296+ BHP Mini John Cooper Works GP teased; spy images leaked

blackwasp · 15th February 2019, 10:01

The BMW Group has released some details about the 2020 Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) GP. Only 3,000 units of the high-performance Mini are expected to be built next year.

Spy images of the camouflaged car reveal an aggressive front end with a large air dam and large side vents. The rear gets a large spoiler and twin centre-mounted exhaust. Teaser images from the company however, reveal a different set of alloy wheels, GP lettering on the spoiler and differently finished exhaust tips.

The Mini JCW GP is rumoured to come with the same 2.0-litre petrol engine from the X2 M35i, developing over 296 BHP. It is claimed to be the fastest production Mini and will make use of lightweight materials. To handle the extra power, the suspension is also likely to be tweaked.

The last JCW model set an 8 minutes 23 seconds lap time at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife and the upcoming car could beat this and even target the current lap record for front wheel drive cars set by the Civic Type R (7:43.8 minutes).

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Source: Motor1

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GTO · 18th February 2019, 11:37

A rare time I'll say that more power isn't a good thing

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1. Having driven the Mini, it feels best with the 200 horses (give or take a few). 300 is too much IMHO.

2. On a FWD especially, I've never enjoyed anything over 200 BHP. Torque steer while accelerating & more understeer while cornering.

3. India-specific point = Anything over 200 BHP in a car is no fun. Not usable either. More fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

PrideRed · 18th February 2019, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

A rare time I'll say that more power isn't a good thing

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1. Having driven the Mini, it feels best with the 200 horses (give or take a few). 300 is too much IMHO.

2. On a FWD especially, I've never enjoyed anything over 200 BHP. Torque steer while accelerating & more understeer while cornering.

3. India-specific point = Anything over 200 BHP in a car is no fun. Not usable either. More fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

This might be in response to the Civic Type R which has 316HP under the hood and mad Focus RS which has 340 HP(All wheel drive though). Agree with last statement, In India those extra horses under the hood won't be able to handle the cows and dogs on the road.

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blackwasp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 2,974 Thanked: 26,325 Times View My Garage	296+ BHP Mini John Cooper Works GP teased; spy images leaked The BMW Group has released some details about the 2020 Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) GP. Only 3,000 units of the high-performance Mini are expected to be built next year. Spy images of the camouflaged car reveal an aggressive front end with a large air dam and large side vents. The rear gets a large spoiler and twin centre-mounted exhaust. Teaser images from the company however, reveal a different set of alloy wheels, GP lettering on the spoiler and differently finished exhaust tips. The Mini JCW GP is rumoured to come with the same 2.0-litre petrol engine from the X2 M35i, developing over 296 BHP. It is claimed to be the fastest production Mini and will make use of lightweight materials. To handle the extra power, the suspension is also likely to be tweaked. The last JCW model set an 8 minutes 23 seconds lap time at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife and the upcoming car could beat this and even target the current lap record for front wheel drive cars set by the Civic Type R (7:43.8 minutes). Source: Motor1 Link to the Team-BHP News Last edited by blackwasp : 15th February 2019 at 10:04.
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18th February 2019, 11:37	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,625 Times View My Garage	Re: 296+ BHP Mini John Cooper Works GP teased; spy images leaked A rare time I'll say that more power isn't a good thing . 1. Having driven the Mini, it feels best with the 200 horses (give or take a few). 300 is too much IMHO. 2. On a FWD especially, I've never enjoyed anything over 200 BHP. Torque steer while accelerating & more understeer while cornering. 3. India-specific point = Anything over 200 BHP in a car is no fun. Not usable either. More fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
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