenge’s highlights include the full rollcage, HANS (Head And Neck Support) system, Sparco steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats. Externally a JCW Aerodynamics Kit enhances the ‘Get me on the track NOW’ image with adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser and performance front spoiler the highlights.
Most importantly of course, JCW haven’t scrimped on the mechanical upgrades with a long list of overall chassis and driveshaft improvements that ensure it not only handles like a go kart, but also delivers an additional 35 Hp (210 Hp in total) over the standard Cooper S.
Full mechanical details can be found in the press release on the click through. What an amazingly sexy vehicle.
Nick Hall of WorldCarFans had the recent delight in thumping the new Mini Cooper through many a twist and turn blazing a trail from Barcelona through to Amsterdam all in the name of late night clubbing pursuits.
A quality read, Nick summed up many common thoughts regarding the dish plate sized central speedometer.
“It???s bigger than an elephant???s head and yet still hard to read thanks to its low-slung, central position. It???s overdone, Care Bear cute and after 12 hours at the wheel made me want to smash the car???s cute little face in.”
Kick on through to WorldCarFans for the full article here. There are also plenty of pictures to decorate your new MINI shrine with also.
Sporting a new powerplant, more safety considerations and cosmetic tweaks the MINI should continue to excite it’s loyal fans for the immediate future.
Read on about the new Mini @ Channel4, Autocar & Whatcar?
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