2005 JCW Kits to Roll Out in September

Sections: JCW | Official News | R53 (Coupe) Jul 23rd, 2004

As mentioned previously on MotoringFile the 2005 JCW Cooper S kits should see a 10-20hp increase for relatively the same price. And according to sources those with the '04 or older kits you should be able to purchase an upgrade package that bumps your HP to that of the new levels as well. All this should be out as early as September.

However there is one downside to all this. The current 2005 MINIs that are going to be delivered between now and then apparently can only be fitted with the 2005 kit and not the 2004 kit which is currently available. That means if you get your 2005 MCS or MC next week you'll have to wait at least a month and probably longer before you get your JCW installed. For most the wait won't present too much of an issue but at the very least it's something to keep in mind.

You can read the official MINIUSA PDF here.

Written By: MF Staff

25 Comments

Chris Kimmelshue Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Just in time for my new MC40.

I can imagine how this MINI will handle with 50-60 more BHP.

dave Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Hey Gabe,

Thanks again for your wonderful site… I'm always looking forward to the latest motoring news!

Do you by any chance have a PDF with all the available Mini Accessories/parts? Something like a catalog? I always find the accessories sites of the Mini Dealer Sites a pain and I've never seen a parts list anywhere.

If not thanks for keeping us all informed!

Dave

Gabe Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

There is an accessories catalog available at all MINI dealers. A JCW catalog for the US should be coming out this fall as well.

michael Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

What do they mean by “two new kits”?

-m

Chris Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Didn't see any price in the bulletin, esp for the upg from the '04 to '05 JCW?

Dave Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Thanks Gabe!

Gabe Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

The two kits: the MC JCW kit and the MCS JCW kit.

Paul Monaghan Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Any speculation on what the “upgrade” would be? Better exhaust? ECU revisions?

Paul

Doug Kirks Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Two Kits? Whoo hoo! Any one know if the JCW MC Kit will work on an older MC?

michael Boice Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

I'm happy to read about an upgrade in hp for 05, but disappointed by the wait…meaning, I don't want to drive the car for two months without the upgrade. But then, things could be worse. Maybe I'll just leave it with the dealer until the 05 kits arrive.

Kurt Collins Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

Look at it on the bright side.. plenty of time to get your '05 broken in! :-)

pete Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

im absoulutely positive that the 05' mini cooper kit will work on previous models since they are already being installed in previous year mini coopers in england

Gabe Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

To my knowledge the 2005 JCW kit will be introduced worldwide at the Paris Auto Show in late August and early September.

Robert Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

OK ok ok……so lets see..I got my order number July 5th for my Hyper Blue MCS so how long is the average wait until I see it scheduled? Now I have this to ponder….I figure it will be around late September or the first of October..hmmm should I go for the JCW kit? Is it really gonna be 5o HP more? If it is…how will I convince my wife of the extra $6k…….

Gabe Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

40- or 50 more yes. If i was a betting man I'd just assume 40hp.

Robert Jul 23rd, 2004 Link

40 Hp is still awesome..well looks like the wife is gonna hate me..lol
ps..Gabe…awesome web site..I find myself checking it everyday!!!..Keep up the excellent work!!!

Robert Jul 25th, 2004 Link

Well, I got the ok from the wife today so I ordered teh JCW kit! ANd to make things even better I see that my '05 Hyper Blue S with white top is scheduled for production..wow….just like Christmas in my house. Soon I will be one of the happy Mini owners…giddy as hell here…geez..hate to see how I am gonna be when I go to Indy to pick it up..wooohooo…lol

michael Boice Jul 26th, 2004 Link

Does anyone know what the difference between the 04 and 05 is? A 20hp gain along with a bit more torque would be very nice. If the weight of options is kept down, this version might be able to play in the same sand box as the R32, S2000, Evo/Sti.

csdmmnt Jul 27th, 2004 Link

Curious …

In the prior news article, the “previously on MotoringFile” link above, there is a link to a MINI2 forum wherein it talks about a JCW Suspension Kit. I don't see how that suspension kit will offer HP boost for current JCW owners so … does this mean there will be two new MCS JCW kits? One that will offer hp boost like discussed and be ~500$US + install for current JCW owners and one that is the suspension bits?

That'd mean the JCWv2 addon HP kit would hopefully have a large cold air induction kit, respec'd ECU, and ??.

Then you could become a JCWv2+S (suspension)for Â£850 on top of the 500$US add-on!

So three kits over all!?! MC, MCS JCWv2, and MCS JCWv2+S!

Seize the moment!

Gabe Jul 27th, 2004 Link

The suspension kit should be an optional add-on to an MCS.

Robert Jul 29th, 2004 Link

Gabe,

Have you heard anything about the availability on the JCW kit when it is announced in September? My Mini is schedlued for production soon and I am going to try and see if I can have the JCW kit installed when my Mini arrives. I am traveling from Denver to Indy to pick it up so it would be a bummer if I had to go back to have it installed then. Thanks!!

Gabe Jul 29th, 2004 Link

No word but word has it there some are actually at dealerships now in the UK.

greatgro Aug 25th, 2004 Link

Puh-Lease. 10-20? I'd believe 7. But 20? From software? Under warranty? By MINI/BMW? C'mon! I can't wait to see THAT independently dynoed. Most JCWs don't make 200hp to begin with when dynoed independently.

Gabe Aug 25th, 2004 Link

There's no confirmation that the upgrade kit is just software.

Muffinresearch Sep 10th, 2004 Link

Having new Works kit fitted today ;)

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