This is the MINI John Cooper Works GP and it’s the fastest
MINI production model ever built. The MINI JCW will be shown at the 2012 Paris
Motor Show at the end of this month. The bad news is that only 2000 units will
be made worldwide and only a very limited number will grace South Africa, so it
may be time to ready that cash and hope for the best.
If you manage to get your hands on a MINI JCW GP you will be
entertained with its turbocharged 1.6-litre four cylinder engine that kicks out
160kW and 260Nm of torque. Put your foot down from standstill and you will
reach 100km/h 6.3 seconds later and go on to clock 242km/h, just make sure no
one is watching. The MINI JCW GP sips fuel at a rate of 7.1-litres/100km with a
CO2 emissions figure of 165g/km.
17-inch alloys with sport tyres offer a much needed grip when cornering at high speeds but standard tyres are available as an option. The individually adjustable coilover suspension lowers the vehicle by as much as 20mm which further enhances handling.
Inside, two Recaro race seats await the driver and
‘co-driver’ and feature special GP stitching. There is no rear bench but there
is a cargo guard to prevent cargo from sliding forward while you race your way
to happiness. The thick-rimmed steering wheel offers comfort while driving and
the interior is finished off in Piano black and the roof liner, rev counter and
speedometer are finished in anthracite.
News Source: Cars.co.za
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