MINI UK has quickly responded to the overnight leak of information for the new John Cooper Works hatch by publishing a short press release. You can see that after the break, along with more 2560px images.
In side profile the new JCW looks pretty good and dare we say it, we’re even starting to soften our views on that god awful front body kit. A 2.0 litre engine knocking out 170kW/320Nm is nothing to sneeze at, even if we suspect it’s marketing reasons only from preventing the hottest MINI hatch from having more power to play with. And four-pot Brembo brakes are a nice touch too.
There’ll be more info in a few weeks when Detroit lights up and we’ll bring you up to speed then as well.
UPDATE #1: 15 page press kit now available for download (165kb PDF).
UPDATE #2: 11 new pics added below.
New MINI JCW hatch is most powerful MINI ever!
10.12.2014
- 2.0-litre engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology.
- 6-speed manual transmission as standard, 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission optional.
- New high-performance Brembo brakes with four-piston front callipers.
- Exclusive 17-inch John Cooper Works Race Spoke light alloy wheels.
- Aerodynamically optimised body design: front apron with large cooling air inlets; distinctive side sill & rear apron design; JCW rear spoiler.
- Combined economy of 49.5mpg; CO2 emissions: 133g/km (both auto).
- Priced from £22,865. On sale late April.
The hottest ticket in town at next month’s Detroit Auto Show will be the new MINI John Cooper Works.
Packing the most powerful engine ever for a production MINI – a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo unit delivering 231 hp and 320 Nm – the JCW also draws on the brand’s motorsport expertise with a package of suspension, brake, aerodynamic and interior modifications to deliver race-car sensations without losing sight of MINI’s premium position.
Compared with the previous MINI JCW, the new model delivers 10 per cent more power and 23 per cent more torque. This brings the 0-62 mph time down by 0.2 seconds to 6.3 seconds with the six-speed manual gearbox, and by 0.6 seconds to 6.1 seconds with the optional six-speed Steptronic sports transmission.
Equally impressive is the greatly improved driving flexibility, courtesy of the increased torque – acceleration from 50-75 mph is now 10 per cent quicker at 5.6 seconds, accompanied by an emotive rasp from twin tailpipes of the sports exhaust.
In true MINI style, the driving fun does not involve any fuel consumption penalty. Combined consumption with the manual gearbox is 42.2 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 155 g/km. With the optional Steptronic sports transmission fuel economy improves by 20 per cent to 49.5 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 133 g/km.
The suspension and the Servotronic electromechanical power steering have been tuned to allow drivers to exploit the new JCW’s extra power and torque in complete safety, and there are newly developed four-piston Brembo brakes within 17-inch John Cooper Works Spoke light-alloy wheels. John Cooper Works 18-inch alloys are optional. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control allow drivers of all abilities to get maximum enjoyment from the car, and Dynamic Damper Control is an option.
The aerodynamic changes have been designed with a purpose rather than for purely aesthetic reasons. A new front apron with large engine air intakes, distinctive side sills, a model-specific rear apron and a John Cooper Works spoiler differentiate the JCW from the standard 3-Door MINI Hatch. The JCW also has LED headlamps with white indicators, wheel-arch surrounds and a unique radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with JCW badging. A new colour option, Rebel Green, is exclusive to the JCW.
JCW highlights of the sporty interior include exclusive bucket seats with integrated headrests in Dinamica/fabric, the sills, a multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles (in conjunction with Steptronic transmission), gear selector, instrument displays, stainless steel pedals and footrest, Driving Excitement package and key.
Bespoke JCW personalisation options includes a model-specific MINI Head-Up display (with rev lights and gear indicator), Chili Red roof and door mirror covers, bonnet stripes and exterior and interior John Cooper Works Pro design accessories. These are in addition to the vast selection of high-end options available for the entire MINI range.
Tech spec:
- 4-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo engine with direct injection, fully variable valve control and variable camshaft control
- Capacity: 1,998 cc
- Output: 231 hp @ 5,200-6,000 rpm, max torque: 320 Nm @ 1,250-4,800 rpm
- Acceleration (0–62mph) 6.1 seconds (auto); 6.3 seconds (man)
- Top speed: 152mph
- Average fuel consumption: 49.5 mpg (auto); 42.2 mpg (man)
- CO2 emissions: 133 g/km (auto); 155 g/km (man)
Exterior dimensions:
- Length: 3,874 millimetres
- Width: 1,727 millimetres
- Height: 1,414 millimetres
- Wheelbase: 2,495 millimetres
7 replies on “2015 MINI JCW details announced (official)”
Good to see they fixed the front spoiler. It looks much better than the concept model.
I reckon it’s the colour as much as anything that has helped improve the look.
http://www.ausmotive.com/2013/12/18/mini-john-cooper-works-concept-previewed.html
Yes Liam. Giving it a closer look, the colour makes the difference. I wonder if they did reduce the dimensions of the front air dam “lips”.
I would like to see how the F56 JCW would look with the wheels Liam had on his R53.
Way too much going on below the front and rear bumpers.
Plenty of wheel gap happening there! Otherwise actually doesn’t look bad in red and black. The GP style wheels look better in 5 spoke than 4 spoke on the GP. The specs are a little underwhelming. It will be interesting to see what it puts down on the dyno in the real world. I would not be surprised if they are understating the power output to some degree.
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