New MINI JCW Challenge on the way...

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Basically the new GP3 under a different name;


Interesting spec;
Quaife LSD
Nitron adjustable coilovers (height, rebound with adjustable camber plates -2 degrees factory set)
Cup 2 tyres
Team Dynamics Wheels
Mintex brake pads
Final Body Graphics not designed yet.

No word on a stripped out interior but it could be the most hardcore MINI yet.

[chryslerben]

Nice! where did you get the specs from? I'm sorely tempted as the standard jcw's a blast.

Wonder if you can but the parts as a retro fit?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

chryslerben said:

Nice! where did you get the specs from? I'm sorely tempted as the standard jcw's a blast.

Wonder if you can but the parts as a retro fit?

MINI just sent out the internal activation email and as I owned a GP and had been asking about this car I was forwarded the pdf.

I won't cut and paste the whole lot as there is a lot of stuff you won't be interested in but it's a push to market the John Cooper brand forward for more sales.

[k-ink]

7 hideous air intakes on the front of a mini. Ridiculous! Another contender for the ugliest new hatch.

[Evolved]

Looks crap! No doubt sell loads.

[Jim AK]

Evolved said:

Looks crap! No doubt sell loads.

Undoubtedly.

Hope those that get one like their dentist!

[delta0]

Are Cup 2 tyres safe enough to use on the road? I know they are road legal but I would have thought wet, winter or not warmed up and these tyres will be twitchy.

[ejenner]

delta0 said:

Are Cup 2 tyres safe enough to use on the road? I know they are road legal but I would have thought wet, winter or not warmed up and these tyres will be twitchy.

Depends how you drive... and so for that reason, of course they are. If you're taking risks then maybe they wouldn't be as safe as another tyre... but who would be so foolish?

[J-P]

I think the spec sounds great. If it's not a stripped out car then I'd be very interested. EVO article implies that it isn't.

http://www.evo.co.uk/mini/17579/mini-and-evo-joini...

ETA - to add link to EVO article

Edited by J-P on Sunday 3rd April 19:28

[ging84]

Sounds like it will be quite different to a GP

As for people saying it looks crap etc

That's a stock photo of the current JCW

[J-P]

Yes sounds like it's quite different to the previous GP versions and yes that's the stock JCW pic. Although, this car is UK only, whereas the GPs were global as well as limited.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

photo is whats provided on the internal email and the car will only come in that colour......

The standard car is as listed below:
XM92 MINI John Cooper Works
A62 White Silver
DAE1 Dinamica/cloth combination Carbon Black 2HY 17” John Cooper Works Track Spoke in Black 383 Roof and Mirror caps in Black
4BD Interior Trim Piano Black
507 Park Distance Control (PDC) rear
521 Rain Sensor with Auto headlight activation 5A4 Adaptive LED headlights
The specification of the car is fixed with no amendments possible.

Carbon Fibre Air Intake and Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers
Contrasting distinctively against the White Silver metallic paint and containing genuine carbon fibre the air intake and carbon fibre mirror covers sets the car apart from a standard MINI John Cooper Works.
JCW Pro Aerokit Plus
To enhance the already sporty looks of the MINI John Cooper Works the Challenge is fitted with the JCW Pro Aerokit Plus, this includes front splitters as well as rear diffuser and rear splitter. These are completed by the rear spoiler add-ons painted in gloss black to match the spoiler itself.

[J-P]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

photo is whats provided on the internal email and the car will only come in that colour......

The standard car is as listed below:
XM92 MINI John Cooper Works
A62 White Silver
DAE1 Dinamica/cloth combination Carbon Black 2HY 17” John Cooper Works Track Spoke in Black 383 Roof and Mirror caps in Black
4BD Interior Trim Piano Black
507 Park Distance Control (PDC) rear
521 Rain Sensor with Auto headlight activation 5A4 Adaptive LED headlights
The specification of the car is fixed with no amendments possible.

Carbon Fibre Air Intake and Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers
Contrasting distinctively against the White Silver metallic paint and containing genuine carbon fibre the air intake and carbon fibre mirror covers sets the car apart from a standard MINI John Cooper Works.
JCW Pro Aerokit Plus
To enhance the already sporty looks of the MINI John Cooper Works the Challenge is fitted with the JCW Pro Aerokit Plus, this includes front splitters as well as rear diffuser and rear splitter. These are completed by the rear spoiler add-ons painted in gloss black to match the spoiler itself.

Sounds lovely - might have to get my name down for one. Any power increase mentioned? Car can probably handle it with a Quaiffe diff?

[LaurasOtherHalf]

J-P said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

photo is whats provided on the internal email and the car will only come in that colour......

The standard car is as listed below:
XM92 MINI John Cooper Works
A62 White Silver
DAE1 Dinamica/cloth combination Carbon Black 2HY 17” John Cooper Works Track Spoke in Black 383 Roof and Mirror caps in Black
4BD Interior Trim Piano Black
507 Park Distance Control (PDC) rear
521 Rain Sensor with Auto headlight activation 5A4 Adaptive LED headlights
The specification of the car is fixed with no amendments possible.

Carbon Fibre Air Intake and Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers
Contrasting distinctively against the White Silver metallic paint and containing genuine carbon fibre the air intake and carbon fibre mirror covers sets the car apart from a standard MINI John Cooper Works.
JCW Pro Aerokit Plus
To enhance the already sporty looks of the MINI John Cooper Works the Challenge is fitted with the JCW Pro Aerokit Plus, this includes front splitters as well as rear diffuser and rear splitter. These are completed by the rear spoiler add-ons painted in gloss black to match the spoiler itself.

Sounds lovely - might have to get my name down for one. Any power increase mentioned? Car can probably handle it with a Quaiffe diff?

from what i've been told it's not on the cards, the engine mod is the bluetooth exhaust.

the one thing i have been told is extremely limited build numbers, like 50 or so.

the problem with that is they sold me a GP as a 200 uk models limited edition. which turned out to be bks...

[J-P]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

J-P said:

LaurasOtherHalf said:

photo is whats provided on the internal email and the car will only come in that colour......

The standard car is as listed below:
XM92 MINI John Cooper Works
A62 White Silver
DAE1 Dinamica/cloth combination Carbon Black 2HY 17” John Cooper Works Track Spoke in Black 383 Roof and Mirror caps in Black
4BD Interior Trim Piano Black
507 Park Distance Control (PDC) rear
521 Rain Sensor with Auto headlight activation 5A4 Adaptive LED headlights
The specification of the car is fixed with no amendments possible.

Carbon Fibre Air Intake and Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers
Contrasting distinctively against the White Silver metallic paint and containing genuine carbon fibre the air intake and carbon fibre mirror covers sets the car apart from a standard MINI John Cooper Works.
JCW Pro Aerokit Plus
To enhance the already sporty looks of the MINI John Cooper Works the Challenge is fitted with the JCW Pro Aerokit Plus, this includes front splitters as well as rear diffuser and rear splitter. These are completed by the rear spoiler add-ons painted in gloss black to match the spoiler itself.

Sounds lovely - might have to get my name down for one. Any power increase mentioned? Car can probably handle it with a Quaiffe diff?

from what i've been told it's not on the cards, the engine mod is the bluetooth exhaust.

the one thing i have been told is extremely limited build numbers, like 50 or so.

the problem with that is they sold me a GP as a 200 uk models limited edition. which turned out to be bks...

Interesting... I'm not too bothered about exclusivity, the spec sounds does sound good though.

[J-P]

Apparently - it's definitely a four seater, which suits me!

[sad61t]

Is it available with the auto box?

[Jordan210]

This is UK special edition a bit like the Challenge 210. Not a standalone model like the GP.

USA and Japan markets tend to get a few more Special editions in small numbers.

So good to see MINI UK doing a small number car. Hopefully it doesn't just look like a JCW with bolted on dealer fit options and has a few special bits on it.

Just remember the GP is always the swan song at the end of the model year. So F56 GP will be 3/4 years away.

Edited by Jordan210 on Friday 8th April 19:29

[J-P]

sad61t said:

Is it available with the auto box?

No manual only.

[J-P]

Jordan210 said:

This is UK special edition a bit like the Challenge 210. Not a standalone model like the GP.

USA and Japan markets tend to get a few more Special editions in small numbers.

So good to see MINI UK doing a small number car. Hopefully it doesn't just look like a JCW with bolted on dealer fit options and has a few special bits on it.

Just remember the GP is always the swan song at the end of the model year. So F56 GP will be 3/4 years away.

Edited by Jordan210 on Friday 8th April 19:29

Yes but this appears to have some significant changes to the oily bits (such as a Quiffe diff, 2 way adjustable suspension and camber plates) which are not available as options from Mini, not to mention cup 2 tyres. It will be interesting to see how they price it. I suspect it will be very expensive for a Mini.