The new MINI John Cooper Works press kit

1. An introduction to the new MINI John Cooper Works cars 2. Faster, louder and more dynamic Technical features of the new MINI John Cooper Works 3. Standard specification and personalisation options The John Cooper Works package 4. The MINI CHALLENGE car Motor sport DNA 5. John Cooper Works under the ownership of BMW Group What's in a name? 6. John Cooper Works tuning and MINI since 2003 The family history 7. The UK MINI Production Triangle Home to a factory-built racer for the road 8. New MINI history 9. Technical data Output and torque diagram

The short story behind the new MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper
Works Clubman

Production of the new MINI began in 2001 in Oxford and soon after, the Cooper
Car Company in East Preston launched a wide range of John Cooper Works tuning
kits and accessories for MINI. This gave MINI owners, obsessed with
personalisation and performance, an even greater opportunity to create their
perfect MINI. John Cooper's achievements in world motor sport laid the
foundations for the John Cooper Works brand. Now in 2008, fans of MINI and the
John Cooper Works brand have something new to lust after: the new MINI John
Cooper Works, hot off the production line at MINI Plant Oxford.

The MINI John Cooper Works will go on sale in the UK from 22 July 2008, priced
at £20,995 on the road. First deliveries of the Clubman edition will not take
place until early in 2009, when a bespoke aerodynamic kit will have been
developed for that model, giving it an even more dynamic presence on UK roads.
Pricing for the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman will be confirmed nearer the
time.

Both Hatch and Clubman derivatives will be assembled at MINI's Plant Oxford
site. The John Cooper Works models will seamlessly integrate into the
production schedule alongside other Hatch, Clubman and Convertible MINIs.
Sixty per cent of MINI suppliers are UK-based and with body panels from MINI's
Plant Swindon and engines from Plant Hams Hall, the MINI Production Triangle is
a thriving asset to UK manufacturing.

Fastest ever production MINI* is the torque of the town...and track

A strengthened, larger version of the award-winning twin-scroll turbocharger,
partly responsible for the grin on the face of every MINI Cooper S owner, is
the heart and lungs of the new MINI John Cooper Works. Developing 211hp and an
impressive 260 Nm of torque, turbo boost can be extended even further to 280Nm
on deployment of the car's Overboost system. This gives the MINI John Cooper
Works the highest peak torque figure ever of any open production MINI. Because
full boost is available between 1,850 and 5,600rpm, the car is an outstanding
performer on road or track.

A race car for the road...with a conscience

The engine, transmission and braking system of the MINI John Cooper Works Hatch
and Clubman models is adapted from the MINI CHALLENGE race car. Little wonder
then that a 0-62mph time of 6.5 seconds is the result of extensive performance
tuning. All this and a potential 40 miles per gallon. Have your cake and eat it!

The difference is in the differential

To ensure power is transferred to the wheels with minimal fuss and maximum
dynamic performance, every MINI John Cooper Works car is supplied with Dynamic
Traction Control (DTC) as standard. ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Differential Lock Control
(EDLC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and Hill Assist complete the line-up of
chassis management technologies fitted to the John Cooper Works cars.

Strength of appearance

Making the MINI John Cooper Works stand out from a standard MINI Cooper S is a
range of specific styling and performance features. An aerodynamic kit, bespoke
17" alloy wheels, John Cooper Works badges, large disc brakes with upgraded
bright red performance calipers and large twin tailpipes denote this car has
something special under the metal. A full range of John Cooper Works styling
accessories is available from all MINI dealers or online at www.mini.co.uk

MINI John Cooper Works highlights

• On sale in the UK from 22 July 2008 priced at £20,995 for the Hatch model
• Engine modifications produce 211 hp and give the MINI John Cooper Works a
0-62 mph time of 6.5 seconds
• 132 hp per litre
• 40.9 mpg
• Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) as standard
• Engine, brakes, suspension and transmission tuning adapted from the MINI
CHALLENGE race car

*2006 MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit official 0-62mph time was
also 6.5 seconds. UK sales of this car were limited to 454 units.