2003 MINI

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW Race Car

Price £14,995 Ono

When the R53 was released, BMW wanted to prove the performance and reliability of the R53 Mini Cooper S. So they tasked Tony Franks at JCW Garages to build an endurance car to compete in Dubai and Nurburgring 24hrs. This is that very car. It was also used as a launch car at the Nürburgring for testing and was driven by the late Karl-Heinz Kalbfell, it has most recently raced with the no95 in his honour. The car then went on to compete in 750 MC Enduro and Roadsports taking some wins in the meantime. More recently it has been running in local Castle Combe Championships and remains competitive in the right hands.

Specification:

Engine (230BHP Rebuilt April 2025)

Refreshed JCW Head

Refreshed Teflon Coated Supercharger

Teflon Coated JCW Pistons

Link ECU (Mapped by 1320 Mini)

Thick Wall Block

ARP Head studs & Rod Bolts

Upgraded Ignition

Custom Induction

Solid Engine Mounts

Stainless Manifold & Exhaust System

Aftermarket Top Mount Intercooler

Uprated Fuel System

April 2025 the overhaul included fresh fluids & filters, new starter motor, oil seal and head gasket set, big end and conrod bearings, Timing chain kit with gear, Spark plugs and cam position sensor

Gearbox & Handling

Lightweight Flywheel

Upgraded Clutch

Gripper LSD

BC Coilovers

Adjustable Anti Roll Bars

Polybushed Suspension

HiSpec Front Calipers

JLS AP Air Jack System

Short Shift Gear Linkage

OBP Brake Bias Valve

Front Strut Brace

Interior & Exterior

Cobra Buckets Seats

TRS Harnesses (Out of Date)

Plumped In Extinguisher System (Requires Service)

Weld in Multipoint Roll Cage

Carbon Dashboard

Link Digital Dash

Wired Remote GoPro

JCW Kit

Ploycarb Windows

BBS Light weight Wheels on AR1

Autec Spare Wheels with Rainsports

Rear flat floor and diffuser

Carbon Fibre Rear Spoiler

The car comes with limited history, what the owner has found on the internet and then a number of recent invoices from where the car has had a good going over including brake, suspension and engine parts. There is also a spares package which includes one spare set of Autec wheels (other two sets available at extra cost), spare cylinder heads, driveshafts, FMIC, exhaust system and other useful parts. Please note air jack equipment available at additional cost. We have additional images available upon request as well as a walk around video. Viewing by appointment only. We can assist with delivery and export if required.