Cooper [Official] 2014 MINI Cooper Mk3

[jack]

whaaat have they done to the roof ?? yes its nice to have the union jack on it, but the proportions

 

[KiwiRob]

whaaat have they done to the roof ?? yes its nice to have the union jack on it, but the proportions

I think it goes a step beyong tacky, I could imagine some Chinese or Korean brand doing shit like this but MINI, come on, the more models BMW launches in this third gen BMW MINI range the more I dislike them.

 

[SCOTT27]

The new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible.

• John Cooper Works now launches the second top athlete of the new model generation; new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible invites racing fans to enjoy extreme driving fun in a particularly exclusive way; unique vehicle concept in the small car segment combining authentic racing feel with intense open-air enjoyment, complete with the premium quality and mature product substance of the new MINI generation.

• Thrilling performance properties and extrovert charisma; drive, suspension technology and aerodynamics developed on the basis of well-established racing expertise; distinctive design features in the unmistakable style of John Cooper Works and clearly differentiated from the new MINI Convertible.

• 2.0 litre 4-cylinder power unit developed exclusively for John Cooper Works models; current engine generation with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology as the basis; fascinating performance characteristics and highly emotional sound development due to distinctive design of pistons, turbocharger and exhaust system; the most powerful engine in the MINI portfolio with 170 kW/231 bhp; output increase of 15 kW/20 hp as compared to the predecessor model and 29 kW/39 hp as compared to the new MINI Cooper S Convertible: maximum torque: 320 Newton metres; 6-speed manual transmission as standard, 6-speed Steptronic sport transmission available as an option; combined EU fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (automatic: 5.9 l/100 km, combined EU CO2 emissions: 152 g/km (138 g/km).

• Extremely sporty acceleration and elasticity figures; 0 – 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds (minus 0.3 seconds) with manual transmission and 6.5 seconds (minus 0.6 seconds) with Steptronic transmission, 80 – 120 km/h in 6.1 seconds (minus 0.7 seconds); top speed increased by 7 km/h to 242 km/h (automatic: 240 km/h).

• Power transmission to the front wheels; high-quality suspension technology with set-up geared perfectly to the vehicle concept and engine performance characteristics; standard trim includes Brembo sports brake system, 17-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels Track Spoke silver and speed-related Servotronic steering support; Dynamic Damper Control available as an option; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) and Performance Control.

• Powerfully expressive design with dynamically stretched silhouette, powerful surface shaping and optimised air routing in the style of John Cooper Works; large cooling air outlets in the front apron which also occupy the space provided for the parking lights and fog lamps in the MINI Convertible; distinctively designed side sills and rear apron; LED headlights with white turn indicators and LED rear lights as standard; radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with John Cooper Works logo; optional body finish in the variant Rebel Green exclusively available for John Cooper Works models.

• New textile top with fully electrically powered, especially low-noise operation for the first time; fully automatic opening and closing of the soft top at the press of a button in 18 seconds, also during travel at speeds up to 30 km/h; sliding roof function available at any road speed; optional MINI Yours top with integrated high-end Union Jack graphic.

• Vehicle dimensions, wheelbase and track width significantly larger than in predecessor model; optimised space on all four seats; rear seats with single-seat character and extended seat surface; luggage compartment capacity increased to 215 litres with the top closed and 160 litres with the top open; standard trim includes folding split backrest, enlarged through-loading facility and Easy Load function.

• High-quality interior with refined premium ambience, modern display and operating concept of the latest MINI generation and the sports car cockpit typical of John Cooper Works models; fully integrated rollover protection bars behind the rear seats; John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric Carbon Black with integrated headrests; John Cooper Works door sill cover strips; John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with the 6-speed Steptronic sport transmission; John Cooper Works gearshift or selector lever; cockpit displays and central instrument surround in model-specific design; pedals and driver footrest in stainless steel.

• Highly rigid body structure with convertible-specific bracing elements for an agile driving response with maximum occupant protection; complete set of standard safety features with front airbags, head-thorax airbags integrated in the backrests, 3-point automatic belts on all seats, ISOFIX child seat mountings for the front passenger seat and at the rear, tyre pressure display and partially active engine compartment lid for optimum pedestrian protection; needs-based control of the restraint systems and rollover protection by means of centralised safety electronics.

• Standard trim includes fully automatic soft top operation, air conditioning, MINI Driving Modes, Radio MINI Boost with AUX-IN and USB socket, as well as Park Distance Control.

• Exclusive optional equipment and John Cooper Works tuning accessories; optional MINI Head-Up Display with John Cooper Works specific display content; MINI Driving Assistant; Parking Assistant; rear view camera; 2-zone automatic air conditioning with convertible mode; Always Open Timer with new display content; new wind deflector with reduced weight and simplified attachment; Comfort Access; rain sensor with automatic driving lights control: MINI Excitement Package including MINI Logo projection from the exterior mirror onto the ground in front of the door on the driver's side; MINI navigation system and Wired equipment package including navigation system Professional with MINI Touch Controller; Bluetooth mobile phone preparation; exterior mirror caps in Chili Red; 18-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels CupSpoke 2-tone; John Cooper Works bonnet stripes as well as exterior and interior components from the John Cooper Works Pro design line.

• Complete MINI Connected in-car infotainment program; constantly updated selection of apps for integration in the car via smartphone; exclusive MINI functions such as MINI Streetwise, online search, Sports Instruments and Force Meter; MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with real time traffic radar and rain warning function; online-based services for the use of social networks as well as entertainment offers such as Spotify, AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible, Napster/Rhapsody, TuneIn and GoPro.

• Engines, driving performance figures, fuel consumption and emissions:
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: 4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbo charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control), capacity: 1998 cc, output: 170 kW/231 hp at 5 200 – 6 000 rpm, torque: 320 Nm at 1 250 – 4 800 rpm, acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.6 seconds (automatic: 6.5 seconds), top speed: 242 km/h (240 km/h), average fuel consumption*: 6.5 (5.9 litres)/100 kilometres, CO2 emissions*: 152 g/km (138 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.

Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3 874 millimetres
Width: 1 727 millimetres
Height: 1 415 millimetres
Wheelbase: 2 495 millimetres

 

[Rainer271]

Mini One D Clubman announced with three-cylinder diesel

Mini One D Clubman

Mini is introducing the One D Clubman in the UK where it hopes to attract more fleet and business customers.

Mini is diversifying its Clubman offerings in the United Kingdom with the One D Clubman that focuses mostly on fuel economy. It primarily targets the business segment and comes exclusively with a turbodiesel 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine developing 116 horsepower (85 kilowatts) and 200 pound-feet (270 newton meters) of torque.

The 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) sprint in 10.4 seconds and 119 mph (191 kph) top speed are less important for a potential buyer as efficiency will be the top priority. Mini says it returns 74.3 mpg UK in the combined cycle and has equivalent CO2 emissions of only 99 g/km. Buyers get to choose between a standard six-speed manual gearbox and an optional six-speed Steptronic transmission.

It comes with a comprehensive amount of standard kit, including navigation, 16-inch alloys, cruise control, leather steering wheel, fog lights, automatic headlights & wipers, along with DAB digital radio and a tire pressure monitoring system. An optional Chili Pack (£2,785) adds LED headlights, LED fog lights, automatic AC, cloth/leather upholstery, heated sports seats, and park distance control.

The manual Mini One D Clubman kicks off at £21,375 OTR whereas the automatic version begins from £22,870. It’s already available across UK dealers and deliveries are programmed to begin next month.

Source: Mini / Worldcarfans

 

[Rainer271]

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[Rainer271]

WORLD PREMIERE: The New MINI Seven

Ever since BMW took over MINI, the small British automaker has always been about heritage and has stuck to its roots more faithfully than nearly any other brand on the market. Their compact size, quirky styling, funky ergonomics and go-kart handling are all qualities still present in modern MINIs. Now, there’s going to be a new, special edition MINI that honors the past even further — the MINI Seven.

This new MINI Seven is created in honor of the original Austin Seven, which debuted in 1959 and eventually became known as the original Mini. This new MINI Seven will honor its predecessor with subtle touches and design cues that harken back to the days of the original. The Seven will be available in both 2-Door and 4-Door variants as well as both Cooper and Cooper S trims and will be available this summer.

While the MINI Seven doesn’t look all that different from its standard counterparts, there are some subtle tweaks and touches to be found that really make it stand out. The MINI Seven will use the MINI Yours color, Lapisluxury Blue, an intense non-metallic blue paint that comes from the MINI Yours customization program. Other optional colors are Pepper White, Midnight Black metallic and British Racing Green metallic. Regardless of color option, though, the MINI Seven will come with mirror housings, bonnet stripes and its roof finished in Melting Silver. The Bonnet Stripes will also feature a new Malt Brown color, a color that will make its way throughout the Seven, trimming the outsides of them. Overall, the contrast Melting Silver bits and the Malt Brown trim give the MINI Seven a classic cool look.

On the inside, an optional fabric/leather upholstery in Diamond Malt Brown, which features black leather on the seats and back rests, while the side bolsters and lower side sections are finished in a plaid fabric with Malt Brown touches and stitching. There are other upholstery options, such as Cross Punch Carbon Black and Lounge Satellite Grey, but it’s the Malt Brown fabric/leather combo that looks best and most in keeping with the overall design. The dash trim and arm rests surrounding the cabin will also be finished in Malt Brown, while Piano Black trim finish the cabin off, although the latter can be replaced with Dark Cottonwood, Fibre Alloy or Off-White trim.

In terms of powertrain, the usual engines remain. The standard MINI Seven Cooper will get the familiar buzzy little 1.5 liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which creates 134 hp, and the Cooper S model will still get the 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 189 hp. Both engines will be available with a choice of six-speed gearboxes, one manual and one automatic with paddle shifters. Performance should remain exactly the same for the Seven and the standard MINI Cooper and Cooper S.

The go-kart handling that MINI is known for remains, as the MINI Seven is equipped with the same single-joint spring strut axle at the front and a multilink setup in the rear. Dynamic Damper Control is optional, which provides electronically-controlled dampers that can be controlled via the MINI Driving Modes. The MINI Seven will come with such standard equipment as DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) which allows the driver to electronically lock the front differential. Cooper S models also get Performance Control, a system which use the front diff to counter understeer.

Aside from those changes, the MINI Seven isn’t any different from a standard MINI Cooper. However, the subtly “Seven” changes, like the cool Melting Silver paint work on the body, the Malt Brown touches on the interior, the plaid seats, and the cool “Seven” livery on the front fenders make the MINI Seven feel like something special. I’ll take a 2-Door MINI Seven Cooper S in Lapisluxury Blue with the fabric/leather seats and six-speed manual please.

Source:BMWBlog

 

[Rainer271]

Mini reveals new hardcore JCW Challenge

Mini has just announced a new limited edition of the John Cooper Works, inspired by the latest Challenge racing car for even bigger thrills.

The new Mini JCW Challenge shares the 228hp turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine with the normal JCW but comes with significant upgrades in the areas of chassis, tires and braking for better performance on the road and the track.


The differences on the visual department include enlarged air intakes at the front for increased cooling, unique wheel arch extensions and a rear spoiler. The lightweight Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels still measure 17 inches in diameter but now they are half-an-inch wider than before and save 1.5kg of unsprung weight per corner. Tires are the sticky 215/45 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s.

Total weight of the car is set at 1215kg or 15kg heavier than the standard model with Mini saying that performance figures remain unchanged, thanks to the added traction coming from tires and the LSD. 0-62mph (0-100km/h) comes in 6.3 seconds while top speed is rated at 153mph (246km/h).

There is also a range of accessories straight from the options catalog, including the JCW Pro Aerokit which offers lower front splitters, rear spoiler add-ons, a rear diffuser, rear splitters and a carbon air intake. The JCW Pro exhaust comes with carbon tailpipes and can be controlled via Bluetooth for switching between Sport and Track modes while braking is provided by a set of grooved brake discs with unique-to-the-model Mintex pads fitted.

Mini worked with the same suppliers involved with the race car and that translates into Nitron providing a NTR R1 coilover suspension which is adjustable for bump, rebound and overall ride height. The suspension was developed directly from the racing items used in the one-make series, and apart from being hand built features many titanium and hard-anodised parts.

The Challenge offers significantly different suspension geometry to that of the regular JCW thanks to the camber and castor being adjustable now. The front axle now features a set of camber adjustment plates at the front, allowing for an increase in negative camber, with the new Challenge having two degrees of negative camber on both front and rear. The company will supply customers with their recommended settings for road and track use.

The front axle also features a Quaife ATB limited slip differential instead of the standard open diff, with helical gears instead of a plate-type LSD, which works in combination with all the onboard electronic systems like DSC and Performance Control.

Mini will build 100 copies of the JCW Challenge solely for the UK market. The six-speed manual gearbox is the only option for the hottest current-gen Mini, with the price set at £32,000).

The new hot hatch will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Source: Carscoops

 

[Rainer271]

Mini John Cooper Works Challenge
The new MINI Cooper John Cooper Works Challenge takes track-driving performance to a new level, while also offering a thrilling on-road driving experience that doesn't sacrifice everyday comforts and refinement.

Based on the ultimate performance MINI, the latest John Cooper Works Hatch, the Challenge takes more than just inspiration from the current Challenge-specification racing car.

The small, passionate development team, based at MINI Plant Oxford in the UK, worked in partnership with key suppliers on the racing car to deliver the best solutions for a genuinely credible trackday machine. With its super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, adjustable suspension and limited slip differential, the MINI John Cooper Works Challenge takes bespoke track performance to levels never before seen in the small hot hatch class.

Limited to a maximum of 100 units, the exclusive MINI John Cooper Works Challenge features a unique colour combination and graphics, Genuine MINI JCW Pro Accessories, and is available in one fixed specification only.

A home-grown performance hero, designed and developed in the UK

The basis for the new John Cooper Works Challenge is the MINI John Cooper Works Hatch, manufactured, like other MINI vehicles, at MINI Plant Oxford. It's there that a small group of MINI employees had a dream to create a MINI that was specifically designed and developed to excel on a racing circuit, while maintaining perfectly useable manners on the public road. They collected their ideas outside of work time, fuelled by the desire to create a car that truly unlocked the performance potential of the latest MINI Hatch on a racing circuit. Extensive testing was then carried out on a range of circuits throughout the UK, with considerable road mileage also accrued as the specification and settings of the car were fine-tuned.

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge came to life in 'Building 71', a non-descript unit at Plant Oxford that houses OX4 Racing, a racing team run exclusively by MINI employees. It can therefore be said that the new MINI John Cooper Works Challenge is truly a 'works' car for the track, in the finest tradition.

High performance starting point: the MINI John Cooper Works Hatch

The new MINI John Cooper Works Challenge uses the latest MINI John Cooper Works Hatch as its basis - itself the most potent MINI ever produced. Powered by a 2-litre four-cylinder engine featuring MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, model-specific design of the pistons, turbocharger and exhaust release 231hp and 320nm of torque. These prodigious outputs enable a 0-62mph time of just 6.3-seconds, with a top speed of 153mph. Nevertheless, when fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox (the only gearbox option available for John Cooper Works Challenge), John Cooper Works manages a remarkable 42.2mpg, with C02 emissions of just 155g/km.

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge is readily identifiable by its bespoke body addenda, including enlarged air intakes at the front for increased cooling, uniquely contoured wheel arch extensions and a rear spoiler. Inside, John Cooper Works sports seats and sports steering wheel create the perfect environment for driving enjoyment.

Bespoke tuning parts for the ultimate road and track performance

The standard MINI John Cooper Works is a formidable performance car on road and track, but the John Cooper Works Challenge's small engineering team knew that it could be taken further still if on-track ability was prioritised to a greater degree. Realising that John Cooper Works Hatch's exceptional, and moreover reliable and fully warrantied, power output was already ample, they concentrated their efforts in the areas of chassis, tyres and braking.

Many road cars are said to be 'inspired by the world of motor racing', but the link with John Cooper Works Challenge is a more genuine one than most: the engineers turned to Nitron for the suspension, Mintex for the braking requirements, Quaife for the traction benefits of a limited slip differential and Team Dynamics for particularly lightweight alloy wheels. All these brands supply the MINI John Cooper Works racing car that competes in the top class of the UK MINI Challenge.

Chassis: tuned on road and track

Not only were the team searching for ultimate track performance, but MINI John Cooper Works Challenge was also to be a car that rewarded enthusiast drivers on the public road, while maintaining everyday usability. To that end, it seemed imperative that John Cooper Works Challenge featured a suspension that could be adjusted by the driver to the environment in which the car was being driven.

UK-based suspension supplier Nitron has provided coilover spring and damper units based on its NTR R1 system. These are adjustable for bump and rebound, as well as for overall ride height. The R1 is a direct development of the racing dampers used on the John Cooper Works racing car, and is hand-built with many titanium and hard-anodised parts to the very highest quality standards. Camber adjustment plates on the front axle allow for an increase in negative camber, with John Cooper Works Challenge possessing two degrees of negative camber on both the front and rear axle. Thanks to both camber and castor being adjustable, the suspension geometry of the new car is significantly different to that of the standard car. MINI John Cooper Works Challenge is supplied with recommended settings for both road and track driving, the damper units offering adjustment through numerous 'clicks', but owners can choose to experiment with their own settings to tune the car precisely to their own tastes.

For superior traction when powering out of corners, John Cooper Works Challenge is fitted with a Quaife automatic torque biasing (ATB) limited slip differential in place of the standard car's open item. This proven component, which uses helical gears instead of a plate-type LSD, offers a seamless operation without any abrupt 'lock up', and assists braking performance as well as transferring power away from a spinning front wheel during acceleration. The Quaife ATB differential works in combination with all standard fit electronic systems (DSC, Performance Control, etc).

Wheels and tyres: more grip, less weight

Few aspects of a car affect track performance more than tyres, and the John Cooper Works Challenge engineering team spent a lot of time during the development process testing different makes and compounds to find not only a tyre that gave the most grip on a circuit, but one that also worked well on the road.

The solution was the acclaimed Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, original equipment for a host of high-performance cars, and uniquely able to summon extremely high grip levels without causing any refinement issues.

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge retains the 17" wheel size of the standard John Cooper Works Hatch, but features 215/45 R17 tyres on a 7.5" wheel, 0.5" wider than the original specification rim that uses a 205/45 R17. The wheels are also specifically chosen for ultimate performance: the Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 rims save 1.5kg of unsprung mass per corner. Combined with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, this weight advantage further increases to 2.5kg per corner.

Braking: greater reserves of retardation

John Cooper Works Challenge employs grooved and part-drilled 330mm front discs with four-pot Brembo-developed calipers, sourced from the MINI JCW Pro Accessories range. These are paired with specially developed Mintex brake pads. This combination offers superb braking power with excellent resistance to fade on track. Even so, no compromise with on-road braking response has been required, even when used from cold.

John Cooper Works Accessories fitted as standard

The new John Cooper Works Challenge takes full advantage of the MINI JCW Pro Accessories already available for John Cooper Works Hatch.

The JCW Pro Aerokit, which features lower front splitters, rear spoiler add-ons for the already large roof spoiler, rear diffuser and rear splitters for additional aerodynamic performance, enhances the already distinctive, aggressive exterior styling. The carbon fibre air intake further complements enhances the look of this new model, as do the Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers.

A JCW Pro exhaust with carbon fibre tailpipe finishers not only maximises the flow of spent gases, but also gives John Cooper Works Challenge a purposeful roar. It can be controlled via a Bluetooth link, offering a choice of Sport and Track sound levels.

The grooved brake discs are also taken from the JCW Pro Accessories range, although the Mintex pads fitted to the Challenge are unique to this model.

Unique specification

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge will be built in no more than 100 units, and is available with one fixed specification and exclusively with MINI's acclaimed 6-speed manual gearbox.

Every John Cooper Works Challenge is painted in White Silver, can be readily identifiable by a bespoke graphics package, and has the 17" alloy wheels finished in black. Black roof and mirror caps complete this unique style.

Inside, the Dinamica/cloth interior combination is also finished in Carbon Black. The passenger side facia of each car bears its unique build number in the series, testament to the exclusivity of this unique model. The standard specification includes Piano Black interior trim, rear Park Distance Control, Rain Sensor with Auto headlight activation and Adaptive LED headlights. No amendments to the standard specification are possible, and the OTR price is £32,000.

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge will be unveiled to the public for the first time on the MINI stand at 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed and is available to order at MINI retailers across the UK.

 

[SCOTT27]

Yes and there is going to be a more Hardcore MINI JCW GP model. It will be the M4 GTS of MINI's in terms of introducing lightweight materials, less luxuries and more racing features.