MINI JCW – PASSION WITHOUT THE PRICE

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Want to own a John Cooper Works (JCW) Mini, but can’t really afford the $50,000-plus asking prices?

Or perhaps you aren’t interested in being a track-day charger but want a Mini that looks hot?

If you answered yes to either of the above questions, the Australian Mini importer is bringing in John Cooper Works Option Packages that can be installed in all models in the Mini Cooper S range.

The Packages include JCW Chili Red paintwork, previously a shade only offered on the Works car; then there is the JCW aerodynamics kit and sports suspension. There’s a wide range of JCW alloy wheels to choose from.

Available to order, the John Cooper Works Option Packages can be installed on any Cooper S model: the three- and five-door hatches, Mini Convertible and Mini Clubman.

John Cooper Works Option Package, has a manufacturers’ recommended list price (MRLP) of $2750 on the hatches and convertible. It comprises an aerodynamic kit with that includes revised front and rear bumpers, colour-coded side sills and rear spoiler. There are also 17-inch alloy wheels with standard tyres (18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tyres available for $900 MRLP). Dynamic Damper Control, or Sports suspension are no-cost options.

Inside there’s an Anthracite headliner, sports leather steering wheel, sports gearshift lever, stainless steel sports pedals and door sill finishes.

Mini Clubman Cooper S Option Package has a $5000 MRLP. As well as the items outlined above it also receives LED headlights and leather seats and 19-inch JCW alloy wheels in two-tone with run-flat tyres.

The John Cooper Works Option Packages can be ordered through any Mini dealer Australian wide.

About Ewan Kennedy

Ewan Kennedy, a long-time car enthusiast, was Technical Research Librarian with the NRMA from 1970 until 1985. He worked part-time as a freelance motoring journalist from 1977 until 1985, when he took a full-time position as Technical Editor with Modern Motor magazine. Late in 1987 he left to set up a full-time business as a freelance motoring journalist. Ewan is an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers - International. An economy driving expert, he set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled in a standard road vehicle on a single fuel fill. He lists his hobbies as stage acting, travelling, boating and reading.
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