Mini JCW 1to6 driving
► Limited edition Mini JCW 1to6 released
► Only 999 worldwide, 150 of those in the UK
► On sale now, priced from just under £40k
The Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 is an unashamed nostalgia trip, with its six-speed manual gearbox and focus on the joy of driving.
This limited edition is set to be one of the final chances to get an old-school petrol engine and manual gearbox combo, with the brand looking to stick to automatic EVs in the future. It comes equipped with a 2.0-litre 231hp four-cylinder petrol engine – the same one as the standard Mini JCW that promises 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds.
What makes this Mini JCW 1to6 special?
Only a very limited number of the JCW 1to6 will be made – 999 in total worldwide and just 150 in the UK. This exclusivity will help its appeal, but there are some specification enhancements to further entice.
All 1to6s will be finished in Midnight Black paint, with Piano Black exterior details. The 18-inch allow wheels are also, you guessed it, in black. Breaking the black theme up slightly is a bonnet stripe and various 1to6 Edition badges dotted around on the C pillar and at the rear.
Inside, the tribute to the manual gearbox continues, with the 1to6 emblem featuring on the door sills, floor mats, door key and on the Nappa leather steering wheel. There is also a large ‘One of 999’ detail on the glass roof and a smaller one to the left of the steering wheel.
There’s a little touch down low, too, courtesy of the stainless-steel pedals.
Other details include red leather stitching and red ambient lighting.
What equipment does the JCW 1to6 come with?
There are no choices to be made when it comes to the 1to6 – it gets a single, well-equipped kit list. You get heated front seats, powered door mirrors, a reversing camera and parking assistance with front and rear distance control.
The tech list includes an 8.8-inch touch control with navigation, Apple Carplay, wireless phone charging, a digital dashboard and head-up display and a Harman Kardon sound system.
If you want one it will set you back £39,600, and it is on sale from 20 May 2023.
Keyword: Mini JCW 1to6 – a rare manual Mini