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Monday 14 May 2012

Fastest Mini Unleashed




BMW Mini fans might be pleased to know that the new Mini John Cooper Works GP is going on sale. The bad news is that only 2000 of these Mini’s will be produced and only a handful will reach South Africa in 2013. The Mini John Cooper Works GP was unveiled at the Mini United Festival at the Le Castellet circuit  in France over the weekend.

The exact power output of this Mini remain secret at this point, but it’s really fast, and went around the Nürburgring's Nordschleife circuit 19 seconds faster than the 2006 Cooper S kit car. Estimates could very well be in the region of 160kW or more from its 1.6-litre turbo engine, so it’s impressive.

The Mini John Cooper Works GP comes fitted with adjustable suspension, race-spec braking system and soft racing tyres that contribute to superb handling. The interior is distinctly inspired by motor sport and is fitted with two sport racing seats.

Pricing and further spec details will be available in good time, for now you can dream of driving one.  

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