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By: MotoringFile » Archive » JCW GP Rips it Up at the ‘Ring

MotoringFile » Archive » JCW GP Rips it Up at the ‘Ring — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:55 +0000

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By: BimmerFile » Archive » MF Review: Factory JCW Coupe

BimmerFile » Archive » MF Review: Factory JCW Coupe — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:20:01 +0000

[...] only look at sheer speed, the new JCW handily takes the crown. It feels every bit as fast as the 2006 JCW GP was with an enormous amount of torque (206 ft lbs of it) available almost instantly in the rev [...]

By: lili

lili — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:32:08 +0000

Nice write up Gabe. Actually I now own GP0317. Havent heard any rattles tho, and ive installed a stereo that kills the stock junk it came with – this thing hits like a wifebeater…its neat to see your pics and learn that this one was a car used for review. I use the GP as an everyday driver (sweet twisty backroads to work and back home 20 miles total) and intend on storing it through the winter. Wherever I roll peoples be sweatin the GP like a runaway slave. It stands out for beyond most MC grocery runners. Thanks again. Holla atcha boy..haha

By: MotoringFile » Archive » GP Manufacturer Bertone in Bankruptcy

MotoringFile » Archive » GP Manufacturer Bertone in Bankruptcy — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:01:12 +0000

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By: Christopher

Christopher — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:16:31 +0000

I have two Minis and one is the MC40, but when this came out I was so jealous. The MC40 is cool, and there are fewer of them; however, it’s all cosmetic. The GP is just plain wicked.

By: derek

derek — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 01:17:43 +0000

I’m likin’ the iron cross wheels…

By: MotoringFile » 2007 » January » 08

MotoringFile » 2007 » January » 08 — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:52:25 +0000

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By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31

MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:52:50 +0000

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:26:26 +0000

Phil – there’s a cheat sheet on the right of MotoringFile to asnwer just that question. For the Cooper Auto it would be R50.

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 04:31:20 +0000

Hi Gabe, We have an ‘05 MCA and were wondering what “R” designation it would be. Sure would like to get the right grill badge to add to our collection. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

By: GoodFinder

GoodFinder — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:54:00 +0000

Gabe,

That was a very good review to accompany all the other write-ups we've seen to-date on the GP. Most of the GP owners I know are also very happy with their purchase, ownership and driving experience. We know that no one car can "do it all" and the GP is a wonderful synergy.

The primary performance area I'm improving on my GP is actually to dial the handling up a further notch (adjustable camber plates, strut brace, different wheels and tires, rear sway bar, coilovers, accompanied by further lowering, performance alignment, and corner balancing).

Thanks again for the review, your wonderful website, and I look forward to saying hello in person at MOTD '07!

Steve Harvey / GP 0102

By: hans

hans — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:33:06 +0000

The dyno was with a Cooper 2007 and it was 119,4 HP!!

And it's the feeling that make the differents with the Works it just feels beter than a stock mcs and that is $6000,- worth.. Like Gabe say (sorry for mine english but your Dutch aren't must better i think ;-)

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:15:31 +0000

The dyno of 2006 MCS at 186 is fine but isnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t anyone going to weigh in on the JCW dyno of 201 (what happened to my 210 Mini claimed?)

I've seen dynos claim enough crazy things in my time to not be bothered by something like this. And I've also seen enough crazy things when you're talking one identical car vs another. If I were a JCW owner I wouldn't give it a second thought. Just go drive a stock MCS and you'll remember why you spent 6k.

By: GZ

GZ — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:10:15 +0000

"there's two things I can't stand, one are people who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the other......"

Hans. Did you Dyno a 2007 MCS? Is it 191?

The dyno of 2006 MCS at 186 is fine but isn't anyone going to weigh in on the JCW dyno of 201 (what happened to my 210 Mini claimed?). No one has a comment on $6000 for 15 hp? I thought this would create some dispute in defense of the JCW.

By: hans

hans — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:05:07 +0000

Speaking of build quality GP #0317 was not without the infamous MINI rattles.

Well mine GP is without any rattles even after 14000km and some trackdays.. however the brakes can't handle the some fast rounds on the track.. they were smoking after 5 rounds (it was hot that day) they can improve the brakes for the next R56 GP ;-) And, yes i have the JCW steering wheel thanks too motoringfile..) This must be standard for this car the GP cost in Holland Ã¢â€šÂ¬45000,- euro!!

By: R56LVR

R56LVR — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:02:44 +0000

So, if we are agreed that the cargo bar is not suitable for a harness, then how do you install a Schroth Quick Fit in the GP?

By: tony T

tony T — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:15:00 +0000

Good review mate.

Prooves that the GP is more than the sum of its parts, and yet there were definate areas that could have been better.

By: hans

hans — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:19:54 +0000

And the New R56 Cooper.. http://www.newminiclub.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?p=50166#50166

119,46Hp (stock 120HP) 158NM by 4500 rev

By: R56LVR

R56LVR — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:06:14 +0000

Hans, are you talking windsurfing? Right on, my brother! The MINI is the coolest windsurf vehicle, bar none. I fit all my windsurf gear in mine with only one half of the rear seat folded down. :) No roof rack!! My JP FSW 93 fits INSIDE the car (with the fin removed). 430cm mast also. During the season here, I regulary leave my board, mast, boom and 3 sails and everything else in the car and commute to and from work with it all loaded up ready to go.

By: hans

hans — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 06:04:59 +0000

It’s in Dutch.. http://www.newminiclub.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2215 And this was the first dynoday.. http://www.newminiclub.nl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=475 Automagazine’s like http://www.autovisie.nl also use this dyno. It’s was amazing that the stock mcs deliver so must power and the works don’t.. It;s on the same dyno.. so.. And No, we don’t surf with cloggs and we don’t smoke wiet all day ;-) I do Kitesurfing and windsurfing and next week i am in Bali for surfing..