MINI shows off John Cooper Works Cooper and Cooper Clubman in New York
The JCW package will be offered on Cooper and Cooper Clubman models, and Canadian dealers will start receiving them this summer.
MINI said earlier this year John Cooper Works would become a sub-brand of the make, instead of being a separate entity. For the consumer, it doesn't mean much, since you'll be able to purchase a JCW Cooper directly off the showroom floor, just like before.
Under the hood, the Clubman with the John Cooper Works package gets a revised version of the S model's turbo 1.6-liter 4-cylinder, good for 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque that peaks from 1,850 to 5,600 rpm. MINI also claims that under hard acceleration, the engine momentarily reaches an overboost peak of 207 lb-ft. The JCW Clubman reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Other mechanical upgrades include more-powerful brakes, a stiffer suspension, a revised exhaust system and exclusive 17-inch alloys, while the 6-speed transmission also gets modifications for JCW duty. For the first time in a MINI, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) are paired together, and a locking differential is standard.
The world premiere of the John Cooper Works models was held during the Geneva Auto Show, but this is the North American debut. Pricing for Canada has yet to be announced.
photo:BMW
The JCW package will be offered on Cooper and Cooper Clubman models, and Canadian dealers will start receiving them this summer.
MINI said earlier this year John Cooper Works would become a sub-brand of the make, instead of being a separate entity. For the consumer, it doesn't mean much, since you'll be able to purchase a JCW Cooper directly off the showroom floor, just like before.
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Under the hood, the Clubman with the John Cooper Works package gets a revised version of the S model's turbo 1.6-liter 4-cylinder, good for 208 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque that peaks from 1,850 to 5,600 rpm. MINI also claims that under hard acceleration, the engine momentarily reaches an overboost peak of 207 lb-ft. The JCW Clubman reaches 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Other mechanical upgrades include more-powerful brakes, a stiffer suspension, a revised exhaust system and exclusive 17-inch alloys, while the 6-speed transmission also gets modifications for JCW duty. For the first time in a MINI, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) are paired together, and a locking differential is standard.
The world premiere of the John Cooper Works models was held during the Geneva Auto Show, but this is the North American debut. Pricing for Canada has yet to be announced.
photo:BMW
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