The Mini John Cooper Works GP badge looks like it could be set to make a return. A Mini exec told US mag Car and Driver that the rumours suggesting a comeback for the lightweight special could have some basis in truth.
As with the 2006 model, which was sold in limited numbers back in 2006, the new car would follow a simple theme: a modest power increase, a gentle weight reduction programme and seriously tweaked suspension.
The extra motive power seems likely to come from the same 1.6 turbo that's due to be dropped into the forthcoming Countryman JCW, so expect around 220hp or so, rather than the regular car's 208hp.
Other details are sketchy but, given the fact that the previous GP was a two-seater affair, there are some smart bets being taken on the new GP (GP2? - Ed) being based on the new Mini Coupe. We shall see...