Comments on: Rumors Behind the JCW GP

By: red fury

red fury — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 01:06:35 +0000

I just want to know one thing ...

When and where Can I order the rear wing for my ride ???

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 14:19:58 +0000

The GP as a track car will require losing the 18″ wheels and adding better brakes. Owners will do just fine selling both the wheels and the Works brake kit. There are no suitable pads for the Works brakes so a Wilwood kit is ther likely choice because it has pads for street and track, and one kit will fit even the stock 16″ wheels. In my case, I already have 17″ Kosei K1′s and the 16″ Monzas. It will be a killer on track days.

By: Philip

Philip — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:52:31 +0000

Looking at the comments, I’d say the MCS GP hype is gone… The GP is dead. Long live the R56!

By: minicoopermike

minicoopermike — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 13:50:55 +0000

Yeah, one could easily swap out the wheels and tires. If MINI would just tie/clean up the ‘loose’ ends (mis-matching flares, side skirts, rear spoiler) I think it will be a great package around $30K.

By: IanF

IanF — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:40:16 +0000

That C1 looks neat. I'm kinda surprised it's not on the BMW-UK bike site?

I won't even entertain the tought of it being imported to the U.S...

I don't think the GP is a bad deal if it stays around $30K. My guess is it will sell out quickly. I hated it at first, but after looking at what you get for the money it's growing on me. I don't even mind the red mirror caps - as contrasting mirrors seem to be a common theme on Euro touring racers. And I'm sure one could eventually find a buyer for the wheels at the same price as a set of SSR Comps or BBS RGFs.

By: O(=^=)O Capn

O(=^=)O Capn — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:34:45 +0000

So, I imagine they are testing the construction/assembly process by building the mules.

By: Erik Rutberg

Erik Rutberg — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 03:59:06 +0000

The C1 was part scooter part motorcycle (125cc), and it has a roof and seatbelts.

Here is a link to some info:

http://www.bmwworld.com/models/concepts/c1.htm

By: GMINI

GMINI — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 03:32:52 +0000

i’d say the bertone assembly is an up-there reason i’m still on the gp list.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 01:31:30 +0000

What motorcycle is the C1? Is it the cruiser type twin cylinder bike or one of the single cylinder bikes? I’m surprised Bertone would build bikes.

By: meb

meb — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 22:15:44 +0000

…if they would just leave the brakes a natural colour and consider a different looking wheel. Both remind of what passes as early teenager tatse.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:35:45 +0000

That is no doubt true. FWIW, MotoringFile reported back in January about cold weather testing of the the R56 in Northern Finland.

By: the mole

the mole — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 20:18:08 +0000

January isn't necessarily the peak season for cold testing. This could take place in more places than Oxford/Munich and did so many moons ago.

the 50 or so will more than likely undergo durability test work...

x 'spect

By: Andy S.

Andy S. — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 18:11:38 +0000

I'd say these 50 R56's are more than just hacked together "mules" we commonly think of in Detroit. Based on the timing (less than a year before start of production) and the fact they are being built at the Oxford plant, I'd say these are the real deal. All sheet metal should be off production tools, with maybe only a handful of assembly parts still considered "prototype".

Since January is the peak season for cold testing, I expect several of those 50 vehicles to be destined for a lot of snow driving. Sure wish I lived near the MINI/BMW cold testing facility.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:46:21 +0000

Interesting about the R56 mules - we should be seeing more and more spy pics then ;)

You will very soon :)

By: GSKChicago

GSKChicago — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:24:32 +0000

So is the target of 50 R56 models being built along side the current gen to test the manufacturing of said model, test the strength of the build, etc? Not knowing much if anything about auto manufacturing processes I find this interesting.

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 16:07:23 +0000

Interesting about the R56 mules – we should be seeing more and more spy pics then ;)