Official Premier: UK Exclusive MINI Cooper JCW Challenge
For years MINI tuners have been applying the magic formula of a limited slip differential, lighter wheels and a coil-over suspension. And for years it’s transformed the MINI into a track machine with vastly more performance than anything the factory has every produced. Now MINI is getting into the game. Introducing the UK Exclusive MINI Cooper JCW Challenge with fully adjustable suspension, JCW Pro exhaust and lightweight Team Dynamics wheels. What we’ve always waited for. The only rub is that it’s UK only. Here are the details:
- UK only model, limited production run, with each car numbered. Unique colour and specification combination
- Inspired by the latest MINI Challenge racing car, with key technical features developed in partnership with the same suppliers involved with the race car
- The chassis has been upgraded with Nitron springs and dampers along with front camber plates. They will be fully adjustable for both height and camber. There’s also a stiffer set of sway bars to give flatter handling.
- Brakes are the same four-piston Brembo set-up from the JCW but the Challenge will use bespoke Mintex pads of greater bite.
- A real old school limited slip differential from Quaife will be standard on the car – the first mechanical differential since the early days of the R56
- Team Dynamics wheels fitted to save over 3 lbs per corner. They’ll be 17? in diameter but will a full 7.5? width. High-grip Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 types round out the package
- Based on the potent MINI John Cooper Works, featuring 231hp and a 153mph top speed
- Premiere at Goodwood Festival of Speed, priced at £32,000 OTR
Sadly this is a UK only release with no current plans on selling it elsewhere. However its rare when MINI produces such a well engineered model for a one market. We’d be surprised if MINI isn’t considering the JCW Challenge for other markets outside the UK.
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