On the outside, the MINI GP can be recognized by a brand new body kit designed to optimize aerodynamics. The kit includes a new
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| The GP's body kit includes a new front apron with reworked air intakes and air splitters, side skirts and a matching tail apron. (Photo: MINI U.S.A.) |
front apron with reworked air intakes and air splitters, side skirts and a matching tail apron. There are other aerodynamic improvements not visible to the eye, such as flat underbody trays to improve and redirect air flow. These changes actually benefit the driving performance of the GP; according to BMW they actually reduce the car's coefficient of drag and eliminate axle lift.
The visual distinction of the GP continues with a bold metal rear wing, chrome-trim, plus a mix-and-match approach to the paint scheme. The body is finished in a limited edition blue-gray
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| The visual distinction of the GP continues with a bold metal rear wing, chrome-trim, plus a mix-and-match approach to the paint scheme. (Photo: MINI U.S.A.) |
metallic, with Chili-red side mirrors and pure silver roof and body accents. Behind lightweight four-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels, painted in anthracite with silver faces, are lips that are really red-painted single-piston calipers - part of the John Cooper's brake package.
With all of the additions, subtractions and alterations, this final model has too many complexities to be squeezed into the Oxford production line, responsible for assembling all other MINIs, including the convertible. BMW has therefore selected Italian coachworks firm Bertone to build the vehicle.
