MUNICH: MINI has released a John Cooper Works Convertible that adds a racing feel to the open-air lifestyle.
The car gets a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder power unit developed exclusively for John Cooper Works models, which makes 231bhp and 320Nm of torque. This is an increase of 20hp compared to the predecessor model and 39hp as compared to the new MINI Cooper S Convertible.
A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6-speed Steptronic sport transmission is an option. The combined EU fuel consumption is 6.5 l/100 km for the automatic: 5.9 l/100 km, combined EU CO2 emissions: 152 g/km (138 g/km).
With a manual gearbox, MINI says the car will go from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds (minus 0.3 seconds), and 6.5 seconds (minus 0.6 seconds) with the auto box. Top speed for the manual car is increased by 7kph to 242kph (automatic: 240kph).
Standard trim includes Brembo sports brake system, 17-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels Track Spoke silver and speed-related Servotronic steering support; Dynamic Damper Control available as an option; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) as standard with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) and Performance Control.
The JCW treatment is seen in large cooling air outlets in the front apron which also occupy the space provided for the parking lights and fog lamps in the MINI Convertible; distinctively designed side sills and rear apron; LED headlights with white turn indicators and LED rear lights as standard; radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with John Cooper Works logo; optional body finish in the variant Rebel Green exclusively available for John Cooper Works models.
As expected, the interior has a high-quality and refined ambience. It sports fully integrated rollover protection bars behind the rear seats and John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric Carbon Black with integrated headrests. The leather steering wheel has multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with the 6-speed Steptronic sport transmission; John Cooper Works gearshift or selector lever; cockpit displays and central instrument surround in model-specific design; pedals and driver footrest in stainless steel.
The soft top gets a new type of fabric and is electrically powered, opening and closing at the press of a button in 18 seconds, also during travel at speeds up to 30kph.
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