MUNICH: The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, limited to 999 units worldwide, made its world debut at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring on May 20.
It will be available in Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico from September.
The manual 6-speed transmission makes the MINI John Cooper Works a special high-performance model. It’s this focus on driving pleasure with a 6-speed manual transmission that gives the 1to6 Edition its name.
Reports have indicated this limited edition MINI could be the last one with a manual gearbox.
From the outside, the 1to6 Edition signals individual style and high performance. The front end is characterised by the radiator grille with the tried and tested large air inlets for optimal temperature control of the engine and brakes and a surrounding completely in Piano Black.
In combination with the Midnight Black body colour, the black design details give the vehicle an untamed appearance. The brand-typical side scuttles as well as the waistline finisher are also designed in Piano Black.
From the bonnet to the aerodynamic rear spoiler and the rear apron, the edition-specific, centre-running Bonnet Stripe with edition-specific graphics underlines MINI’s motorsport history.
The edition logo in silver, white and red marks the limited-edition character on the exterior with corresponding badges on the C-pillar and the rear of the vehicle and is also embedded in the side scuttles. A set of 18-inch Circuit Spoke rims in Jet Black complete the look of the edition model.
The door sills with an edition-specific 1to6 logo-design highlight the exclusive character of the interior as soon as the vehicle doors are opened.
The 3D-embossed decorative surface on the passenger side echoes the edition logo in a subtle tone-on-tone design, while the black lettering “One of 999” on the left of the steering wheel refers to the strict limited edition of the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition. The gear shift is located in the middle of the cockpit, featured in the colours of the edition logo with a red background graphic and red leather stitching.
The typical MINI central instrument picks up on the design with the glowing red bezel and, together with the red ambient lighting, creates an atmospheric contrast with the anthracite-colored headliner.
The lower spoke of the nappa leather sports steering wheel and the floor mats once again feature the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition emblem. The edition is rounded off by specific key caps in the 1to6 logo-design.
The model’s sports suspension was tested on various racetracks, including, of course, the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring.
The 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine remains the same as the one in the JCW. That means it makes the same 231hp and 320Nm of torque, allowing the hot hatch to achieve the 0-100kph run in 6.3s. Top speed is capped at 246kph.
At its Saturday debut, a specially modified 1to6 Edition raced together with the MINI John Cooper Works of the Bulldog Racing Team, familiar from last year.
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